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Patrick Troughton: The Biography

By: Michael Troughton
Narrated by: Michael Troughton
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Summary

Respected and loved, Patrick Troughton is probably best remembered as the second Doctor Who - a role in which he made television history. A prolific actor, he was also a complex and troubled man, constantly wrestling with two lives, one of which he was determined to keep secret.

Michael Troughton presents here an entertaining and personal account of his father’s professional and private life. Meticulously researched, he explores Patrick’s childhood, his experiences at sea during World War II and the successful acting career which led to his historic casting as Doctor Who in 1966.

Patrick’s Doctor Who years are recalled in vivid detail, from his initial uncertainty about taking on the part through the legendary 'monster year', to his troubled final season and three subsequent returns to the role.

In this fascinating biography, Patrick’s extraordinary career and his multi-layered personal life are enhanced by the memories of family members, actors, friends and colleagues. Michael peppers the book with revealing extracts from Patrick’s own diaries. This audiobook is an honest, affectionate and complete account of Patrick Troughton the actor, and Patrick Troughton the man.

©2016 Fantom Publishing (P)2016 Spokenworld Audio & Ladbroke Audio Ltd/Fantom Publishing

Critic reviews

"Completely engrossing." (Vanessa Bishop, Doctor Who Magazine)
"A book of such remarkable honesty and openness." (Ian Berriman, SFX)

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Pure brilliance

I was throughly entertained whilst listening to this. I would highly recommend this to anyone who is interested in Patrick Troughton, Acting, film and theatre.

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A brilliant insight into a much-loved actor

Would you consider the audio edition of Patrick Troughton: The Biography to be better than the print version?

As a fan of audiobooks and of Doctor Who I was delighted to listen to this. Read by the Author it offers insight, warmth and humour without descending into sentimentality.

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A lovely book about the life of one of Britain's most loved actors. Written by his son it is a book that offers insight and honesty, and its frankness is one of its best features.

A lovely book.

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It Puts A Smile On Your Face

Absolutely wonderful.
I'm a massive fan of Patrick's, and I've pretty much been on a spree of watching his filmography this past year, and he truly is the most wonderful actor I've ever come across. I've watched a lot of interviews like the Myth Makers series, and convention interviews where Frazer, Deborah & Wendy have talked about their happy times with him, but listening to this audio just opens you up to him a bit more. If anything I think it's made me love him more than I did already, which I didn't think was possible. Michael speaks very clearly, and really does sound just like his Dad when he does this voice which is really lovely as well.
Honestly I couldn't praise this audio enough. I'd recommend to anyone who's seen Doctor Who, or even just seen a few of Patrick's shows. It certainly makes a good listen. <3

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Great and interesting biography

Well read by his son Michael, who does a good job of impersonating his father. Frankly told, which I think is it’s main strength.

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Brilliant 👏 Biography

One of our finest actors, and one of my Hero's superbly read by Michael, you are a chip of the old block

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The second dr…

Really enjoyed this. My favourite dr, okay he’s equal with Pertwee. Didn’t know too much about him especially about his secret life. Well read by his son ..

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the life of the cosmic hobo

l really enjoyed this privileged insight into the life of Patrick Troughton. He was a much more complex character than I ever imagined. His life story is written and narrated in a very touching manner by his son Michael. This book just made me love him even more than I already do. Recommended!

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Excellent story

A well written biography about Patrick Troughton. I found it very interesting and can’t wait to listen to it again. Well done Michael your dad was great

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"Smile on the face."

Michael Troughton has written a simple, straightforward biography of his father, Patrick Troughton, faithfully listing most, if not all, of his acting appearances, especially those on T.V. as well as also revealing his personality and parts of his off screen life, which were kept mostly private and separate at the time. Michael, who also narrates, is Patrick's third and youngest son from his first marriage; other partnerships followed but Patrick kept in close touch with his children. Michael's performance is admirable, revealing his own acting talents as he replicates his father's voice, bringing him vividly back to life.

As would be expected from the subtitle, a large section of the book is dedicated to Patrick's role as the second Dr.Who. Ironically I never saw this incarnation of The Doctor but had, as a child, fallen for him in the 1950's BBC serialisation of Kidnapped, in which he played the devil may care highlander, Alan Breck Stuart,, and again, in the mid 1980, watching with my young daughter, the magnificent Box of Delights. And we personally experienced Troughton's generosity and love of children when learning that my five year old was upset because her intense chemotherapy regime meant she could not attend his book signing at a local bookshop, arranged for a private session for her alone. A lovely man who made her feel like a princess.
Recommended

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Heart warming bio

Written and read with love, but does miss out a lot of Patrick Troughton’s post-Who career, which is a shame.

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