Darkness & Light: The Life of Graham Williams

Mar 18, 2024

1h 37m

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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.

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

Moon Balloon

BBC Studios

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Cast

Self (archive footage)

Graham Williams

Self

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

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