Derrick Sherwin

Derrick Sherwin

Writing16th April 1936(died at 82)High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, England, UK36 titles

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.

Born

16th April 1936 · High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, England, UK

Died

29th October 2018

Known for

Writing

Known for

Filmography

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