Showman: The Life of John Nathan-Turner (2019)
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.
Director: Chris Chapman
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 82 min
Release Date: November 23, 2019
Cast
- 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
Production: BBC Studios, Moon Balloon
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Chris Chapman
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Showman: The Life of John Nathan-Turner about?
- 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.
- Who directed Showman: The Life of John Nathan-Turner?
- Showman: The Life of John Nathan-Turner was directed by Chris Chapman.
- Who stars in Showman: The Life of John Nathan-Turner?
- Showman: The Life of John Nathan-Turner stars John Nathan-Turner, Peter Davison, Colin Baker, Janet Fielding, Richard Marson, Roy Hawkesford.
- How long is Showman: The Life of John Nathan-Turner?
- Showman: The Life of John Nathan-Turner has a runtime of 1h 22m (82 minutes).
- What genre is Showman: The Life of John Nathan-Turner?
- Showman: The Life of John Nathan-Turner is a Documentary film.
- Where was Showman: The Life of John Nathan-Turner produced?
- Showman: The Life of John Nathan-Turner was produced in United Kingdom.