Doctor Who Am I? – Matthew Jacobs & Vanessa Yuille Interview (Paul McGann 30th Anniversary Special)

In which Martyn and his friend, American Pete, interview Matthew Jacobs and Vanessa Yuille about their documentary Doctor Who Am I? This episode is a re-upload from 2022.

The acclaimed documentary that follows Matthew’s journey back into the world of Doctor Who fandom. Best known for writing the 1996 TV Movie, Matthew reflects on the film’s legacy, his complicated relationship with fandom, and how an independent documentary unexpectedly became a deeply personal story about family, identity, acceptance and belonging.

Along the way, the team discuss Paul McGann’s enduring popularity, the making of the TV Movie, convention culture, the emotional impact of rediscovering Matthew’s father’s connection to Doctor Who, and how Doctor Who Am I? evolved from a fan documentary into something much more universal.

A heartfelt conversation about fandom, creativity, friendship, and finding your place in a story you thought you’d left behind.

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