Look! We’ve uploaded lots of lovely new photos from Russell and Benjamin’s 2008 book signings. Check ‘em out further down this News & Reviews section - or by selecting ‘Photos’ from the drop-down ‘Categories’ menu near the top right of this page - or just click on the following links:

National Theatre, London - 7 November 2008

Borders Cardiff - 10 October 2008

Borders Bristol - 10 October 2008

Waterstone’s Manchester - 9 October 2008

Waterstone’s Birmingham - 9 October 2008

Waterstone’s Piccadilly, London - 8 October 2008

Random House, Colchester - 9 September 2008

Plus! We’ve added a video of Russell and Benjamin’s appearance on the frankly bonkers Halloween edition of Richard & Judy’s New Position (see here), and another of R & J’s review of The Writer’s Tale - featuring Stephen Fry and Four Poofs and a Piano - in November (see here).

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In this month’s Doctor Who Magazine (on sale now - go buy!), Russell writes about his and Benjamin’s recent UK book tour. Ooh, it’s just like This is Spinal Tap…

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On Friday 7 November, Benjamin interviewed Russell live on stage at London’s National Theatre. Afterwards, the authors signed hundreds more - yes, more! - copies of The Writer’s Tale, rendering it practically impossible to find a copy of the book anywhere in the UK that isn’t autographed. Here are some photos from the event (click on the thumbnails to enlarge):

     

The man who rejuvenated one of the BBC’s most iconic programmes talks to Benjamin Cook about Doctor Who: The Writer’s Tale.

6pm: National Theatre Platform
Lytellton Theatre
National Theatre
South Bank
London, SE1 9PX

Please note: This event is sold out!

6.15pm: Cheltenham Literature Festival
Russell T Davies and actor John Barrowman (Torchwood’s Captain Jack) in conversation with Caitlin Moran
Tickets: £12 (£8)
www.cheltenhamfestivals.com

Hundreds of fans turn up to meet Russell and Benjamin in Bristol, reports the Bristol Evening Post.

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A massive turnout from Cardiff - as Russell and Benjamin met hundreds of fans and signed copies of The Writer’s Tale on Friday 10 October, at Borders in the city centre. Here are some photos (click on the thumbnails to enlarge), including one of a balloon-wielding Dalek found roaming the streets afterwards:

Russell and Benjamin met hundreds more fans (including the Cutest Baby Ever) and signed copies of The Writer’s Tale on Friday 10 October, at Borders in Bristol. Here are some photos (click on the thumbnails to enlarge):

BOOK SIGNING – RUSSELL & BENJAMIN
12.30pm: Borders Bristol
Clifton Promenade
48-56 Queens Road
Clifton
Bristol, 
BS8 1RE
Tel for enquiries: 01179 226959

BOOK SIGNING – RUSSELL & BENJAMIN
5.30pm: Borders Cardiff
14 The Hayes
Cardiff, CF10 1AH
Tel for enquiries: 02920 387909

On Thursday 9 October, Manchester gave Russell and Benjamin the biggest turnout of their “UK tour” so far, as the authors met fans and signed hundreds of copies of The Writer’s Tale. Here are some photos (click on the thumbnails to enlarge):