Tom Baker is reportedly set to return to Doctor Who for the 50th anniversary!

With the 50th anniversary of Doctor Who coming up in 2013 fans are already really excited to see what the show has in store for them. However, the news of a certain previous Doctor's possible return will elevate the level of excitement higher than anything fans have shown to date.

Fans young and old should get out their scarves as the Fourth Doctor himself, Tom Baker, has reportedly agreed to come back for the 50th anniversary. Tom Baker, now 78 years old, played the Doctor for 7 years from 1974 - 1981 and is arguably the most iconic incarnation of the Doctor in the show's history. Fans may remember that Baker had refused to appear in the 20th anniversary special "The Five Doctors" back in 1983. This time around, a show insider has stated,  “It will be fitting to have Tom back to mark the 50 years. He was a big part of the show’s success and is much-loved by the fans.” 

With his refusal to come back for the 20th anniversary it appeared unlikely that Baker would come back for the 50th. However, at the recent Collectormania 18 in the U.K. (which held a special Doctor Who panel with Doctors 4-8 on the same stage) Baker had told those in attendance, "I think if they ask me nicely or I can see what they want me to do, I'd consider it. I think the fans have been so good to me, they'd expect me to at least make an appearance." Combining this quote with the insider source quote makes it seem like Baker is definitely now on board to return as the Doctor.

There is no news yet on what the 50th Anniversary Special will be about but fans are hoping for, and can mostly likely expect, something huge. This is the 50th anniversary after all! So what do you think of the news that Tom Baker will be returning? How do you think they'll get his Doctor into the story?

Source: The Daily Express