Andrew Cartmel
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Biography: Andrew J. Cartmel (born 6 April 1958) is a British script editor, author and journalist. He was the script editor of Doctor Who during the Sylvester McCoy era of the show between 1987 and 1989. He has also worked as a script editor on other television series, as a magazine editor, as a comics writer, as a film studies lecturer, and as a novelist.
Department: Writing
Place of Birth: Woolwich, London, England, UK
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Birthday: May 06, 1958
Age: 67 years old
Gender: Male
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Doctor Who Am I
Overview: In 1996, a Doctor Who TV movie was envisioned to lead the franchise into an exciting new future with a fresh direction but was met only by an outcry from disapproving fans. Now, follow the film’s screenwriter, Matthew Jacobs, as he is pulled back into the world of the Doctor Who fandom, where he unexpectedly finds himself a kindred part of this close-knit, yet vast, family of fans.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2022-10-27
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Doctor Who: 60 Years of Secrets & Scandals
Overview: Behind-the-scenes stories from the long-running sci-fi drama. There are tales of stunts that went dangerously wrong and secrets of how the crew brought monsters to life, as well as revelations about how some storylines proved to be so scary the BBC were forced to re-edit episodes.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2023-11-25
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The Wilderness Years
Overview: In the years between the end of the classic series and the broadcast of Doctor Who The Movie, Doctor Who survived in print, video and audio, kept alive by fans who were determined not to let it die. With Peter Cregeen, John Freeman, Tom Spilsbury, Peter Darvill-Evans, Justin Richards, Andrew Cartmel, Keith Barnfather, Bill Baggs, Kevin Davies and Jason Haigh-Ellery. Narrated by Glen Allen.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2010-10-04
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Showman: The Life of John Nathan-Turner
Overview: This well researched and insightful documentary about producer John Nathan-Turner looks at his career with a special emphasis on his time at Doctor Who which he worked on throughout the 1980s until the show went on hiatus following the Season 26 story ‘Survival’. Featuring rare footage and commentary from those who knew him and worked with him, Showman is a fascinating look at the life of a troubled showman with lots of stories to tell.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2019-11-23
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Horror on the High Rise
Overview: Mark Ayres presents a look at the making of Paradise Towers.
Genres: Documentary Science Fiction
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2011-07-18
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Doctor Who: Endgame
Overview: A detailed look at the reasons why Doctor Who ended in 1989, and what plans were being made by the Production Team had there been a season 27 of the series in 1990 and what might have happened.
Genres: Documentary Science Fiction
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2007-04-16
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The Doctors: The Sylvester McCoy Years
Overview: This documentary contains the best in-depth interviews with Sylvester McCoy (the Seventh Doctor), Sophie Aldred (Ace), Angela Bruce (Brigadier Bambera), Jessica Martin (Mags), Lisa Bowerman (Bernice Summerfield) and Script Editor Andrew Cartmel ever undertaken! Presented by Robert Dick, “voice of the Daleks” Nicholas Briggs and “Ace” Sophie Aldred.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2019-01-01
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The Last Chance Saloon
Overview: During the mid-1980s, senior BBC executives had doubts about whether Doctor Who should continue. In 1987, the programme was given one final chance...
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2010-09-13
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