About Time serves as the definitive (albeit unofficial) guide to the classic Doctor Who Seasons 1 to 3 - the show's very beginnings, starring William Hartnell in the lead role. Written by Tat Wood (SFX, TV Zone) and Lawrence Miles (Faction Paradox), About Time not only examines the usual continuity concerns in bursting detail, but looks at how the political / social issues of the 1960s affected the show's production. Written by Tat Wood and Lawrence Miles.

Essays in this volume include:
Where Did All of This Come From?
Who Really Created the Daleks?
What Makes the TARDIS Work?
Whom Did They Meet at the Roof of the World?
Can You Rewrite History, Even One Line?
How Telepathic is He?
'60s Doctor Who Cultural Primer: Why Z Cars?
What Kind of Future Did We Expect?
How Many Significant Galaxies Are There?
How Important Were the Books?
What Are the Most Mod Stories?
What's the Dalek Timeline?
What Was the BBC Thinking?
What Are These Stories Really Called?
Marrying Troilus: What is She Doing?
Which Sodding Delegate is Which?
What's Wrong With Dalek History?
Are Steven and Dodo Related?
What's the Timeline of the Far Future?
What Was Children's TV Like Back Then?
Did the BBC Actually Like Doctor Who?
Is His Name Really 'Who'?