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by Dylan Rees

I'm totally chuffed that David J Howe and Stephen James Walker, of Telos Publishing, have commissioned this amazing book from Dylan Rees about Reeltime's history ... so intrinsically linked to my life. "The output of Reeltime Pictures is a treasure trove of behind-the-scenes accounts by actors, directors, writers, producers, model-makers and other contributors to every aspect of the making of Doctor Who, plus dramas inspired by its creations and adventures. Over 40 years – longer than Doctor Who’s original TV run – Keith Barnfather, the company’s owner, has produced more than 250 interviews, documentaries and dramas celebrating its rich history, and that of other science fiction shows. This book celebrates the remarkable achievements of Keith and his colleagues in creating such a vast resource for fans to enjoy.

Presented within these pages is the inside story of this remarkable company, from the earliest days of its acclaimed Myth Makers VHS tapes, through the production of its ambitious dramas and documentaries, to its successive adoption of DVD, Blu-ray, streaming and download formats. Boasting a wealth of quotes from many of those involved, the book tells the story of one man’s passion and dedication to develop a valuable archive of material chronicling the complete production history of classic Doctor Who.

This is a groundbreaking book about an impressive and inspirational journey, and a must-have for any fan.

The title will be launched at the Whooverville 16 Convention on 30th August 2025 in Derby, UK. BUT YOU CAN PRE-ORDER YOUR COPY NOW!!!

£19.99 paperback -  With a 32pp full colour photograph section (first printing only; thereafter the photo section will be in black and white)."

Out Now: Downtime – The Lost Years of Doctor Who

The 1990s might be sore point for many – specifically to Doctor Who fans; I don’t mean anyone averse to denim (then again…) – but equally, a lot of good came out of it. Just think of all the books, the audio stories, writers like Gareth Roberts, Mark Gatiss, and Paul Cornell given their first chance to play with the toys – and without the hiatus, Russell T. Davies wouldn’t have ushered in a new…