- Paperback: 96 pages
- Publisher: Pocket Essentials; paperback / softback edition (18 Jun 2000)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1903047196
- ISBN-13: 978-1903047194
- Product Dimensions: 18.2 x 11.2 x 0.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,522,168 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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The story of Dr. Who and thus the story of BritishTV in the final third of this century - from thecounter-culture 60s to the shallow waters of the90s. Along the way there are shock revelations andliberal doses of humour. As well as anintroductory essay, each Doctor's era is put underthe microscope with facts and informed opinion.There is an in-depth reference section detailingfurther reading, websites and a short history ofspin-off stories and merchandising.
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Almost Everything You Need to Know in One Essential Guide
Who is Who? A Time Lord from the planet Gallifrey with two hearts and thirteen lives? A folk hero who entertained and enthralled us in the warm glow of our TV sets on dark winter evenings? A rebellious iconoclast who toppled corrupt dictatorships and freed the oppressed? Or a bumbling British eccentric who for 26 years fought rubber monsters in a cheap and cheerful BBC kids' show? Well, he's all of these things - and a whole lot more besides.
Who is Who? A Time Lord from the planet Gallifrey with two hearts and thirteen lives? A folk hero who entertained and enthralled us in the warm glow of our TV sets on dark winter evenings? A rebellious iconoclast who toppled corrupt dictatorships and freed the oppressed? Or a bumbling British eccentric who for 26 years fought rubber monsters in a cheap and cheerful BBC kids' show? Well, he's all of these things - and a whole lot more besides.
The story of Doctor Who is the story of British television in the final third of this century. It is also the story of the hopes and fears of generations of children - and grown-ups too - from the counter-culture 60s to the shallow waters of the 90s. Along the way there are shock revelations, melodramatic cliff-hangers and liberal doses of humour (intentional or otherwise); but be warned - there is also heart-ache, disappointment and death. Every taste is catered for in the world of Doctor Who.
As well as an introductory essay, each Doctor's era is put under the microscope with facts and informed opinion on all their stories. There's an in-depth reference section detailing further reading, fascinating and bizarre Doctor Who websites, and a short history of spin-off stories.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
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Great Overview,
By A. I. Mackenzie "alimack" (Glasgow, Scotland.) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER) (VINE VOICE) (REAL NAME)
This review is from: Doctor Who (Pocket Essentials) (Hardcover)
This is a condensed episode list and is very useful, maybe the die hard fan has this info to hand from other sources but for me this is a neat, quick reference. It covers all Doctor Who eras and spin-offs such as Torchwood and the Sarah Jane Adventures (although only Dr. Who gets an episode by episode guide).
Mark Campbell's ratings are always worth reading, I don't always agree with him (Pyramids of Mars less than perfect - NO!), but he's an independent voice and he skewers the like of Torchwood beautifully in a sentence. Perfect for the younger or casual fan.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
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Essential for the bathroom/toilet windowsill,
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This review is from: Doctor Who (Pocket Essentials) (Hardcover)
Other reviewers have commented on content and style, suffice it for me to say that this is a great little stocking-filler for Doctor Who fans young and old; not desperately new or original, it is at least well-researched and light-hearted.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A cheaper, and less bulky, alternative to "The TV Companion",
By A Customer
This review is from: Doctor Who (Pocket Essentials) (Paperback)
This is an interesting concept, this book. In the past, most programme guides documenting the TV episodes of "Dr Who" have all been fairly bulky releases, and contain full cast & crew details, along with ratings and broadcast dates.However, up until now, there has never been a simple little book that enables one to just check some simple facts with regards to certain "Dr Who" stories. I'm very happy that I purchased "Doctor Who", because it enables me to have a quick & easy reference work sitting next to the telly, so that if I ever need to check anything, I can, and with a minimum of fuss. Well done, Mark Campbell - a very good release! Just a shame that I disagree with a few of your reviews...! :-)
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