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David Arthur Whitaker (18 April 1928 – 4 February 1980) was an English television writer and novelist who worked on the early years of the science-fiction TV series Doctor Who. He served as the programme's first story editor, supervising the writing of its first 51 episodes from 1963 to 1964.
Nov 23, 2023 · Doctor Who: Bedford writer's childhood influenced Daleks. 23 November 2023. By Danny Fullbrook,BBC News, Bedfordshire. Peter Jordan. David Whitaker, who passed away in 1980, was Doctor Who's...
Nov 23, 2023 · A new biography has unveiled fresh details about Doctor Who's first story editor from 1963. David Whitaker, born in Knebworth, Hertfordshire, commissioned the first Dalek story and might have...
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Sep 27, 2023 · To celebrate 60 years of Doctor Who, discover the extraordinary, little-known life of one of its chief architects: David Whitaker. As the show’s first story editor, he helped to establish the compelling blend of adventure, imagination and quirky humour that made — and continues to make — Doctor Who a hit.
David Whitaker (born 18 April 1928 in Knebworth, England-died 4 February 1980 in Fulham, London, England) helped create Doctor Who and served as the series' first script editor, beginning with An Unearthly Child and ending with The Dalek Invasion of Earth.
Jan 10, 2021 · Doctor Who - David Whitaker - Writer Overview - YouTube. Lord Slarr. 1.23K subscribers. 44. 799 views 2 years ago. An overview of every David Whitaker penned story featuring Will Maddox:...
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Nov 20, 2023 · Ahead of a new series of Zero Room, unearth the captivating history of Doctor Who, as we unravel the influential role of David Whitaker, one of the show's founding fathers, in this episode with Simon Guerrier. Ever wondered how the iconic Daleks found their place in the series despite BBC's initial resistance?
