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However, yesterday he said, through his agent, that he did not want to accept the offer of just four episodes and would not be appearing as the doctor again. | However, yesterday he said, through his agent, that he did not want to accept the offer of just four episodes and would not be appearing as the doctor again. | ||
− | The BBC said the tune had come for a change of doctors — as regularly happens in the programme. A spokesman said: "Naturally we are sorry that | + | The BBC said the tune had come for a change of doctors — as regularly happens in the programme. A spokesman said: "Naturally we are sorry that Colin will not be returning for the start of the new season but we wish him well for the future." |
The BBC said there was no behind-the-scenes row — and pointed out that the pantomime Mr Baker was appearing in, was being produced by John Nathan Turner, producer of Doctor Who. | The BBC said there was no behind-the-scenes row — and pointed out that the pantomime Mr Baker was appearing in, was being produced by John Nathan Turner, producer of Doctor Who. |