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Showman: The Life of John Nathan-Turner

2019

82 minutes

Documentary

Overview

This well researched and insightful documentary about producer John Nathan-Turner looks at his career with a special emphasis on his time at Doctor Who which he worked on throughout the 1980s until the show went on hiatus following the Season 26 story ‘Survival’. Featuring rare footage and commentary from those who knew him and worked with him, Showman is a fascinating look at the life of a troubled showman with lots of stories to tell.

Top Cast

John Nathan-Turner headshot

John Nathan-Turner

Himself (archival footage)

Peter Davison headshot

Peter Davison

Himself

Colin Baker headshot

Colin Baker

Himself

Janet Fielding headshot

Janet Fielding

Herself

Richard Marson headshot

Richard Marson

Himself

Roy Hawkesford headshot

Roy Hawkesford

Himself

Jeffrey Richards headshot

Jeffrey Richards

Himself

Anita Graham headshot

Anita Graham

Herself

Christopher H. Bidmead headshot

Christopher H. Bidmead

Himself

Eric Saward headshot

Eric Saward

Himself

Andrew Cartmel headshot

Andrew Cartmel

Himself

Ian Levine headshot

Ian Levine

Himself

Nicola Bryant headshot

Nicola Bryant

Herself / Peri (archive footage)