Get it for less! Order it used
Have one to sell? Sell yours here
 
 
The Nine Lives of Doctor Who (Dr Who)
 
See larger image 
Share your own customer images
Publisher: learn how customers can search inside this book.

The Nine Lives of Doctor Who (Dr Who) (Paperback)

by Peter Haining (Author)
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

Currently unavailable.
We don't know when or if this item will be back in stock.


Other Editions: RRP: Our Price: Other Offers:
Hardcover (First Edition) 17 used & new from £3.28

Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought

Doctor Who - The Deadly Assassin [DVD] [1976]

Doctor Who - The Deadly Assassin [DVD] [1976]

DVD ~ Tom Baker
4.8 out of 5 stars (21)  £5.98
Doctor Who - Beneath the Surface (The Silurians [1970] / The Sea Devils [1972] / Warriors of the Deep [1984]) [DVD]

Doctor Who - Beneath the Surface (The Silurians [1970] / The Sea Devils [1972] / Warriors of the Deep [1984]) [DVD]

DVD ~ Jon Pertwee
4.3 out of 5 stars (30)  £13.88
Doctor Who - Dalek War [DVD] [1973]

Doctor Who - Dalek War [DVD] [1973]

DVD ~ Katy Manning
4.6 out of 5 stars (22)  £23.48
Doctor Who - The Time Meddler [1965] [DVD]

Doctor Who - The Time Meddler [1965] [DVD]

DVD ~ William Hartnell
4.0 out of 5 stars (17)  £5.48
Doctor Who - The Invasion (2 Disc Set) [DVD] [1968]

Doctor Who - The Invasion (2 Disc Set) [DVD] [1968]

DVD ~ Patrick Troughton
4.7 out of 5 stars (43)  £6.88
› Explore similar items

Product details

  • Paperback: 192 pages
  • Publisher: Headline; New Ed edition (4 May 2000)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0747275432
  • ISBN-13: 978-0747275435
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 3,670,919 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

    •  Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?

Product Description

Amazon.co.uk Review

A novel idea, cleverly brought off: this is a portmanteau biography of the nine men who have incarnated TV's most famous time traveller. With over a hundred million viewers over the globe at its peak, this was a programme that held many of us in an inexorable grip, and Haining, an expert on other TV heroes such as Sherlock Holmes, is the perfect chronicler. He finds the essence of each actor's approach to the part through penetrating questioning, along with his own sympathetic (but clear-sighted) analysis. Of course, there's nothing more contentious for many fans than that familiar chestnut: who was the best (or worst) Doctor Who? Haining takes this on board, and is as good on the classic Hartnell era as he is on what many regard as the finest period, Tom Baker and Jon Pertwee's assumptions of the role. But he's able to find much to enthuse about in the more controversial latter period, and it's fascinating to read the actor's responses to the BBC's increasingly cavalier attitude to a much-loved franchise, when the humour of the series began to steamroller all else. There's also a comprehensive archive of the entire series, listing every episode on video or in novel form, with even amateur footage covered. But it's the insight into the thesps who brought The Doctor to life, that make this such a fascinating--and revealing--read. --Barry Forshaw --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Synopsis

This is a biography of the nine men who have played Doctor Who. Peter Haining writes about the cult figure of Tom Baker to Paul McGann's Millennium Man, with actors' observations and anecdotes thrown in.

Tag this product

 (What's this?)
Think of a tag as a keyword or label you consider is strongly related to this product.
Tags will help all customers organize and find favorite items.
Your tags: Add your first tag
 
See most popular tags

What Do Customers Ultimately Buy After Viewing This Item?

The Nine Lives of Doctor Who (Dr Who)
94% buy the item featured on this page:
The Nine Lives of Doctor Who (Dr Who) 5.0 out of 5 stars (2)
Doctor Who: Classic ''Who'': The Harper Classics - The Caves of Androzani & Revelation of the Daleks
6% buy
Doctor Who: Classic ''Who'': The Harper Classics - The Caves of Androzani & Revelation of the Daleks
Explore similar items
 

Customer Reviews

2 Reviews
5 star:
 (2)
4 star:    (0)
3 star:    (0)
2 star:    (0)
1 star:    (0)
 
 
 
 
 
Average Customer Review
5.0 out of 5 stars (2 customer reviews)
 
 
 
 
Share your thoughts with other customers:
Most Helpful Customer Reviews

 
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A must for fans of the most famous Doctor... Who?, 25 Jun 2001
By A Customer
This is a book that all Doctor Who fans would be proud of having on display on their shelves. Peter Haining has managed not only to delve deep into the character of the Doctor, but also each actor who has played him, with their own individual persona. I personally found it unique because of preservation archive of every Doctor Who story and on which format it can be obtained on, VHS, DVD, Audio etc. This appears to be the only Doctor Who reference book to date that references every Doctor, from William Hartnell, the first Doctor to Paul McGann the eighth. Any 'Whovian' who reads this will also be very impressed with the montage of photographs, black and white and colour. It's worth every penny.
Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  
Was this review helpful to you? Yes No


 
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A must for fans of the most famous television traveller, 17 Jun 2001
By A Customer
This review is from: The Nine Lives of Doctor Who (Hardcover)
Peter Haining has captured a unique biography of the nine faces who have played one of the most recognised Doctors in television history - Doctor Who. Each actor who has played the Doctor speak of the individual experiences and how their own persona iffluenced the character. The book has an array of black and white and colour photographs and a preservation archive listing all television, video and book listing which any 'Whovian' would appreciate. This is definitely the best reference guide to The Lives of the Timelord.
Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  
Was this review helpful to you? Yes No

Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review
 
 
 
Only search this product's reviews


Customer Discussions

This product's forum
Discussion Replies Latest Post
No discussions yet

Ask questions, Share opinions, Gain insight
Start a new discussion
Topic:
First post:
Prompts for sign-in
 


Active discussions in related forums
   
Related forums

Listmania!

Create a Listmania! list

Look for similar items by category

Look for similar items by subject







i.e., each product must be in subject 1 AND subject 2 AND ...

Feedback


Your Recent History

 (What's this?)

After viewing product detail pages or search results, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in.