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.

Known For

Danger Man

Richard the Lionheart

The Scales of Justice

Suspense

Armchair Theatre

The Vengeance of She

All Movies (10)

Second Time Around: The Troughton Years2012
Regenerations: From Black and White to Colour2011
Shades of Grey2009
ReUNITed at Chicago Tardis2001
The Vengeance of She1968 · as No. 1
Accidental Death1963 · as Alan
A Prize of Arms1962 · as Lt. Sayers
Number Six1962 · as Det. Sgt. Waters
The Spanish Sword1962 · as Edmund
Clue of the Silver Key1961 · as Quigley

All TV Shows (8)

Richard the Lionheart1962 · as Pierre
Richard the Lionheart1962 · as Alan
Suspense1962 · as Dowser
The Scales of Justice1962 · as Simon
The Scales of Justice1962 · as Andrews
Danger Man1960 · as Aly
The Men From Room 131959 · as Wilmot
Armchair Theatre1956 · as Ray