Exterminate/Regenerate: Blowing Open the Doctor Who Universe

Exterminate/Regenerate: Blowing Open the Doctor Who Universe

By Liverpool Literary Festival

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Location

Victoria Gallery & Museum

Ashton Street Liverpool L69 3DR United Kingdom

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Highlights

  • 1 hour
  • In person

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Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

John Higgs is a writer, journalist and cultural historian who will be discussing the hidden history behind one of the UK’s most beloved shows, Doctor Who.

The author of books on topics such as KLF, William Blake, James Bond and The Beatles, at this event Higgs will focus on his latest book Exterminate/Regenerate: The Story of Doctor Who, which is the first biography of the Time Lord and dives into the world in a way you’ve never seen it before. Interviewing Higgs will be Dr Matthew Bradley, Senior Lecturer in English Literature.

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The Liverpool Literary Festival is set to be an exhilarating weekend of discussions, readings and debates reflecting the insatiable curiosity of both the city and University of Liverpool.

The Festival offers you the opportunity to enjoy readings by internationally celebrated writers, explore significant cultural issues through historical and contemporary perspectives, as well as engage in lively and challenging debate.

Supported by Student Roost and Bruntwood

 

£0 – £8
Oct 18 · 13:00 GMT+1