Darkness & Light: The Life of Graham Williams
2024•1h 37m•Released
Documentary
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.
Director
Chris Chapman
Languages
English
Studio
Moon Balloon
Cast
Graham Williams
Self (archive footage)
Darrol Blake
Self
Maev Alexander
Self
Paul Seed
Self
Philip Hinchcliffe
Self
Louise Jameson
Self
Tom Baker
Self
John Leeson
Self
Robert Shearman
Self
Laura June Hudson
Self
James Goss
Self
Colin Mapson
Self
Eric Saward
Self
Jeremy Bentham
Self
Emlyn Williams
Self - (archive)
Production
Company
Moon Balloon
Company
BBC Studios
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