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Barry Leopold Letts (26 March 1925 – 9 October 2009) was a British actor, television director, writer and producer.
Born in Leicester, he worked as an actor in theatre, films and television before retiring in his early forties and becoming a television director. He then became producer of the BBC science fiction series Doctor Who for five years. He later produced the BBC's Sunday Classic drama serials in the late 1970s and early 1980s. He was associated with Doctor Who for many years, with active involvement in the television programme from 1967 to 1981 (as a director, producer and writer) and with later contributions to its spin-offs in other media. His sons Dominic and Crispin Letts are both actors.
The Guardian described Letts on his death as "a pioneer of British television" who "served the medium for more than half a century" and "secured his place in TV history" with Doctor Who.
Letts was an assistant stage manager at the Theatre Royal in his teens and took up the job full-time after leaving school. His initial work was as a repertory actor, following his service as a Sub-Lieutenant in the Royal Navy during the Second World War. He later played one of the leading characters in the Terence Fisher directed film, To the Public Danger, a heartfelt plea against dangerous driving. He also appeared in the highly regarded Ealing Studios productions, Scott of the Antarctic and The Cruel Sea, in supporting roles.
Sherwin's first choice to replace Troughton was actor Ron Moody, star of the musical Oliver!, but when he turned the part down, comic actor Jon Pertwee, another candidate from Sherwin's shortlist, was cast instead. Sherwin had hoped that Pertwee would bring much of his comic acting skill to the part, but he was keen to establish himself as a serious dramatic actor as well as a comedian. Although some lighter touches were visible throughout Pertwee's era, he essentially played it very "straight" and not at all as Sherwin had envisioned. Pertwee's Doctor was more action-oriented than his predecessors, and the producers allowed Pertwee to indulge his love of riding various vehicles during his tenure, including motorcycles, hovercraft, the so-called "Whomobile" and the Doctor's vintage roadste...
Obituary, as heard on The Last Word, BBC Radio 4 16th October 2009 (ft. Tom Baker)
Barry Letts was producer of Doctor Who in the 1970s. He died this week and I recorded this obituary. It's a bit out of focus I'm afraid - imagine I'm Barbara Bain, if you can. Lyrcs and chords: http://docs.google.com/View?id=dd2k9h55_37d8tsxddc
Rest in peace Barry, you will be missed. News report here: http://gallifreynewsbase.blogspot.com/
Cast and crew look back at the making of the story. With actors Jon Pertwee and Richard Franklin, producer / director Barry Letts, script editor Terrance Dicks. More available on the Planet of the Spiders DVD, out now. Doctor Who YouTube Channel http://www.youtube.com/user/doctorwho Doctor Who Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DoctorWho Doctor Who Twitter https://twitter.com/bbcdoctorwho
Premiering February 2010 at Gallifrey 21, John Levene and Kent Edens poured their heart and soul into this tribute to a man who may not have invented DOCTOR WHO, but he certainly perfected it -- MR. BARRY LETTS. No further introduction is needed as the tribute says it all. Please visit www.john-levene.com
The cast and crew look back at the making of the 'Mutants' story. With actor Garrick Hagon, producer Barry Letts, director Christopher Barry, co-writer Bob Baker, script editor Terrance Dicks and designer Jeremy Bear. Doctor Who YouTube Channel http://www.youtube.com/user/doctorwho Doctor Who Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DoctorWho Doctor Who Twitter https://twitter.com/bbcdoctorwho
I'm still not sure if these are any good, but I'm sure everyone will let me know. Yes, I know it's a month late, but since I'm always a bit reluctant to go on camera, video blogs will always take a while to get finished. I was greatly saddened when I heard of Barry Letts passing. I've always wanted to meet him, along with Terrance Dicks of course, and thank him for the huge influence his and Jon Pertwee's era of Doctor Who have had on me. So it seemed only fitting that I take the time to express my views on how important and great Barry Letts was in this Vidcast. Once again, all constructive criticism is welcome, and if you're a fellow Doctor Who fan by all means post your views and feelings about Barry or Doctor Who. Thanks for taking the time to watch and listen to my views o...
Often cited as one of the best of the Third Doctor's storylines, The Daemons owes much of it's success to the great working relationship between Producer Barry Letts and Script Editor Terrance Dicks. In this DVD extra, cast and crew explain the friendship. See more of this on 'The Daemons' DVD, out now! Subscribe to the BBC Classic Doctor Who channel: http://bit.ly/yxnAim BBC Classic Doctor Who Channel: http://www.youtube.com/bbcclassicdoctorwho Classic Doctor Who Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/classicdw Doctor Who Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DoctorWho More from the Third Doctor: http://bit.ly/wAgY2U
Barry Letts and Terrance Dicks talk about the Dinosaur FX used in 'Invasion of the Dinosaurs'. See this and much more on 'Invasion of the Dinosaurs' in the U.N.I.T Files DVD, out now! Watch more videos on the new Classic Doctor Who YouTube channel here: http://www.youtube.com/bbcclassicdoctorwho and get the latest Classic Doctor Who news at http://www.twitter.com/classicdw
This week we review Into the Dalek and I'm starting a new series looking at both show runners and directors from the classic and new era of the show. This week, Barry Letts
Sadly part 2 of this video is missing from my archives. Shot at The Cavern Club, Liverpool on 4th May 2008. Starring Peter Davison being interviewed by the convention's organiser. Also Barry Letts and Terrance Dicks coming on stage, sadly no footage of their panel I was proably low on carmera card.
Syndrome was a pretty good villain. Oh wait we're talking Daleks. This week Kiyan and Dylan begin the end of the beginning eras of Doctor Who. If that makes sense. Well basically they're coming to the end of the Third Doctor's era, and it's pretty clearly running down. Terrance Dicks, Barry Letts, and Jon Pertwee have all decided by this time to leave the show at the end of the season. The serial that has apparently so blatantly signposted this end of an era is Death to the Daleks, written by Terry Nation and aired in February and March of 1974. Doctor Who © The BBC Any other references belong to their respective owners, no copyright infringement is intended by this podcast. The Doctor Who title music was originally composed by Ron Grainer. The version used in this episode was arranged b...
Invisible Man S02E01 Point of Destruction 26 Sep. 1959 When a friend of Peter's, Scott, attempts to perfect his fuel diffuser, four pilots are killed in four separate test flights. Peter steps in to determine if sabotage is involved and who on Scott's team may be responsible. Lisa Daniely, Diane 'Dee' Wilson, Deborah Watling, Sally Wilson, John Rudling, Dr. James Court Patricia Jessel, Katrina, Spy Derren Nesbitt, Stephan - Henchman Jane Barrett, Jenny - Bob's Wife Barry Letts, Control Officer Richards, Duncan Lamont, D.J. Scott,
Using the deadly disintegrator weapon, the robot steals the destructor codes. Harry Sullivan is sent to infiltrate Think Tank to discover the truth.
The Doctor races to avert a nuclear holocaust. The robot, distraught over killing its creator, takes Sarah hostage and goes on a rampage.
The Doctor is informed by Astrid's boss, Kent, that the world is on the verge of domination by a charismatic scientist and politician named Salamander, who is a dead ringer for the Doctor. Who among Kerr's staff can be trusted not to betray their comrades to Salamander's minions, and is Salamander truly the despotic villain that he is made out to be?
John Nathan-Turner (born Jonathan Turner; 12 August 1947--1 May 2002) was the ninth producer of the long-running BBC science fiction series Doctor Who, from 1980 until it was effectively cancelled in 1989. He was the longest-serving and, at the time, the most widely known Doctor Who producer. He joined the BBC as a floor assistant in the 1960s, and first worked on Doctor Who in 1969 as part of the floor crew at the time that the series was recorded in Studio D of the Lime Grove Studios. His first story was The Space Pirates in 1969, in which he was credited as John Nathan. He came from a non-practising Jewish family. He later served as production unit manager under Graham Williams from 1977 to 1979. He accepted the position of producer for Season 18, the last that featured Tom Baker'...
A very interesting video on Who just prior to the TV Movie, includes a lot of 'Who' names like: Adrian Mills, Andrew Beech, Peter Davison, Sylvestor McCoy, Barry Letts, Adrian Rigelsford, John Nathan Turner and Rebecca Levene, one time editor of the Virgin Doctor Who book line.
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