The Dr Who's Who by Craig Cabell
Updateddetailed biographies of the 12 actors who have played the Time Lord, including the latest, Peter Capaldi"Doctor Who" is the world's longest-running science fiction television series, and the role of theTime Lord has been a career landmark for all11 actors who have played him.Few roles in television historyare as iconic, demanding, or as anticipated by its legion of fans as that of the famous time traveler with two hearts. This compendium of facts about the men behind the role reveals to fans whowas a bouncer for theRolling Stones before taking control of the Tardis, who was nearly blown up in World War II aboard HMS" Hood," who had a fondness for wooly hats and a grandson who would become Harry Potter's nemesis, and who played a transvestite barmaid before becoming a "Who" heartthrob. All these bizarre facts are explained, and many more, as the lives and careers of each Doctor including the most recent incarnation, Peter Capaldi are put under the spotlight and given the credit they so richly deserve. Including interviews with many of the stars, this is a must-have for any fan."
Craig Cabell is the author of 17 books. He has been a freelance writer and reporter for over 20 years, working most notably for The Independent. For five years he was an in-house reporter for Focus, the house journal of the Ministry of Defence. He has written book reviews and wine reviews for several different magazines and has travelled the world for government services, from the Middle East to North and South America. He is the author of Ian Rankin and Inspector Rebus, The Doctors Who's Who and the acclaimed Operation Big Ben - the Anti-V2 Spitfire Mission 1944-45 with Graham Thomas. He lives in London with his wife and three children.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781782194712 |
| ISBN 10 | 1782194711 |
| Title | The Dr Who's Who |
| Author | Craig Cabell |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | John Blake Publishing Ltd |
| Year published | 2013-11-04 |
| Number of pages | 288 |
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