Doctor Who the Handbook Series by David J. Howe, Stephen James Walker, Mark Stammers (#1~6)
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Overview: David J. Howe and associated authors provide a comprehensive view of the 26 seasons (and one film) of the ‘classic’ "Doctor Who". This includes plot summaries, ratings information, portraits of each of the leading actors in their own words, and a range of material on how the series was produced, and how it was received. This series was written before the DVD era. In 2005, Howe collected and amended the seven works into one book.
Genre: Non-Fiction > Reference/Educational
The First Doctor (#1)
William Hartnell was already a well-known and experienced film and television actor when, in 1963, he took on a new role: a mysterious and crotchety time traveller in a new BBC drama series for children. Nothing else about the programme was as tried and tested; the fictional premise was offbeat, the producer was a young woman at the start of her television career, and the future direction of the series was unknown. Doctor Who went on to thrill millions of children and adults around the world for three decades. But the foundations of success were laid in the first three years, when the TARDIS and the Daleks became as known and loved as the Beatles. This is the third in the handbook series by David J Howe, Mark Stammers and Stephen James Walker, the team who also produced The SIxties and The Seventies. Drawing on the latest research they have included in this book the definitive account of the genesis of Doctor Who, as well as a profile of William Hartnell, critical reviews of all the TV stories, a detailed analysis of a typical First Doctor story and a complete review of the programme’s production development.
The Second Doctor (#2)
This book is an in in-depth study of Patrick Troughton’s tenure as the Doctor, including a profile of the actor, a critical summary of each story in which he starred, an extensive feature on the making of The Mind Robber — a classic adventure set in the deadly Land of Fiction — and much more. The authors have established their reputation with best-selling books such as The Sixties and The Seventies, and their acclaimed work on other books in the Handbook range.
The Third Doctor (#3)
Jon Pertwee burst on the scene as the new man-of-action Doctor in January 1970. Immediately, the series, now in full colour, took a whole new direction. The Earth-bound Time Lord, backed by the hugely popular UNIT team, soon became a household favourite as the show’s traditional strengths were blended with elements of James Bond and the star’s own dynamism and charisma.
The Fourth Doctor (#4)
The volume covers the years from 1974 to 1981. During this time Doctor Who achieved its highest viewing figures in Britain, and became a sensation in the United States. Tom Baker played the leading role — he was the longest-serving of the seven actors who have played the Doctor to date — and for many people his portrayal of the Doctor is the definitive one.
The Fifth Doctor (#5)
This book is an in in-depth study of Peter Davison’s tenure as the Doctor, including a profile of the actor, a critical summary of each story in which he starred, an extensive feature on the making of the 20th-anniversary special The Five Doctors and much more. The authors have established their reputation with best-selling books such as The Sixties and The Seventies, and their acclaimed work on the three previous books in the handbook range.
The Sixth Doctor (#6)
Colin Baker’s tenure as the Doctor was brief, but coincided with one of Doctor Who’s most turbulent times. The programme’s audience ratings were falling, its future was in doubt — particularly during an eighteen-month absence from the screen — and, in the end, Colin Baker’s departure was abrupt and marked by recriminations. The Sixth Doctor’s personality seemed to reflect this uncertainty: he was moody and unpredictable.
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