Robert Shearman
Birthday: 1970-02-10
Place of Birth: Horsham, Sussex, England, UK
Biography: Robert Charles Shearman, is an English television, radio, stage play and short story writer. He is known for his World Fantasy Award-winning short stories, as well as his work for Doctor Who, and his association with Jarvis & Ayres Productions (Martin Jarvis and Rosalind Ayres) which has resulted in six plays for BBC Radio 4, broadcast in the station's regular weekday Afternoon Play slot, and one classic serial.
Movies
The Doctor's Moriarty
With the introduction of the Master, the Doctor now had his very own Moriarty, who would be the dark...
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The Voice
A man starts hearing a mysterious voice that tells him to hurt everyone around him....
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Second Time Around: The Troughton Years
Writers, directors, actors and other people associated with Doctor Who discuss Patrick Troughton's t...
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Paris in the Springtime
A 45-minute look at the making of City of Death, and in particular, the contribution of writer and s...
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Dennis Spooner: Wanna Write a Television Series?
A look at writer Dennis Spooner’s work on Doctor Who....
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Plastic Fantastic
How did the writers of Doctor Who and other programmes take something as everyday as plastic and tur...
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The Celestial Toyroom
A brief overview of the history of Doctor Who toys and related products, presented by Ayesha Antoine...
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Defending the Museum
New series Doctor Who writer Robert Shearman provides a personal and robust defence of this often ov...
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Daleks! Beyond the Screen
A look at the merchandising opportunities presented by the popularity of the Daleks....
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Daleks! Conquer and Destroy
Since they first appeared on our television screens in 1963, the Daleks have been a source of enduri...
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Now, Get Out of That
A trio of professional writers examine the art and impact of structuring Doctor Who's narrative arou...
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Worlds Within: The Life of Ian Marter
In 1974, Ian Marter was cast as Harry Sullivan, opposite Tom Baker and Elisabeth Sladen, in a new er...
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Darkness & Light: The Life of Graham Williams
Family and colleagues remember the Doctor Who producer. In 1977, Birkenhead-born first-time producer...
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Snake Charmer: The Making of 'Snakedance'
Cast and crew look back at the making of Snakedance. With actors Peter Davison and Janet Fielding, d...
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