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Saturday 10 October 2009

Barry Letts (1925-2009)

Barry Letts, well known for his work producing Classic Doctor Who, sadly passed away yesterday at the age of 84.

Letts was once an actor but became a producer in the 1960's and soon found work as a director on several BBC programmes. His first work on Doctor Who was a director of the 2nd Doctor adventure, Enemy of the World and went on to accept the job of producer of Jon Pertwee's first series in 1969. Letts worked on Doctor Who for the following five series'.

Letts was involved in the creation of Sarah Jane Smith who, of course, still stars in the show occasionally to this day and even has her own spin off show and he also was included in the decision to cast the legend that is Tom Baker as the Fourth Doctor.

He helped to keep an eye on series 16 of Doctor Who back in 1978 when producer, Graham Williams broke his leg and Barry later worked as Executive Producer in 1980. For many years thereafter, Letts wrote novels, novelisations and radio serials connected to the programme. He also appeared on DVD commentaries and in various documentaries.

Despite no longer working on the show, Barry remained a fan and was connected with the show right up until his death.Barry Letts was also well known for his work on Eastenders amongst the many other shows he worked on.

Yesterday, just a few hours before Letts died it was announced that he would be doing a signing soon of his autobiography (right) which is due for release in November. Unfortunately, that will never happen.

It is a great loss not just Doctor Who fans but for the entire world.
R.I.P Barry Letts - Gone but never forgotten.

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