Talks to Martin Parsons about his choice of Delta & the Bannermen (1/3)

About this episode

Joe Ford interviews Martin Parsons about the Doctor Who story 'Delta & the Bannermen' and its context in the 1950s.

The rock and roll years! We head back to the rocking 50s for a high octane, zippy, romantic adventure. But just what did happen to Delta after this story?

People in this episode

Host: Joe Ford

Guest: Martin Parsons

Topics covered

• Doctor Who
• Delta & the Bannermen
• 1950s
• rock and roll
• adventure
• romance

Keywords

• Doctor Who
• Delta & the Bannermen
• 1950s
• rock and roll
• adventure
• romance
• Martin Parsons

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Delta & the Bannermen

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