★★★★★
‘A funny, revealing insight into the workings of the genius who puts the show together.’
Elsewhere in this week’s Heat, actor Russell Tovey is interviewed by Boyd Hilton and discusses, amongst other things, The Writer’s Tale…
The Times‘ Caitlin Moran has posted online a six-minute clip from her interview with Russell (and Captain Jack actor John Barrowman) at the Cheltenham Literature Festival earlier this month. Find out about the Doctor’s real name, the Star Wars connection, and a terrifying new race of villains. “And I sweat a lot, and look very, very excited,” explains Caitlin.
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“Possibly the best behind-the-scenes Doctor Who book ever written…”
Russell and Benjamin chatted to Dan Berry from Unreality SF last week, about rubbery men, Jackie Stallone, ‘ming-mongs’ and, of course, The Writer’s Tale.

Speaking at the Cheltenham Literature Festival, to promote The Writer’s Tale, Russell told 2,000 fans how Prince Charles snubbed an invitation to star in Doctor Who.
