Movies: Robert Shearman

The time traveling Foot Doctor discovers that the Cyberons and Autons are ineffectually trying to invade the Earth yet again. Can he and a helpful salesman save the day or will his arch enemy The Licensor defeat him for good?...

A man starts hearing a mysterious voice that tells him to hurt everyone around him....

New series Doctor Who writer Robert Shearman provides a personal and robust defence of this often overlooked story....

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....

A heartbroken man gets a second chance at redemption when he's able to deliver his wife's dying wish to another longtime companion, his faithful TV....

Cast and crew look back at the making of Snakedance. With actors Peter Davison and Janet Fielding, director Fiona Cumming, writer Christopher Bailey, script editor Eric Saward, designer Jan Spoczynski, and new series writer Robert Shearman....

How did the writers of Doctor Who and other programmes take something as everyday as plastic and turn it against us?...

Family and colleagues remember the Doctor Who producer. In 1977, Birkenhead-born first-time producer Graham Williams took over one of the BBC’s most famous shows, Doctor Who. His turbulent three years in the role saw clashes with star Tom Baker, budg...

A brief overview of the history of Doctor Who toys and related products, presented by Ayesha Antoine. Such toys include the first Daleks made during the initial run of the program and the massive impact they had along with Dalekmania. Other topics in...

A 45-minute look at the making of City of Death, and in particular, the contribution of writer and script editor Douglas Adams....

A look at the merchandising opportunities presented by the popularity of the Daleks....

In 1974, Ian Marter was cast as Harry Sullivan, opposite Tom Baker and Elisabeth Sladen, in a new era of Doctor Who. Marter was meant to be the show’s action man, but just months prior to joining, his erratic health nearly caused his death. This new ...

A trio of professional writers examine the art and impact of structuring Doctor Who's narrative around powerful cliffhangers....

A look at writer Dennis Spooner’s work on Doctor Who....

Since they first appeared on our television screens in 1963, the Daleks have been a source of enduring fascination for followers of Doctor Who. But just what was their appeal? With producer Verity Lambert, Dalek designer Raymond Cusick, director Rich...

Writers, directors, actors and other people associated with Doctor Who discuss Patrick Troughton's time as the Second Doctor, from his first appearance at the end of The Tenth Planet to his final appearance in The War Games....