Showman: The Life of John Nathan-Turner (2019)

Plot Summary

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.

Full Cast & Characters

John Nathan-Turner

Himself (archival footage)

Peter Davison

Himself

Colin Baker

Himself

Janet Fielding

Herself

Richard Marson

Himself

Roy Hawkesford

Himself

Jeffrey Richards

Himself

Anita Graham

Herself

Christopher H. Bidmead

Himself

Eric Saward

Himself

Andrew Cartmel

Himself

Ian Levine

Himself

Director & Crew

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