Reviews

Roger Delgado: I am usually referred to as the Master by Marcus K. Harmes

sharon_geitz's review

4.0

Delgado was both a very private individual, and from all accounts a lovely person. so this is a biography that is free from sensation and scandal, even the mildly sensational information of an unhappy first marriage is recounted sensitively and with respect for all parties involved. Delgado was a prolific British character actor and much of the book consists of a litany of Delgado's roles over his working life, making the book as much about the cultural history of the period, particularly mid twentieth century British television production. It was, of course towards the end of his career that Delgado took on the role for which he is most remembered, and for which he provided the defining and definitive performance, that of the Master in Doctor Who. . This is definitely a book for the serious Doctor Who fan, but it also contains interest for anyone with an interest in mid twentieth century pop culture, especially early British television production.
(Using this as my biography for the summer read, although it could also be my Australian author for the summer read.)

sharon4d046's review

4.0

Delgado was both a very private individual, and from all accounts a lovely person. so this is a biography that is free from sensation and scandal, even the mildly sensational information of an unhappy first marriage is recounted sensitively and with respect for all parties involved. Delgado was a prolific British character actor and much of the book consists of a litany of Delgado's roles over his working life, making the book as much about the cultural history of the period, particularly mid twentieth century British television production. It was, of course towards the end of his career that Delgado took on the role for which he is most remembered, and for which he provided the defining and definitive performance, that of the Master in Doctor Who. . This is definitely a book for the serious Doctor Who fan, but it also contains interest for anyone with an interest in mid twentieth century pop culture, especially early British television production.
(Using this as my biography for the summer read, although it could also be my Australian author for the summer read.)