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Derrick Sherwin
Derrick Sherwin

Derrick Sherwin

WritingBorn April 16, 1936Died October 29, 2018 (age 82)High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, England, UK

Biography

Derrick George Sherwin (16 April 1936 – 17 October 2018) was an English television producer, writer, story editor and actor. After beginning his career in the theatre, Sherwin became an actor in television before moving into writing. He became the story editor on Doctor Who and, as the producer of the series in 1969, he oversaw the transition from black-and-white to colour by producing Patrick Troughton's final story and Jon Pertwee's first. He also co-produced Paul Temple for the BBC.

Filmography

1968Movie
1963Movie
1962
A Prize of Arms

as Lt. Sayers

Movie
1962TV
1962
Suspense

as Dowser

TV
1962
Number Six

as Det. Sgt. Waters

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1962TV
1962TV
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1961Movie
1960TV
1959TV
1956TV

Personal Info

DepartmentWriting
BirthdayApril 16, 1936
Day of DeathOctober 29, 2018
Place of BirthHigh Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, England, UK
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