Robert Holmes

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Robert Colin Holmes (2 April 1926 – 24 May 1986) was a British television scriptwriter. For over 25 years, he contributed to some of the most popular programmes screened in the UK. He is particularly remembered for his work on science fiction programmes, most notably his extensive contributions to Doctor Who, which included working as its script editor from 1974 to 1977. Description above from the Wikipedia article Robert Holmes (scriptwriter), licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

  • Writing
  • Born 2 April 1926
  • Died 24 May 1986 (age 60)
  • Hertfordshire, England, UK
  • 55 credits

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Most-watched Robert Holmes films currently: Doctor Who: The Ribos Operation (1978), Doctor Who: Horror of Fang Rock (1977), Invasion (1965), Doctor Who: The Talons of Weng-Chiang (1977), Doctor Who: The Brain of Morbius (1976).

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Selected TV credits: Doctor Who (1963), Playhouse (1974), The Saint (1962), Bergerac (1981), Dr. Finlay's Casebook (1962).

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