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David Arthur Whitaker (18 April 1928 – 4 February 1980) was an English television writer and novelist who worked on the early years of the science-fiction TV series Doctor Who. He served as the programme's first story editor , supervising the writing of its first 51 episodes from 1963 to 1964.
David Whitaker was born on 18 April 1928 in Knebworth, Hertfordshire, England. He was a writer, known for Doctor Who (1963), Doctor Who: The Evil of the Daleks (2021) and Undermind (1965). He was married to June Barry. He died on 4 February 1980 in Fulham, London, England, UK.
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- February 4, 1980
- April 18, 1928
Nov 23, 2023 · A new biography has unveiled fresh details about Doctor Who's first story editor from 1963. David Whitaker, born in Knebworth, Hertfordshire, commissioned the first Dalek story and might have...
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David Whitaker was an English screenwriter and novelist best known for his work in the early days of the British science fiction television series Doctor Who. He served as the series' first story editor working on the programme's first fifty one episodes in this capacity. ...more. Combine Editions. David Whitaker’s books.
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David Whitaker was born on April 18, 1928 in Knebworth, Hertfordshire, England. He was a writer, known for Doctor Who (1963), Doctor Who: The Evil of the Daleks (2021) and Undermind (1965). He was married to June Barry. He died on February 4, 1980 in Fulham, London, England, UK.
- April 18, 1928
- February 4, 1980
David Whitaker played a huge part in the early years of Doctor Who. He was the show’s first story editor and wrote several adventures for the first three Doctors.
Sep 27, 2023 · David Whitaker in an Exciting Adventure with Television is by Simon Guerrier, himself no stranger to writing for the Doctor. Whitaker, as much as anybody else, helped shape a vague idea into a concept which still endures six decades later. Now Guerrier explores his fascinating life and work.
