Dalek I Loved You by Nick Griffiths

Dalek I Loved You by Nick Griffiths, 2007

Read: August 2009

Nick Griffiths grew up a Dr Who fan, often with Dr Who being present in defining moments of his growing up. Now a journalist, he has lived out many a Who-fans dream by meeting the stars, writers and going on set. This book is about his love for Dr Who and how it features in his life, then and now.

An enjoyable book, but some bits were difficult for me as I never really watched Dr Who growing up. I remember the odd Sylvester McCoy and Ace episode and then timing my bathroom visits with the entrance of Daleks on the scene. So references to Tom Baker and many a classic episode did go over my head.

It's refreshing to see a journalist be in awe of his interviewees and so nervous about what to say and do around them. Not because they are Branjelina-style famous, but because they are so famous to you, personally. For me, watching the "new" Dr Who, you sometimes feel you know Eccleston, Piper and Tennant, so it is reassuring when he talks about having met and interviewed them - they are as lovely and personable in real life as you feel the characters are on screen.

.....looking forward to the last Christmas Special for Tennant's Dr and then we'll just have to see if the magic remains with a new Dr, companion and writing team. I certainly hope so :)