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Patrick Troughton: The Biography
- Narrated by: Michael Troughton
- Length: 8 hrs and 9 mins
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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.
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- D. Baker
- 26-01-23
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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- D J Cooper
- 30-01-23
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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- Lee
- 06-02-23
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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- Anonymous User
- 24-04-24
Everything about this was amazing
The voices, the emotion, the captivating truth of his life and everyone he knew. It is a brilliant audible!
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- Aevum Rice
- 11-04-21
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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- Nathan Jeal
- 13-07-23
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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- jonathan coulton
- 08-05-19
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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- Amazon Customer
- 16-03-22
lovely
took me back and Michael's voice returned his dad to my imagination. really enjoyed it.
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- Anonymous User
- 16-02-23
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 Salopian
- 03-12-16
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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