Pip and Jane Baker facts for kids
Philip (born 1928 – died 14 April 2020) and Jane Baker (died 8 September 2014) were a husband-and-wife writing team from England. They were known as Pip and Jane Baker and worked mostly as television writers. They became famous for writing stories for the popular BBC science-fiction TV show Doctor Who.
The Bakers wrote four main stories for Doctor Who in the 1980s. These included The Mark of the Rani (1985) and parts of The Trial of a Time Lord (1986). The parts of The Trial of a Time Lord they wrote are also known as Terror of the Vervoids and The Ultimate Foe. Their last Doctor Who story was Time and the Rani (1987).
Who Were Pip and Jane Baker?
Pip and Jane Baker were a unique writing duo. They worked together on all their scripts. This was quite special in television writing. They focused on creating exciting adventures. Their stories often featured the Doctor, a time-traveling alien, and his companions.
What Did They Write for Doctor Who?
Their work on Doctor Who brought new ideas and characters to the show.
- The Mark of the Rani (1985): This story introduced a new villain called the Rani. She was a clever Time Lord scientist.
- The Trial of a Time Lord (1986): This was a long story arc. Pip and Jane wrote important parts of it. These parts included the mystery of the Vervoids and the final confrontation.
- Time and the Rani (1987): This story was important because it introduced a new actor playing the Doctor. It was the first adventure for the Seventh Doctor.
Their Legacy
Pip and Jane Baker left a lasting mark on Doctor Who. Their stories are still remembered by fans. They helped shape the show during the 1980s. Their creative partnership showed how a husband and wife could work together to tell exciting tales.
Jane Baker passed away on 8 September 2014. Pip Baker died a few years later on 14 April 2020.
