Derrick Sherwin
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.
9
Films
5
TV Shows
10
Crew Credits
Known For
14 Credits
Richard the Lionheart
as Pierre
1962
Richard the Lionheart
as Alan
1962
Suspense
as Dowser
1962
ReUNITed at Chicago Tardis
2001
The Scales of Justice
as Simon
1962
The Scales of Justice
as Andrews
1962
The Vengeance of She
as No. 1
1968
A Prize of Arms
as Lt. Sayers
1962
Number Six
as Det. Sgt. Waters
1962
Clue of the Silver Key
as Quigley
1961
Accidental Death
as Alan
1963
Second Time Around: The Troughton Years
2012
Behind the Camera
10 Credits
Doctor Who
Writer, Producer
1963
Theatre 625
Writer
1964
Z-Cars
Writer
1962
Paul Temple
Producer
1969
Doctor Who: The War Games in Colour
Producer
2024
Doctor Who: The Mind Robber
Writer
1968
Doctor Who: Spearhead from Space
Producer
1970
Doctor Who: The War Games
Producer
1969
Nobody's House
Writer
1976
Doctor Who: The Invasion
Writer
1968