About Time
2 total works
In About Time, the whole of Doctor Who is examined through the lens of the real-world social and political changes as well as ongoing developments in television production that influenced the series in ways big and small over the course of a generation. Armed with these guidebooks, readers will be able to cast their minds back to 1975, 1982, 2005, and other years to best appreciate the series' content and character. The Second Edition of About Time 4 is such an upgrade, it's split into two volumes! Volume 2 greatly expands upon the commentary and essays offered on Doctor Who Seasons 15 to 17: the Graham Williams Era of Doctor Who, including the "Key to Time" season, all starring the iconic Tom Baker as the fourth Doctor. Essays in this volume include: “Is Doctor Who Unsuitable for Adults?”, “Why Does the Doctor's Age Keep Changing?” and “It's the Panto Essay, Isn't It Boys and Girls?”
In About Time, the whole of Doctor Who is examined through the lens of the real-world social and political changes as well as ongoing developments in television production that influenced the series in ways big and small over the course of a generation. Armed with these guidebooks, readers will be able to cast their minds back to 1975, 1982, 2005, and other years to best appreciate the series' content and character. The Second Edition of About Time 4 greatly expands upon the commentary and essays offered on Doctor Who Seasons 12 to 14: some of the most beloved material ever, starring the iconic Tom Baker as the fourth Doctor. Essays in this volume include: “Has the Time War Started?”, “What were the Cybermen's Daftest 'Only' Weaknesses?”, and “Mary Whitehouse: What was Her Problem?”