The Doctors Who's who : celebrating its 50th year : the story behind every face of the iconic Time Lord

**Updated detailed 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 the Time Lord has been a career landmark for all 11 actors who have played him. Few roles in television history are 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 who was a bouncer for the Rolling 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. Updated detailed 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 the Time Lord has been a career landmark for all 11 actors who have played him. Few roles in television history are 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 who was a bouncer for the Rolling 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.--Provided by the publisher "Updated detailed biographies of the 11 actors who have played the Time Lord, including the latest, Matt Smith Doctor Who is the world's longest-running science fiction television series, and the role of the Time Lord has been a career landmark for all 11 actors who have played him. Few roles in television history are 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 who was a bouncer for the Rolling 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 youngest and most recent incarnation, Matt Smith--are put under the spotlight and given the credit they so richly deserve"--Publisher's description Doctor Who is the world's longest-running science fiction television series, and has had children hiding behind sofas since it was first broadcast in 1963. Eleven actors have played the famous Time Lord, starting with William Hartnell, and it has been a career landmark for all of them. Indeed, no other role in television history is as iconic, demanding, or as anticipated by its legion of fans as that of the famous time traveller with two hearts. Find out: Who had a fondness for woolly hats and a grandson who would become Harry Potter's nemesis. Who played a barmaid before becoming a Doctor Who heart-throb. Who was a bouncer for The Rolling Stones before taking control of the Tardis. All these bizarre facts are explained, and many more, as the lives and careers of each Doctor (including the latest - and youngest - incarnation, Matt Smith) 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