Derrick Sherwin

television producer (1936–2018)

Derrick Sherwin (16 April 1936 – 17 October 2018) was an English television producer, writer, story editor and actor. He was born in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. He became the story editor on Doctor Who and, as the producer of the series in 1969. He also co-produced Paul Temple for the BBC.[1]

Sherwin was also a movie actor with his only movie role was as "No. 1" in the 1968 comedy movie The Vengeance of She.

Sherwin died on 17 October 2018 from a long-illness at the age of 82.[2]

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  1. "Top 10 Doctor Who producers: Part One". Denofgeek.com. Retrieved 29 October 2018.
  2. Derrick Sherwin, Doctor Who producer and creator of UNIT, dies aged 82

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