Showman: The Life of John Nathan-Turner(2019)
Showman: The Life of John Nathan-Turner Synopsis
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.
Showman: The Life of John Nathan-Turner (2019) is a documentary film directed by Chris Chapman, released on November 23, 2019 with a runtime of 1h 22m. It stars John Nathan-Turner, Peter Davison, Colin Baker and Janet Fielding.
- Director:
- Chris Chapman
- Production:
- BBC Studios, Moon Balloon
- Status:
- Released
Showman: The Life of John Nathan-Turner Cast & Crew
Main cast
John Nathan-Turner
as Himself (archival footage)
Peter Davison
as Himself
Colin Baker
as Himself
Janet Fielding
as Herself
- Richard Marson
Richard Marson
as Himself
- Roy Hawkesford
Roy Hawkesford
as Himself
- Jeffrey Richards
Jeffrey Richards
as Himself
- Anita Graham
Anita Graham
as Herself
Christopher H. Bidmead
as Himself
Eric Saward
as Himself
Andrew Cartmel
as Himself
Ian Levine
as Himself
Key crew
Directed by Chris Chapman.
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Showman: The Life of John Nathan-Turner – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Showman: The Life of John Nathan-Turner?
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The main cast of Showman: The Life of John Nathan-Turner (2019) includes John Nathan-Turner, Peter Davison, Colin Baker, Janet Fielding and Richard Marson. The film was directed by Chris Chapman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Showman: The Life of John Nathan-Turner released?
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Showman: The Life of John Nathan-Turner was released on November 23, 2019 and runs for 1h 22m.