Which other program, for example, would attempt to sink Atlantis, wage inter-planetary war and crash Concorde - all in BBC Television Centre, on a budget that would barely cover a sitcom?  This is the story of how, over 50 years, a bunch of very clever, very dedicated and sometimes plain crazy people made Doctor Who happen, often against seemingly insuperable odds; a story of triumph and tragedy, tears and tantrums, and an awful lot of men called Donald.  Space Helmet for a Cow also answers the burning questions few have dared tackle before. Questions like: How does a talking cabbage get an Equity card? What would have been in William Hartnell's Glastonbury set? And if you meet a Yeti coming out of a loo in Tooting Bec, how long should you give it?

    PRINT EDITION NOW UPDATED WITH FULL DETAILS OF THE LAST CLASSIC WHO RELEASE, 'THE UNDERWATER MENACE'.If you're only just learning about the show's past then this book will guide you through the adventure ahead. If you're still building your collection it will help you discover further stories you're sure to enjoy. And if you already have every release, then the CLASSIC DOCTOR WHO DVD COMPENDIUM is your ultimate companion to the complete range.

    Every era is different, each actor brings their own style to the role, each producer and script editor makes their mark and probably Sylvester McCoy’s era is one of the most divisive among fandom.It’s a dynamic three years blowing cobwebs off the memory of recent cancellation. The Doctor and the series develop over forty-five episodes until finally, sadly, just as things are on the up, the show is cancelled again.The Auton guide to the stories behind the Seventh Doctor’s era answers all the questions fans haven’t been asking :- Cleaning Robots: What can you actually clean with a drill and a saw blade? We tried.- Who built the Rani’s lair? How long did it take?- Harry’s 70+ - how old is his wife if she’s having twins in a few weeks?- Why is the Psychic Circus so-called?- Why do Rezzies eat Kangs when they’ve got a ready supply of teacakes, crumpets, muffin, basil and fresh cream?- Now that we have a ‘Special Weapons’ Dalek, should we re-label all the other Daleks?- And how did Delta fit into Mel’s dress?We worry about these things so you don’t have to. It’s been a long time since Auton visited Doctor Who. Aided by the illustrations of Andy X Cable it’s time to get it out of our system.Build high for happiness.