House in Hartlepool looks like Tom Baker

The house in Hartlepool.

Following the discovery of a council house in Swansea that resembles Adolf Hitler, a second house that resembles a familiar face has been found in Hartlepool – the house that looks like Tom Baker, writes Hard Jackson.

Residents have noticed the house – which is on Clifton Avenue, a leafy suburban street – bears a strong resemblance to the man famous for playing the fourth incranation of The Doctor in the enduring BBC TV show.

“I had no idea my house looked like Tom Baker until someone pointed it out!” laughed owner Christopher Wilson when The News Grind aggressively doorstepped him for a quote.

“I suppose when you look at it from certain angles there’s a faint resemblance,” admitted Wilson under repeated questioning, trying desperately to close the door, which was blocked by The News Grind’s foot.

The Victorian semi-detached house is thought to be worth upwards of £250,000 and is now besegied by Doctor Who fans – known to journalists everywhere as Whovians – attempting to break off bits of the house.

“Won’t you please leave me alone?!” Wilson begged, as fans wielding sonic screwdrivers and wearing Baker’s trademark scarf attempted to gain entry to his house as The News Grind took photos of the man’s panicked face.

Baker married companion Katy Manning in 1963, five years after the series was created by Terry Nation and the iconic Daleks – known for their memorable ‘Excellent!’ catchphrase – burst onto screens in full colour during First Doctor Peter Cushing’s era.

Cushing appeared with John Cleese, Paul Darrow, Jan Putrid, David Troughton and Colin Baker – brother of Tom – in The Seven Doctors, an anniversary special produced by Stephen Spielberg in 1996.