Ever wondered what the worst Doctor Who story title of all time is - or the best? Ever wondered why the first person ever to appear in Doctor Who wasn't the first person ever to appear in Doctor Who? Or ever felt the need to have that speech given by Davros in Genesis of the Daleks turned into a review of Genesis of the Daleks? No? Then read no further. The Monster Show is a collection of essays and reviews written by Starburst Magazine columnist and reviewer J.R. Southall in the days before he became Starburst Magazine columnist and reviewer J.R. Southall, and comprises a number of essays...

If you've ever looked in the mirror and wondered what was happening on the other side of the glass, if you've ever watched a film and wondered what was happening on the other side of the screen, or if you've ever eaten marzipan without much clue as to why, then you're unlikely to find the answers here. But if you've ever read a book and wondered what was happening on the other side of the page, then this might be just what you're looking for. We've all had moments when something odd, something inexplicable, something unexpected, has happened to us. But J.R. Southall's life has been entirely...