The man who dressed Doctor Who in neon and controversy finally gets his spotlight.
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.
Acting
Candid, emotional interviews from Davison, Baker, Fielding.
Production
Incredible rare JNT home footage and photographs.
Editing
Balances celebration with uncomfortable honesty.
Director
Chris Chapman
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
JNT personally designed many of the infamous 80s costumes, including the Sixth Doctor's clashing coat—which Colin Baker initially hated but later embraced.
The documentary reveals JNT was nearly fired after Season 20 but fought to stay, fundamentally changing the show's direction toward more camp and controversy to keep his job.
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