Who & me : the memoir of Doctor Who producer Barry Letts, 1925-2009

In the 1970s, she travelled the universe aboard the TARDIS 30 years on, actress Mary Tamm now recounts the story of her own, earthbound, adventures.Born to Estonian parents in 1950s Bradford, her rise to fame took her from a Northern childhood to life in the fast via TV appearances in Coronation Street and Girls of Slender Means to leading roles in feature films including the cult Tales that Witness Madness, and The Odessa File which pitched her career into the international arena. In 1978, Mary became part of essential Saturday night television as she joined the cast of Doctor Who alongside Tom Baker, as the superlative Time Lady, Romana!Packed with recollections and exclusive photographs, this autobiography follows Mary on a journey of self-discovery to her parents homeland of Estonia, where she finally comes to terms with her true identity This is the first volume of memoirs from Barry Letts, producer of Doctor Who from 1970 to 1974, and executive producer in 1980. Barry started his career as an actor, and he switched to directing in the 1960s. Who and Me recounts the journey he took from struggling actor to successful producer, and the ups and downs of working on Doctor Who during the Jon Pertwee years. Along the way, he describes the personalities he worked with during that time, from his script editor Terrance Dicks and the stars of the series to the senior management, of the BBC, with whom he had encounters. The story is of primary interest to fans of classic Doctor Who, who know Barry as a key figure in the development of the series.