DOCTOR WHO
THE HANDBOOK
DOCTOR WHO - Doctor by Doctor

DOCTOR WHO is the worlds longest-running science fiction television series.  Each handbook will provide both a broad overview and a detailed analysis of one phase of the programme's history.

With the ground-breaking changeover from William Hartnell to Patrick Troughton, DOCTOR WHO demonstrated that it could survive even the departure of the leading actor.  Troughton's introduction energised the show, giving it a new lease of life.  The writers also introduced or developed some of the shows most enduring characters: the resourceful Jamie McCrimmon and the orphaned Victoria Waterfield, companions who shared our screens with the Doctor's greatest enemies - the emotionless Cybermen, the militaristic Ice Warriors, the robotic Yeti and, of course, the Daleks.

This book is an 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.

Cover design: Slatter-Anderson
Cover painting: Alister Pearson