Derrick Sherwin
Writing
Born
Apr 16, 1936
From
High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, England, UK
Died
Oct 29, 2018
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
Filmography — Acting
5.2
1968
The Vengeance of She
No. 1
6.5
1962
A Prize of Arms
Lt. Sayers
2012
Second Time Around: The Troughton Years
1962
Number Six
Det. Sgt. Waters
2009
Shades of Grey
1962
The Spanish Sword
Edmund
7.0
1961
Clue of the Silver Key
Quigley
2011
Regenerations: From Black and White to Colour
6.0
1963
Accidental Death
Alan
2001
