Doctor Who: The Writer's Tale

Cook, Benjamin,Davies, Russell T.

ISBN 10: 1846075718 / ISBN 13: 9781846075711

Published by Random House UK, 2008

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Doctor Who: The Writer's Tale
• Publisher: Random House UK
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1846075718
• ISBN 13: 9781846075711
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

A fascinating look at the creative life of the hit BBC series, Doctor Who: The Writer's Tale is executive producer Russell T. Davies' personal tour of the Doctor's universe. A unique collection of correspondence between Russell and writer Benjamin Cook, the book explores in detail Russell's work on Doctor Who Series 4, revealing how he plans the series and works with the show's writers. Fully illustrated with script pages, personal notes, and never-before-seen photos and artwork, The Writer's Tale is a love letter to television, and a fitting tribute to one of the most popular family dramas of all time.

About the Author

Russell T Davies is one of the UK's foremost writers of television drama, creating groundbreaking shows such as Queer as Folk, Bob & Rose and The Second Coming. He has been the Head Writer and Executive Producer of Doctor Who since it returned to the BBC in 2005 and has written many of the new series' most memorable episodes. He was awarded an OBE in 2008 for services to drama. He divides his time between Cardiff and Manchester.

Benjamin Cook is a journalist and regular contributor to Radio Times and Doctor Who Magazine. He has also been published in TV Zone, Cult Times, TV Times and The Stage, and is the author of Doctor Who: The New Audio Adventures - The Inside Story. He lives in London.