num_pages: 256
description: With the benefit of hindsight it is difficult to see how BBC TV's Doctor Who series could possibly have failed. In fact it had a most inauspicious beginning. Due to the extensive television coverage devoted to the assassination of President John Kennedy the day before the first episode of Doctor Who went out later than scheduled. Viewing figures were disappointing but a decision was taken to give the programme a second showing the following week. The response was tremendous and after a shaky start the series was all set to run and run and run...Peter Haining has compiled a fitting tribute to the success of this remarkable programme to mark its twentieth anniversary. His book reflects the rich diversity of talent and ideas that have invested Doctor Who with its unique appeal to viewers of all ages and made it the vital and popular series it remains to this day- a popularity reinforced by W.H. Allen/Target's novelisations of the stories.In addition to articles on key landmarks in the Doctor Who universe this celebratory volume contains contributions from Verity Lambert the first producer of the programme; Barry Letts one-time director producer and executive producer; Terrrance Dicks ex-script editor script writer and author of many of the Doctor Who novelisations; John Nathan-Turner the current producer; and all five actors who have played the part of the Doctor give their views on this epic phenomenon.For those who first saw the programme in 1963 to those who regularly watch it today this W.H. Allen special will be a constant source of pleasure and a unique volume to treasure.
language: English
title: Doctor Who: A Celebration - Two Decades Through Time and Space
publisher: Carol Pub Group