Derrick Sherwin
Writing
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.
Known for
Writing15
tvNobody's House
1976
Writer
movieDoctor Who: The Space Pirates
1969
Script Editor
movieDoctor Who: The Mind Robber
1968
Writer, Script Editor
movieDoctor Who: The Dominators
1968
Script Editor
movieDoctor Who: The Wheel in Space
1968
Script Editor
movieDoctor Who: Fury from the Deep
1968
Script Editor
movieDoctor Who: The Web of Fear
1968
Script Editor
tvBoy Meets Girl
1967
Writer
tvTheatre 625
1964
Writer
tvDoctor Who
1963
Writer, Script Editor
tvZ-Cars
1962
Writer
Acting16
movieA Prize of Arms
1962
Lt. Sayers
tvRichard the Lionheart
1962
Pierre / Alan
tvSuspense
1962
Dowser
movieNumber Six
1962
Det. Sgt. Waters
tvThe Scales of Justice
1962
Simon / Andrews
Production6
Creator2
tvNobody's House
1976
Creator
tvSkiboy
1974
Creator