Terrance Dicks

Terrance Dicks

Born: May 10, 1935
Died: August 29, 2019
in East Ham, London, England, UK
Terrance Dicks was an English author and television screenwriter, script editor and producer. Dicks had a long association with the BBC science-fiction series Doctor Who, which began when he worked as the programme's script editor from 1968 to 1974. Dicks also wrote for the series from the '70s through to the '80s and, at the same time, he penned some 60 odd novelisations of Doctor Who stories for Target Books. In the 1990s, Dicks wrote further original stories in the New Adventures and Missing Adventures range for Virgin. When BBC Books bought the rights to Doctor Who in the late '90s his novel, The Eight Doctors, was the first to be released.

Movies for Terrance Dicks...

Panopticon Destiny – The Matrix Files
Title: Panopticon Destiny – The Matrix Files
Released: May 7, 2021
Type: Movie
On August 6th 1977, the world’s first DOCTOR WHO convention was held at a church hall in Battersea, South London. Organised by The Doctor Who Appreciation Society (DWAS) , Convention ’77 was ground breaking – featuring sta appearances from the (then) current Doctor Tom baker with his latest companion Louise Jameson (Leela) and former Doctor Jon Pertwee. 40 years later, stars, fans and organisers returned to the church hall to reminisce about that special day! In this second volume celebrating the anniversary, we feature a convention panel with organiser Keith Barnfather, contributor Kevin Davies and attendee Andrew Beech, held at another DWAS event The Capitol II on the 7th May 2017.
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Doctor Who and the Third Man
Title: Doctor Who and the Third Man
Released: July 8, 2019
Type: Movie
A retrospective documentary on the tenure of Jon Pertwee as the Third Doctor in the show Doctor Who.
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Panopticon Genesis
Title: Panopticon Genesis
Released: May 12, 2017
Type: Movie
On August 6th 1977, the world’s first Doctor Who convention was held in a church hall in Battersea, South London. Organised by The Doctor Who Appreciation Society (DWAS), Convention ’77 was ground breaking, featuring star appearances from the, then, current Doctor Tom Baker with his latest assistant Louise Jameson and former Doctor Who Jon Pertwee. Together with autograph sessions, a display of props, a visual FX lecture by Mat Irvine and talks by Terrance Dicks and producer Graham Williams, this convention set the tone for the future and led directly to the legendary DWAS PanoptiCons of the 1980s and 90s. 40 years later, stars, guests, fans and organisers returned to the church hall to reminiscence about that special day … what they expected and what they experienced. Also, to evaluate its importance … what it started … and what it led to!
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A Dandy and a Clown: The Life of Jon Pertwee
Title: A Dandy and a Clown: The Life of Jon Pertwee
Released: July 15, 2013
Type: Movie
This exclusive documentary looks at the life and career of Jon Pertwee. With contributions from actors Katy Manning, Judy Cornwell, David Jacobs, Geoffrey Bayldon and Kenneth Earle, Doctor Who writer and script editor Terrance Dicks and long-time friend Stuart Money.
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Life on Earth
Title: Life on Earth
Character: Self
Released: May 9, 2011
Type: Movie
A documentary about the making of Terror of the Autons. Actors Katy Manning and Richard Franklin, both of whom made their debuts in this story, recount the production with the help of Jon Pertwee (through an archive interview), Script Editor Terrance Dicks and Producer Barry Letts who, along with new series Producer Phil Collinson, discuss how the series' production regimes differed between the new series and the old.
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The Doctor's Moriarty
Title: The Doctor's Moriarty
Character: Self
Released: May 9, 2011
Type: Movie
With the introduction of the Master, the Doctor now had his very own Moriarty, who would be the dark figure behind every story in Season 8, and many more beyond that. This documentary discusses the enduring appeal of the character.
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Celebration: Doctor Who in 1983
Title: Celebration: Doctor Who in 1983
Released: March 3, 2008
Type: Movie
Producer Steve Broster takes a look back to 1983 and the celebration of Doctor Who's twentieth anniversary, including the production and transmission of 'The Five Doctors', the media interest and the BBC Enterprises' event at Longleat House. Featuring actors Peter Davison, Elisabeth Sladen, Nicholas Courtney, Mark Strickson, Janet Fielding, Carole Ann Ford, John Leeson, Richard Franklin and Caroline John, writer Terrance Dicks, director Peter Moffatt, visual effects designer Mike Kelt, new series writers Paul Cornell and Gareth Roberts, prominent fans Andrew Beech, Ian Levine, Richard Molesworth and James Goss. Presented by Colin Baker.
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Built for War: The Sontaran Story
Title: Built for War: The Sontaran Story
Released: October 9, 2006
Type: Movie
The genesis and development of the Sontaran race through the history of the series, as told by some of the actors and production team involved. This specially produced documentary includes contributions from Terrance Dicks, Elisabeth Sladen, Anthony Read, Colin Baker, Nicola Bryant, Bob Baker, Eric Saward and Stuart Fell.
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Terrance Dicks: Fact & Fiction
Title: Terrance Dicks: Fact & Fiction
Released: January 17, 2005
Type: Movie
With a writing career spanning 6 decades, this special documentary looks at Terrance Dicks' work for books and television, with contributions from many of his friends and colleagues. Featuring contributions from Terrance Dicks, Barry Letts, Christopher Barry, Louis Marks, Eric Saward, Paul Cornell, Peter Darvill-Evans and Brenda Gardner.
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The Story of Doctor Who
Title: The Story of Doctor Who
Released: December 30, 2003
Type: Movie
Documentary to celebrate the fortieth anniversary of this popular cult sci-fi television series.
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ReUNITed at Chicago Tardis
Title: ReUNITed at Chicago Tardis
Released: November 12, 2001
Type: Movie
It was a operation worthy of UNIT itself… bringing The Brigadier (Nicholas Courtney), Captain Yates (Richard Franklin) and RSM Benton (John Levene) back together again at Chicago TARDIS. In this production we tear through the red tape to cover the convention and also talk to Katy Manning, Jon Pertwee, Terrance Dicks, Gary Russell, J. Jeremy Bentham and many more about the secret behind UNIT’s success.
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Carnival of Monsters
Title: Carnival of Monsters
Released: November 13, 1999
Type: Movie
A look at the various monsters that have appeared in Doctor Who.
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Adventures in Space and Time
Title: Adventures in Space and Time
Character: Himself
Released: November 13, 1999
Type: Movie
A documentary on the history of Doctor Who (1963) featuring new interviews with cast and crew, transmitted as part of "Doctor Who Night" on BBC2.
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Lust in Space
Title: Lust in Space
Released: May 28, 1998
Type: Movie
Doctor Who travelled with the most gorgeous girls in the Cosmos. But was there any Lust in Space? Doctor Who is on trial - and the charge is sexism! The scene is set, the witnesses called. We expose Doctor Who’s final taboo! It’s everything you wanted to know about sex (in Doctor Who) but were afraid to ask!
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Where on Earth Is Katy Manning?
Title: Where on Earth Is Katy Manning?
Released: January 1, 1998
Type: Movie
By her own admission, Katy Manning is ‘as blind as a bat’ and never knows where she’ll end up. When she suddenly arrived in the UK, Katy was probably as surprised as the rest of us! Determined to thank the legion of Doctor Who fans who had written and supported her during her years abroad, Katy embarked on a whirlwind tour of British conventions and shops before leaving (yet again) for Australia… Along the way bump into Nicholas Courtney, Richard Franklin, John Leeson, Sophie Aldred, Sylvester McCoy, Michael Sheard and other surprise guest stars!
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Who is Tom Baker? Unauthorised
Title: Who is Tom Baker? Unauthorised
Released: June 1, 1997
Type: Movie
The Doctor is everyone’s favourite Time Lord. And Tom Baker is everyone’s favourite Doctor. With his manic grin, his wild hair and his mile long scarf, Baker became the definitive Doctor. His wicked sence of humour and naturally gentle personality added whole new dimensions to the character. This video includes a highly revealing interview with Baker that’s never been seen on television or video. Margarita in hand, he soaks up the California sunshine and talks openly about his time as the Doctor.
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The Making of Shakedown: Return of the Sontarans
Title: The Making of Shakedown: Return of the Sontarans
Released: January 1, 1995
Type: Movie
Climb aboard the HMS Belfast and enter Pinewood Film Studios for a fascinating and humorous insight into the making of SHAKEDOWN — Return of the Sontarans. Includes all new interviews with the stars — Jan Chappell, Brian Croucher, Carole Ann Ford, Sophie Aldred, Rory O’Donnell, Toby Aspin and Tom Finnis — writer Terrance Dicks, director Kevin Davies, composer Mark Ayres and much more! PLUS Highlights from Dreamwatch 94'
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30 Years in the TARDIS
Title: 30 Years in the TARDIS
Character: Himself
Released: November 29, 1993
Type: Movie
A documentary celebrating the 30th anniversary of Doctor Who, featuring new interviews, rare archive footage and recently discovered material.
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Who's Who
Title: Who's Who
Released: August 13, 1986
Type: Movie
Produced for American Public Television, this documentary on the long-running Doctor Who television series features interviews with actors and actresses who played the traveling companions of the Time Lord hero and with three actors, Jon Pertwee, Peter Davison, and Colin Baker, who portrayed the title character, as well as footage of a U.S. fan convention where Tom Baker, appeared and answered questions. The fan backlash against the 1985-6 hiatus for the series and the finding of some previously lost Jon Pertwee era episodes are addressed, and this documentary closes with some on-the-street interviews with British viewers, who tell who their favorite Doctor is.
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Title: Doctor Who's Who's Who
Released: January 1, 1985
Type: TV
Television documentary filmed at a Doctor Who convention, including interviews with directors, writers and actors.
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Whose Doctor Who
Title: Whose Doctor Who
Released: April 3, 1977
Type: Movie
Melvyn Bragg presents this 1977 documentary about Doctor Who from BBC2's 'The Lively Arts' strand, featuring extensive behind-the-scenes coverage of the making of The Talons of Weng-Chiang and looking back at the history of the programme and its psychological impact on the viewers, particularly children.
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Hello Sailor!: Making the Sea Devils
Title: Hello Sailor!: Making the Sea Devils
Released: December 31, 1969
Type: Movie
Cast and crew discuss the making of The Sea Devils, from the television series Doctor Who.