Personal Info
Known For
Writing
Birthdate
1936-04-16
Day of Death
2018-10-29
Place of Birth
High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, England, UK
Derrick Sherwin
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 (10)
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Role:
Unknown
Second Time Around: The Troughton Years
2012
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Role:
Unknown
Regenerations: From Black and White to Colour
2011
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Role:
Unknown
Shades of Grey
2009
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Role:
Unknown
ReUNITed at Chicago Tardis
2001
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Role:
No. 1
The Vengeance of She
1968
⭐ 6.0
Role:
Alan
Accidental Death
1963
⭐ 6.7
Role:
Lt. Sayers
A Prize of Arms
1962
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Role:
Det. Sgt. Waters
Number Six
1962No Image
⭐ 7.0
Role:
Edmund
The Spanish Sword
1962
⭐ 7.0
Role:
Quigley