Book description
Now officially the most popular drama on television, Doctor Who has
seen many ups and downs in its long and colourful history. From humble
beginnings on 23 November 1963 to its cancellation in 1989 and eventual
resurrection in 2005, the show has always been a quintessential element
of British popular culture. The spine-chilling theme music, the
multi-dimensional TARDIS, the evil metallic Daleks and the ever-changing
face of the Doctor himself have become trademarks of the programme's
witty, eclectic house style. Over the years Doctor Who has embraced such
diverse genres as science fiction, horror, westerns, history, romance,
adventure and comedy - but has never strayed from its first and most
important remit: telling damn good stories. Eleven Doctors, a multitude
of companions, and a veritable cornucopia of monsters and villains:
Doctor Who has it all. 'The children's own programme which adults
adore,' said Gerard Garrett in The Daily Sketch newspaper back in the
early 1970s - and it's still the perfect summation of the programme's
unique charm. This new, updated edition of the best-selling Pocket
Essential guide puts all the Doctors under the microscope with facts,
figures and opinions on every Doctor Who story televised. There are
sections on TV, radio, cinema, stage and internet spin-offs, novels and
audio adventures, missing episodes, and an extensive website listing and
bibliography. Mark Campbell is theatre critic for The Kentish Times,
has written for The Independent, Midweek
