Darkness & Light: The Life of Graham Williams (2024)

0.0/10 97 min Documentary

Overview

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, budgetary nightmares and catastrophic industrial action – but also the highest viewing figures the programme has ever achieved. Graham died in 1990, aged just 45, leaving behind a wife and three young children. In this intimate new film, Graham’s family, friends and colleagues look back on a life of darkness and light.

Cast

Graham Williams

Self (archive footage)

Philip Hinchcliffe

Self

Louise Jameson

Self

Tom Baker

Self

John Leeson

Self

Robert Shearman

Self

Laura June Hudson

Self

James Goss

Self

Eric Saward

Self

Emlyn Williams

Self - (archive)

Anthony Read

Self - (archive)

Douglas Adams

Self - (archive)

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