Daniel Blythe, Author of Doctor Who novel Autonomy

On Wednesday 10th February Daniel Blythe visited Toll Bar Primary School and later The Armthorpe School to talk about his writing, but mainly to mesmerise us with his fantastic "Doctor Who" presentation. Daniel has written a book for the BBC called "Autonomy" which is the last book to feature David Tennant as the Doctor.

We were transported (via TARDIS!) on a journey through time, starting with the very first Time Lord, William Hartnell, to the newly regenerated Matt Smith, the 11th Doctor. Not only did we find out about all the TV Doctors, but about how the unmistakable theme tune was created and how it has changed over the decades. We now also know why the fifth Doctor, Peter Davison wore a stick of celery in his lapel! Everyone was excited when Daniel tantalised us to a few hints as to what we can expect from the new series, a new Doctor Who logo as well as some old very recognisable enemies turning up again!

Everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves as was proven by the amount of questions presented to Daniel at the end of his talk and the demand for books to be signed was the most we’ve ever sold at an author event before! We definitely want to welcome Daniel back to Doncaster in the future.

Daniel Blythe was born in Maidstone, UK, in 1969. He is the author of ten books, including the acclaimed novels The Cut, Losing Faith and This Is The Day and the bestselling Encyclopaedia Of Classic 80s Pop.

He has also written the irreverent politics primer X Marks The Box, to be published in May 2010, and the Number One bestseller Doctor Who: Autonomy. His work has been translated into several languages. www.danielblythe.moonfruit.com

Lesley Hurworth, Chair DBA

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