About Time 7: The Unauthorized Guide to Doctor Who (Series 1 to 2)

In About Time, the whole of classic Doctor Who is examined through the lens of the real-world social and political changes — as well as ongoing developments in television production — that influenced the series in ways big and small over the course of a generation. Armed with these guidebooks, readers will be able to cast their minds back to 1975, 1982 and other years to best appreciate the series’ content and character.

Volume 7 of this series focuses on Series 1 and 2 (2005 to 2006) of the revamped Doctor Who starring Christopher Eccleston and David Tennant. Essays in this volume include: Why Now? Why Wales?; Is the New Series More Xenophobic?; What’s So Great About the 51st Century?; Gay Agenda? What Gay Agenda?; Is Arthur the Horse a Companion?; and more.