Tom Baker

The actor talks about his guest role in Strange. He reveals all about playing blind, his fear of dying and acting with Richard Coyle.

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Father Bernard Could you describe your character?

Playing the part What's it like playing a blind man?

Practise makes perfect Did you do any practising at home?

Playing blind Did you use any special techniques?

Habit forming How does it feel to be playing a monk?

Keeping the faith Which vows would you find it hard to keep?

Tailor made Playing a part especially created for him.

Future plans Any more Randall and Hopkirk or Strange?

All-weather acting How has the filming been?

Regret nothing What's the biggest rejection you've had?

Feel the fear In real life, what's your greatest fear?

Final say Do you ever practice your final last words?

Time Lord advice Any advice for Richard Coyle?

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Father Bernard   Could you describe your character for us? Playing the part   What's it like playing a blind character? Habit forming   How does it feel to be playing a monk? Keeping the faith   Which of the three vows would you find it hardest to keep? Tailor made   Andrew Marshall said he wrote the part very much with you in mind. Future plans   So will you be doing more Strange or Randall and Hopkirk? All-weather acting   What's the worst thing about filming in conditions like this? Regret Nothing   What's the biggest rejection you've ever suffered? Feel the fear   In real life what is your greatest fear? Time Lord advice   Richard Coyle is playing a hero, you were Doctor Who, have you got any advice for him?

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