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Written by Terrance Dicks, Simon Guerrier’s much-anticipated biography of the beloved Doctor writer, will be released on November 20. Order now from tenacrebooks.co.uk
Produced with the cooperation of Terrance’s family and access to his archive, it is the definitive biography of his life and work…
Produced with the cooperation of Terrance’s family and access to his archive, it is the definitive biography of his life and work…
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More than you could ever want to know about the novelisation #DoctorWho and the Carnival of Monsters (1977) by Terrance Dicks: 0tralala.blogspot.com/2026/11/doct...
Doctor Who and the Carnival of Monsters, by Terrance Dicks
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November 1, 2026 at 4:50 PM
More than you could ever want to know about the novelisation #DoctorWho and the Carnival of Monsters (1977) by Terrance Dicks: 0tralala.blogspot.com/2026/11/doct...
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The launch do for my book Written by Terrance Dicks at @porticolibrary.bsky.social on 25 November has sold out, but we’ll record the talk and share it via the Zero Room podcast (like we did with the launch of my David Whitaker book - open.spotify.com/show/6l4MdWd...) cc @tenacrebooks.bsky.social
Zero Room Audiozine
Podcast · 2ZY · An eighties child, we were the second-ever Doctor Who fanzine - on cassette. From 2024, a new Doctor Who podcast, each episode focused on a Doctor Who season with hot takes, features a...
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October 31, 2026 at 7:46 PM
The launch do for my book Written by Terrance Dicks at @porticolibrary.bsky.social on 25 November has sold out, but we’ll record the talk and share it via the Zero Room podcast (like we did with the launch of my David Whitaker book - open.spotify.com/show/6l4MdWd...) cc @tenacrebooks.bsky.social
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Yes!! Ordering this straight off!
It's no exaggeration when I say Terry should be in the pantheon of this country's greatest popular authors.
It's no exaggeration when I say Terry should be in the pantheon of this country's greatest popular authors.
Written by Terrance Dicks, Simon Guerrier’s much-anticipated biography of the beloved Doctor writer, will be released on November 20. Order now from tenacrebooks.co.uk
Produced with the cooperation of Terrance’s family and access to his archive, it is the definitive biography of his life and work…
Produced with the cooperation of Terrance’s family and access to his archive, it is the definitive biography of his life and work…
October 31, 2026 at 9:39 AM
Yes!! Ordering this straight off!
It's no exaggeration when I say Terry should be in the pantheon of this country's greatest popular authors.
It's no exaggeration when I say Terry should be in the pantheon of this country's greatest popular authors.
🎃 As it's Halloween, here's a shout-out for our charity fanzine Daytime Gothic, celebrating 60 years of TV's supernatural soap opera Dark Shadows. 160 pages of interviews, features and fiction, illustrated with artwork and rare photos. Proceeds benefit Peace4Kids. Order now from tenacrebooks.co.uk
October 31, 2026 at 1:27 PM
🎃 As it's Halloween, here's a shout-out for our charity fanzine Daytime Gothic, celebrating 60 years of TV's supernatural soap opera Dark Shadows. 160 pages of interviews, features and fiction, illustrated with artwork and rare photos. Proceeds benefit Peace4Kids. Order now from tenacrebooks.co.uk
Written by Terrance Dicks, Simon Guerrier’s much-anticipated biography of the beloved Doctor writer, will be released on November 20. Order now from tenacrebooks.co.uk
Produced with the cooperation of Terrance’s family and access to his archive, it is the definitive biography of his life and work…
Produced with the cooperation of Terrance’s family and access to his archive, it is the definitive biography of his life and work…
October 30, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Written by Terrance Dicks, Simon Guerrier’s much-anticipated biography of the beloved Doctor writer, will be released on November 20. Order now from tenacrebooks.co.uk
Produced with the cooperation of Terrance’s family and access to his archive, it is the definitive biography of his life and work…
Produced with the cooperation of Terrance’s family and access to his archive, it is the definitive biography of his life and work…
Maximum Power!, our irreverent guide to Blake's 7, is now down to limited stock. Proceeds benefit the Sight for Surrey charity. Order now from tenacrebooks.co.uk
October 27, 2026 at 12:29 PM
Maximum Power!, our irreverent guide to Blake's 7, is now down to limited stock. Proceeds benefit the Sight for Surrey charity. Order now from tenacrebooks.co.uk
It's the weekend… why not read a book? These ones look good.
October 17, 2026 at 1:28 PM
It's the weekend… why not read a book? These ones look good.
It's 50 years since the debut of Multi-Coloured Swap Shop. Read about the show's creation and how it set the template for two decades of live Saturday morning TV in our book Box of Delights: The Story of BBC Children's Television. Available now from tenacrebooks.co.uk
October 3, 2026 at 9:16 AM
It's 50 years since the debut of Multi-Coloured Swap Shop. Read about the show's creation and how it set the template for two decades of live Saturday morning TV in our book Box of Delights: The Story of BBC Children's Television. Available now from tenacrebooks.co.uk
We're counting down to the release of our new book The Reality War. Pre-order now to get the early discount price of £12.99, which will rise to the RRP of £14.99 upon release.
New for October, we are pleased to announce the release of The Reality War, a new book charting 20 years of the Doctor Who revival and its impact on the television industry. Order now from tenacrebooks.co.uk
September 30, 2026 at 1:00 PM
We're counting down to the release of our new book The Reality War. Pre-order now to get the early discount price of £12.99, which will rise to the RRP of £14.99 upon release.
We've just received a new crop of reprints. You Are Not Alone, Penda's Fen: Scene by Scene, Maximum Power! and David Whitaker in an Exciting Adventure with Television are all back in stock. Phew! Order now from tenacrebooks.co.uk
September 29, 2026 at 10:51 AM
We've just received a new crop of reprints. You Are Not Alone, Penda's Fen: Scene by Scene, Maximum Power! and David Whitaker in an Exciting Adventure with Television are all back in stock. Phew! Order now from tenacrebooks.co.uk
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Not just nostalgic but open and revealing. Numerous insiders from both in front of and behind the camera share their memories, opinions and working methods. Yet another winner from @tenacrebooks.bsky.social.
From Crackerjack to Rentaghost, Grange Hill to Record Breakers, Narnia to Maid Marian… Relive over 30 years of unforgettable TV shows for young viewers with Box of Delights, the definitive inside story of the BBC Children's Television. Available now from tenacrebooks.co.uk
September 28, 2026 at 7:18 PM
Not just nostalgic but open and revealing. Numerous insiders from both in front of and behind the camera share their memories, opinions and working methods. Yet another winner from @tenacrebooks.bsky.social.
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Thanks to everyone who's supported our 60th Anniversary Dark Shadows charity fanzine Daytime Gothic. Here's a look at the contents – 160 pages of interviews, features, essays and fiction celebrating the TV's supernatural soap opera. Order yours from tenacrefilms.bigcartel.com/product/dayt...
September 26, 2026 at 8:33 PM
Thanks to everyone who's supported our 60th Anniversary Dark Shadows charity fanzine Daytime Gothic. Here's a look at the contents – 160 pages of interviews, features, essays and fiction celebrating the TV's supernatural soap opera. Order yours from tenacrefilms.bigcartel.com/product/dayt...
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It's 23 years ago today since the recommissioning of #DoctorWho was announced. But how did that come about...? My book from Ten Acre Books tells the story...
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The Long Game – 1996-2003: The Inside Story of How the BBC Brought Back Doctor Who
“It would only happen in the BBC, wouldn’t it? BBC Worldwide wouldn’t let BBC TV produce it!” Lorraine Heggessey When Russell T Davies’ triumphant Doctor Who relaunch hit screens in 2005, it didn’t si...
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September 26, 2026 at 9:34 AM
It's 23 years ago today since the recommissioning of #DoctorWho was announced. But how did that come about...? My book from Ten Acre Books tells the story...
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From Crackerjack to Rentaghost, Grange Hill to Record Breakers, Narnia to Maid Marian… Relive over 30 years of unforgettable TV shows for young viewers with Box of Delights, the definitive inside story of the BBC Children's Television. Available now from tenacrebooks.co.uk
September 25, 2026 at 11:59 AM
From Crackerjack to Rentaghost, Grange Hill to Record Breakers, Narnia to Maid Marian… Relive over 30 years of unforgettable TV shows for young viewers with Box of Delights, the definitive inside story of the BBC Children's Television. Available now from tenacrebooks.co.uk
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-“Oh don’t worry, I’ll get my daughter to do it, she’ll be fine” was her response. So she did. Here’s young Caroline Hawkins in #PendasFen the play, and here she is with me tonight
September 23, 2026 at 8:47 PM
-“Oh don’t worry, I’ll get my daughter to do it, she’ll be fine” was her response. So she did. Here’s young Caroline Hawkins in #PendasFen the play, and here she is with me tonight
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So tonight I went to an exhibition of the work of the late BBC Costume Designer, Joyce Hawkins, covering her 3 decade long career from 1958 to her retirement in 1988. She died in May this year, aged 95. Well done on all that, Joyce
September 23, 2026 at 8:47 PM
So tonight I went to an exhibition of the work of the late BBC Costume Designer, Joyce Hawkins, covering her 3 decade long career from 1958 to her retirement in 1988. She died in May this year, aged 95. Well done on all that, Joyce
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I don't need more books about Doctor Who... 🤔
Oh! But this looks great! 😍
Just bought another book about Doctor Who. Hurrah! 👍
Oh! But this looks great! 😍
Just bought another book about Doctor Who. Hurrah! 👍
New for October, we are pleased to announce the release of The Reality War, a new book charting 20 years of the Doctor Who revival and its impact on the television industry. Order now from tenacrebooks.co.uk
September 22, 2026 at 4:43 PM
I don't need more books about Doctor Who... 🤔
Oh! But this looks great! 😍
Just bought another book about Doctor Who. Hurrah! 👍
Oh! But this looks great! 😍
Just bought another book about Doctor Who. Hurrah! 👍
63 years ago this week, Doctor Who was in studio, recording for the first time. Read about the show's journey from concept to first broadcast in Pull to Open, the definitive account of those early days by @paul-hayes.bsky.social. Available now from tenacrebooks.co.uk
September 22, 2026 at 1:17 PM
63 years ago this week, Doctor Who was in studio, recording for the first time. Read about the show's journey from concept to first broadcast in Pull to Open, the definitive account of those early days by @paul-hayes.bsky.social. Available now from tenacrebooks.co.uk
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Can't believe I got a BBC News alert that #Strictly was starting. They didn't go to that trouble when Penda's Fen got shown on BBC Four. What has the BBC ever done for me?
September 19, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Can't believe I got a BBC News alert that #Strictly was starting. They didn't go to that trouble when Penda's Fen got shown on BBC Four. What has the BBC ever done for me?
Broadcaster and actor Peter Purves got in touch to say how much he’d enjoyed our book The Quatermass Experiment, @tobyhadoke.bsky.social’s definitive guide to TV’s first sci-fi classic, available now from tenacrebooks.co.uk 🚀
September 18, 2026 at 12:55 PM
Broadcaster and actor Peter Purves got in touch to say how much he’d enjoyed our book The Quatermass Experiment, @tobyhadoke.bsky.social’s definitive guide to TV’s first sci-fi classic, available now from tenacrebooks.co.uk 🚀
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Last word on #Pendesfen for now is: read Ian Greaves's book if you are interested in learning more for a reasonable 15 nicker! It's aptly expansive & detailed, going into every scene, every theme &, well, Roger Casement & Churchill's People!
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Penda's Fen: Scene by Scene
Penda’s Fen, a film for television by David Rudkin, tells the story of a boy obsessed with the music of Elgar. Through a series of visitations – angels and demons, Christ, King Penda, even Elgar himse...
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September 9, 2026 at 10:34 PM
Last word on #Pendesfen for now is: read Ian Greaves's book if you are interested in learning more for a reasonable 15 nicker! It's aptly expansive & detailed, going into every scene, every theme &, well, Roger Casement & Churchill's People!
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You should read Ian Greaves' absolutely brilliant book on it.
He's one of my favourite Ians in a fairly packed field.
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He's one of my favourite Ians in a fairly packed field.
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Penda's Fen: Scene by Scene
Reprinting: New copies arriving September 28 Penda’s Fen, a film for television by David Rudkin, tells the story of a boy obsessed with the music of Elgar. Through a series of visitations – angels and...
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September 17, 2026 at 8:18 PM
You should read Ian Greaves' absolutely brilliant book on it.
He's one of my favourite Ians in a fairly packed field.
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He's one of my favourite Ians in a fairly packed field.
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Great thing about Ten Acre is that while I know very little about Blake's 7, this ad got me to go to their site, where I ended up buying an entirely different book. And this isn't even the first time it's happened!
Good news, to mark the latest #Blakes7 Blu-ray release, we're bringing Maximum Power! back for a limited time. An irreverent guide to the much-loved BBC sci-fi series, with proceeds benefiting the charity Sight for Surrey. Order now from tenacrebooks.co.uk/
September 15, 2026 at 1:51 PM
Great thing about Ten Acre is that while I know very little about Blake's 7, this ad got me to go to their site, where I ended up buying an entirely different book. And this isn't even the first time it's happened!
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Buy this book, for charity! We've never said who wrote which bits of Maximum Power! but I can now exclusively reveal that I wrote the 'Barbara Smelley' joke in page 301.
Good news, to mark the latest #Blakes7 Blu-ray release, we're bringing Maximum Power! back for a limited time. An irreverent guide to the much-loved BBC sci-fi series, with proceeds benefiting the charity Sight for Surrey. Order now from tenacrebooks.co.uk/
September 15, 2026 at 8:53 AM
Buy this book, for charity! We've never said who wrote which bits of Maximum Power! but I can now exclusively reveal that I wrote the 'Barbara Smelley' joke in page 301.
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If you are a fan of Dark Shadows, do pick up a copy of Daytime Gothic II before they are all gone! A thing of beauty and all proceeds are going to Peace4Kids www.peace4kids.org
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Daytime Gothic II: Celebrating TV's Supernatural Soap Opera Dark Shadows
Daytime Gothic is a full-colour charity magazine celebrating 60 years of TV's spookiest soap, Dark Shadows, with 160 pages of features, interviews, rartwork, fiction and humour, illustrated with rare ...
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September 1, 2026 at 6:17 PM
If you are a fan of Dark Shadows, do pick up a copy of Daytime Gothic II before they are all gone! A thing of beauty and all proceeds are going to Peace4Kids www.peace4kids.org
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