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Sydney Newman

Newman as part of a Canadian media delegation to China.

Sydney Cecil Newman OC (April 1, 1917 – October 30, 1997) was a Canadian film and television producer, who played a pioneering role in British television and Canadian cinema. During the 1950s and 60s, he was granted the role of Head of Drama within both ABC Weekend TV and the BBC. During this time, he created the spy-fi series The Avengers and co-created the science-fiction series Doctor Who.

After his return to Canada in 1970, Newman was appointed acting director of the Broadcast Programs Branch for the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission and then head of the National Film Board of Canada. He also occupied senior positions at the Canadian Film Development Corporation and Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, as well as acting as an advisor to the Secretary of State. (Full article...)

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Main editors: @Angmering and Shawn in Montreal:
Promoted: April 3, 2010
Reasons for nomination: Hoping for November 23rd the 61st aniversery of one of his most significant works, Doctor Who. I understand that the significance is loose so I would really accept any date.
Support as nominator. Questions? four Olifanofmrtennant (she/her) 01:33, 9 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]