David Whitaker

TV Writer

1928 – 1980

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Who was David Whitaker?

David Whitaker was an English television writer and novelist known for his work in 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.

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Born
Apr 18, 1928
Knebworth
Also known as
  • David Arthur Whitaker
  • David Whittaker
Nationality
  • England
  • United Kingdom
Profession
Died
Feb 4, 1980
Fulham

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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