Spin Doctor.

The article looks at the long-running British science-fiction television series "Doctor Who," focusing on the political content of the show. The author analyzes the plots and themes of numerous episodes, citing topics they deal with including taxation, genocide, and business misconduct. The 2013 rev...

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Bibliographic Details
Published in:	New Statesman Vol. 142; no. 5185; pp. 52 - 54
Main Author:	Harrison, Andrew
Format:	Article
Published:	New Statesman Ltd. 11/22/2013
Subjects:	Doctor Who (TV program) Capaldi, Peter, 1958- Taxation Science fiction television programs Television program plots & themes Genocide in mass media Corruption in business enterprises
Online Access:	View this record in EBSCOhost

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Summary:	The article looks at the long-running British science-fiction television series "Doctor Who," focusing on the political content of the show. The author analyzes the plots and themes of numerous episodes, citing topics they deal with including taxation, genocide, and business misconduct. The 2013 revival of the show, starring Peter Capaldi, is discussed.