Myth Makers 48: Graeme Harper

Myth Makers 48: Graeme Harper

2000
50min

Graeme Harper, director of the acclaimed Doctor Who stories The Caves of Androzani and Revelation of the Daleks, shares the story of their creation. Widely hailed as among the best of the Doctor’s adventures, both cemented Graeme’s reputation as one of the show's most dynamic talents. Starting in the 1970s as an Assistant Floor Manager, he worked on Jon Pertwee-era episodes including Colony in Space, Planet of the Daleks, and Planet of the Spiders, later serving as Production Assistant on Tom Baker stories The Seeds of Doom and Warriors’ Gate, collaborating with directors like Douglas Camfield and Michael Briant. Between work on EastEnders and Grange Hill, Graeme sat down with Nicholas Briggs for a lively discussion about his BBC career, future ambitions, and the untold story behind the cancelled 30th anniversary special, The Dark Dimension.

Myth Makers 48: Graeme Harper

Storyline

Graeme Harper, director of the acclaimed Doctor Who stories The Caves of Androzani and Revelation of the Daleks, shares the story of their creation. Widely hailed as among the best of the Doctor’s adventures, both cemented Graeme’s reputation as one of the show's most dynamic talents. Starting in the 1970s as an Assistant Floor Manager, he worked on Jon Pertwee-era episodes including Colony in Space, Planet of the Daleks, and Planet of the Spiders, later serving as Production Assistant on Tom Baker stories The Seeds of Doom and Warriors’ Gate, collaborating with directors like Douglas Camfield and Michael Briant. Between work on EastEnders and Grange Hill, Graeme sat down with Nicholas Briggs for a lively discussion about his BBC career, future ambitions, and the untold story behind the cancelled 30th anniversary special, The Dark Dimension.
    Released
    January 2000
    Runtime
    50min
    Status
    Released
    Language
    English
    Production
    Reeltime Pictures
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