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Sydney Cecil Newman OC (April 1, 1917 – October 30, 1997) was a Canadian film and television producer, who played a pioneering role in British television drama from the late 1950s to the late 1960s.
As one of the most powerful men in British television during the 1960s, Sydney Newman was responsible for television legends such as The Avengers (1961), Doctor Who (1963), Cathy Come Home (1966) and The Forsyte Saga (1967).
- January 1, 1
- Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- January 1, 1
- Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Sydney Newman created the environment that made television drama in Britain in the 1960s among its best. He came up with the idea for two of its most popular and enduring dramas in British television.
Nov 23, 2018 · Sydney Newman, Head of Drama Group at the BBC, talks about the type of programming he oversees, including Doctor Who. The program also launched the career of its producer, Verity Lambert.
The Man Who Thought Outside the Box: The Life and Legacy of Doctor Who Creator Sydney Newman by Ryan Danes, which will include brand new interviews with a number of important figures in Newman’s story, is published on April 22nd and is available to pre-order now at http://www.digitalentropy.co.uk.
Nov 1, 2023 · In 1963, Sydney Newman was the BBC's Head of Drama with responsibility for all current shows and the remit to create new ones. In this clip from the BBC Oral History Collection he describes the...
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Oct 30, 1997 · Sydney Cecil Newman, OC (April 1, 1917 – October 30, 1997) was a Canadian film and television producer, who played a pioneering role in British television drama from the late 1950s to the late 1960s.
