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|release date= [[10 September (releases)|10 September]] [[2013]] | |writer = [[Tat Wood]] with additional material by [[Dorothy Ail]] | ||
|format= Paperback, 464 pages | |publisher = Mad Norwegian Press | ||
|isbn= ISBN 978- | |cover = [[Jim Calafiore]] | ||
|prev=About Time 6 | |release date = [[10 September (releases)|10 September]] [[2013 (releases)|2013]] | ||
|next=About Time 8 | |format = Paperback, 464 pages | ||
|isbn = ISBN 978-1-935234-15-9 | |||
|series = ''[[About Time]]'' | |||
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'''''About Time 7''''' was the seventh volume in the ''[[About Time]]'' series of ''[[Doctor Who]]'' reference books. It covered [[series 1 (Doctor Who 2005)|series 1]] and [[Series 2 (Doctor Who 2005)|2]] of the televised series, from ''[[Rose (TV story)|Rose]]'' to ''[[Doomsday (TV story)|Doomsday]]''. | |||
'''''About Time 7''''' | |||
== Publisher's summary == | == Publisher's summary == | ||
In ''About Time'', the whole of classic ''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 and other years to best appreciate the | In ''About Time'', the whole of classic ''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 and other years to best appreciate the series' content and character. | ||
Volume 7 of this series covers series 1 and 2 of the | Volume 7 of this series covers series 1 and 2 of the 2005 revival of ''Doctor Who'', focusing on the tenures of [[Christopher Eccleston]] and [[David Tennant]] in mind-bending detail. In addition to the usual concerns such as the TV show s continuity (alien races, the Doctor's abilities, etc.) and lore (anecdotal, "Did You Know?"-style material), author [[Tat Wood]] will examine each [[Russell T Davies]]-era story in the context of the year/historical period it was produced, determining just how topical the stories were. | ||
== Subject matter == | == Subject matter == | ||
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== Contents == | == Contents == | ||
* Each story is broken down into many segments, including: ''Which One Is This?'' (very brief introduction, as the writers eschewed dense plot summaries), ''Firsts and Lasts'', ''Continuity'' - encompassing ''The Doctor'', ''The TARDIS'', ''The Time Lords'', ''The Supporting Cast'', ''The Supporting Cast (Evil)'', ''Planet Notes'', ''Non-Humans'' and ''History'' -, ''Additional Sources'' (for information provided only in DVD extras or spin-off series), a ''Catchphrase Counter'' and lists of any ''Deus ex Machina'', ''The Big Picture'' analysis, ''Things That Don't Make Sense'', ''Critique'', ''Facts'' (writer, director, ratings, guest cast) and ''Production'' (behind-the-scenes notes). | |||
* Each story is broken down into many segments, including: | |||
=== Essays === | === Essays === | ||
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* Why Now? Why [[Wales]]? | * Why Now? Why [[Wales]]? | ||
* [[Rose Tyler|RT]] Phone Home? | * [[Rose Tyler|RT]] Phone Home? | ||
* Is the New Series more xenophobic? | * Is the New Series more [[xenophobic]]? | ||
* Why is [[Trinity Wells]] on [[Jackie Tyler|Jackie]]'s telly? | * Why is [[Trinity Wells]] on [[Jackie Tyler|Jackie]]'s [[television|telly]]? | ||
* [[Ninth Doctor|He]] remembers this ''how''? | * [[Ninth Doctor|He]] remembers this ''how''? | ||
* What's happened to the [[Dalek]]s? | * What's happened to the [[Dalek]]s? | ||
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* Why the great [[Powell Estate]] debate? | * Why the great [[Powell Estate]] debate? | ||
* Is [[Arthur the Horse]] a [[companion]]? | * Is [[Arthur the Horse]] a [[companion]]? | ||
* Are | * Are credited authors just hired hands? | ||
* How many [[Cyber | * How many [[Cyber]]-races are there? | ||
* Are we touring theme-park history? | * Are we touring theme-park history? | ||
* Can [[Tenth Doctor|he]] read smells? | * Can [[Tenth Doctor|he]] read smells? | ||
* Why's the Doctor so freaked out [[The Beast (The Impossible Planet)|a big | * Why's the Doctor so freaked out by [[The Beast (The Impossible Planet)|a big orange bloke]]? | ||
* Is ''Doctor Who'' fandom off-topic? | * Is ''Doctor Who'' fandom off-topic? | ||
* Was [[Series 2 (Doctor Who)|Series 2]] supposed to be like this? | * Was [[Series 2 (Doctor Who 2005)|Series 2]] supposed to be like this? | ||
* What are the most over-familiar locations? | * What are the most over-familiar locations? | ||
* Was [[2006]] the ''Annus Mirabilis''? | * Was [[2006]] the ''Annus Mirabilis''? | ||
== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
* The cover is designed by artist [[Jim Calafiore]], and is his representation of ''[[The Empty Child (TV story)|The Empty Child]]''. | * The cover is designed by artist [[Jim Calafiore]], and is his representation of ''[[The Empty Child (TV story)|The Empty Child]]''. | ||
* Throughout the book, Wood refers to as-yet-unpublished volumes 8 (covering the remainder of the Tenth Doctor's era) and 9 (covering most or all of [[Matt Smith]]'s era). | |||
* The publisher's summary suggests Russell T Davies's era ends with the Tenth Doctor and that David Tennant does not participate in further stories beyond this book's publication. This has since become out of date following Davies' return as head writer in 2023, and Tennant's role as the [[Fourteenth Doctor]] in the same year. | |||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
* {{madnorwegian|713/books/doctor-who/about-time-7-the-unauthorized-guide-to-doctor-who-series-1-to-2/}} | |||
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Latest revision as of 19:05, 25 April 2024
This is a work of non-fiction.
Unlike other fictional universes, the Doctor Who universe is created solely by fiction. To us, this is not a valid source. Information from this source can only be used in "behind the scenes" sections, or on pages about real world topics.
About Time 7 was the seventh volume in the About Time series of Doctor Who reference books. It covered series 1 and 2 of the televised series, from Rose to Doomsday.
Publisher's summary[[edit] | [edit source]]
In About Time, the whole of classic 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 and other years to best appreciate the series' content and character.
Volume 7 of this series covers series 1 and 2 of the 2005 revival of Doctor Who, focusing on the tenures of Christopher Eccleston and David Tennant in mind-bending detail. In addition to the usual concerns such as the TV show s continuity (alien races, the Doctor's abilities, etc.) and lore (anecdotal, "Did You Know?"-style material), author Tat Wood will examine each Russell T Davies-era story in the context of the year/historical period it was produced, determining just how topical the stories were.
Subject matter[[edit] | [edit source]]
Areas of examination include production notes; logical flaws in the story; detailed catalogues of facts; and an attempt to examine where each story came from, and why each was made in the contemporary cultural climate of Great Britain and Earth. Carrying on from the previous chronological volume, this volume also charts why and how the series was brought back, and how showrunner Davies managed to make it a mainstream concern once again after more than 15 years off the air.
Contents[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Each story is broken down into many segments, including: Which One Is This? (very brief introduction, as the writers eschewed dense plot summaries), Firsts and Lasts, Continuity - encompassing The Doctor, The TARDIS, The Time Lords, The Supporting Cast, The Supporting Cast (Evil), Planet Notes, Non-Humans and History -, Additional Sources (for information provided only in DVD extras or spin-off series), a Catchphrase Counter and lists of any Deus ex Machina, The Big Picture analysis, Things That Don't Make Sense, Critique, Facts (writer, director, ratings, guest cast) and Production (behind-the-scenes notes).
Essays[[edit] | [edit source]]
Most serials are accompanied by an essay, and the essays cover a very broad range of topics.
Essays in this volume include:
- Why Now? Why Wales?
- RT Phone Home?
- Is the New Series more xenophobic?
- Why is Trinity Wells on Jackie's telly?
- He remembers this how?
- What's happened to the Daleks?
- Why doesn't anyone read any more?
- Reapers - err, what?
- What's so great about the 51st century?
- Gay agenda? What gay agenda?
- Does being made in Wales matter?
- Did he fall or was he pushed?
- Bad Wolf - what, how, and why?
- What's a "story" now?
- How long is Harriet in No. 10?
- Has all the puff "totally" changed things?
- Stunt Casting: what are the dos and don'ts?
- Why the great Powell Estate debate?
- Is Arthur the Horse a companion?
- Are credited authors just hired hands?
- How many Cyber-races are there?
- Are we touring theme-park history?
- Can he read smells?
- Why's the Doctor so freaked out by a big orange bloke?
- Is Doctor Who fandom off-topic?
- Was Series 2 supposed to be like this?
- What are the most over-familiar locations?
- Was 2006 the Annus Mirabilis?
Notes[[edit] | [edit source]]
- The cover is designed by artist Jim Calafiore, and is his representation of The Empty Child.
- Throughout the book, Wood refers to as-yet-unpublished volumes 8 (covering the remainder of the Tenth Doctor's era) and 9 (covering most or all of Matt Smith's era).
- The publisher's summary suggests Russell T Davies's era ends with the Tenth Doctor and that David Tennant does not participate in further stories beyond this book's publication. This has since become out of date following Davies' return as head writer in 2023, and Tennant's role as the Fourteenth Doctor in the same year.
External links[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Official About Time 7 page at Mad Norwegian Press
