Classic Who: the appeal of the Fourth Doctor

As promised, now that I've watched every single one of his stories, I want to draw together my thoughts on the Tom Baker era, and why the Fourth Doctor is, and always will be, 'my' Doctor.

( Before last January )

So, now that I have seen his full oeuvre, what is it that makes me think he is such a bloody great Doctor? Well, in a way it hardly needs examining, because he is so widely recognised as brilliant in the role, and so many people have analysed why that is extremely effectively. (The Wikipedia article has a decent stab, for a start). But what the hell - I'll have a go anyway, because it's fun to do.

( Grins, grimaces and fight scenes )

( Fannish drooling )

( Companions )

( My top five Fourth Doctor stories )

( My bottom five Fourth Doctor stories )

( And now? )