Verity Lambert

Television producer and Doctor Who creator

Verity Lambert - Performers & Entertainers born 1935
Born

1935
90 years ago

Died
Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United Kingdom

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A pioneering television producer, established a significant foothold in British television. Produced the first episodes of the iconic science fiction series Doctor Who in 1963, contributing to its enduring legacy. Held various roles at BBC and played a crucial part in producing notable adaptations and original productions. Later in career, worked on production companies, enhancing the landscape of television programming.

Produced Doctor Who

Worked on television adaptations such as The Last of the Mohicans

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