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 30 August 2025 in Derby, UK.
350pp approx. 6×9-format paperback. With 32pp full colour photograph section (first printing only; thereafter the photo section will be in black and white).
ISBN 978-1-84583-246-9
Published 30 August 2025
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Dylan Rees got into Doctor Who with its final season in 1989. As a child of the Wilderness Years, his Doctor Who was comic strips, original novels, audio plays and straight to video spin offs.
He is the author of Downtime: The Lost Years of Doctor Who, which looks at the dramatic output of Reeltime, BBV, Magic Bullet and others. Dylan also hosts the podcast Doctor Who: Too Hot For TV, which looks at the further adventures of the Doctor in books, audios, comic strips and anywhere else you might find the character.
Beyond the world of Doctor Who, Dylan is an Emmy award-winning producer working in film and TV. He produced Joy Wilkinson’s debut feature 7 Keys, and was series producer on the Channel 4 drama Suspect. He has also been line producer on numerous critically-acclaimed features, including Perfect 10, Blue Story, Pirates, County Lines and the BAFTA-winning After Love. On TV he was line producer on the Netflix YA hit drama Heartstopper (for which he won his Emmy), the Amazon film Your Christmas Or Mine 2, and the Channel 4 comedy Alice And Jack.
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