CinemaOSMovie · 2024 · 1h 37m

Darkness & Light: The Life of Graham Williams

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.

Directed byChris Chapman

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 37m
Language
EN
Released
March 18, 2024
Studios
BBC StudiosMoon Balloon

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
Graham Williams

Graham Williams

Self (archive footage)

Darrol Blake

Self

Maev Alexander

Self

Paul Seed

Self

Philip Hinchcliffe

Philip Hinchcliffe

Self

Louise Jameson

Louise Jameson

Self

Tom Baker

Tom Baker

Self

John Leeson

John Leeson

Self

Robert Shearman

Robert Shearman

Self

Laura June Hudson

Laura June Hudson

Self

Creative team
Directed by
Chris Chapman
Chris Chapman

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