Showman: The Life of John Nathan-Turner

1h 22min

Documentary

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.

Production Companies

BBC Studios

Moon Balloon

Cast

John Nathan-Turner

John Nathan-Turner

Himself (archival footage)
Ian Levine

Ian Levine

Himself
Nicola Bryant

Nicola Bryant

Herself / Peri (archive footage)

Release date

23rd Nov 2019

Status

Released

Spoken languages

English