This work traces the first 20 years of Doctor Who. The book includes chapters on the genesis of the show, the Daleks, the stories, the merchandise and the companions. Also included are contributions from the people who helped shape Doctor Who: Verity Lambert, the first producer; Barry Letts, one-time director, producer and writer; Terrance Dicks, one-time script editor and author; John Nathan-Turner, who in 1983 took over as producer of the series; and the actors who played the first five Doctors.