Derrick Sherwin
Writing · 82 years old
High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, England, UK
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
Clue of the Silver Key
Quigley
The Scales of Justice
Simon
The Scales of Justice
Andrews
A Prize of Arms
Lt. Sayers
Accidental Death
Alan
Armchair Theatre
Ray
Suspense
Dowser
The Vengeance of She
No. 1
ReUNITed at Chicago Tardis
Second Time Around: The Troughton Years
Shades of Grey
Number Six
Det. Sgt. Waters
Regenerations: From Black and White to Colour
Richard the Lionheart
Pierre
Richard the Lionheart
Alan
