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A '''best boy''' is the principal assistant of the [[gaffer]] and is therefore responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of the electrical department. | A '''best boy''' is the principal assistant of the [[gaffer]] and is therefore responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of the electrical department. They co-ordinate and schedules the lighting and electrical work that needs to be done on an episode and manages the personnel issues of their department. Other departments usually communicate to the electrical department through the best boy. Despite its connotations, the best boy is not usually a particularly young person, nor necessarily male. | ||
Best boys were never credited until the 2005 version of ''[[Doctor Who]]''. This is probably because, to the extent they existed, they were considered a part of the [[ | Best boys were never credited until the 2005 version of ''[[Doctor Who]]''. This is probably because, to the extent they existed, they were considered a part of the [[BBC]]'s general staff, rather than personnel specifically assigned to ''Doctor Who''. Since ''[[Rose (TV story)|Rose]]'', however, they have been credited on every episode. | ||
[[Key grip]]s can also have best boys, but no [[BBC Wales]] production has yet credited a best boy grip. When the credit "best boy" is seen in the end credits of a BBC Wales episode, it | [[Key grip]]s can also have best boys, but no [[BBC Wales]] production has yet credited a best boy grip. When the credit "best boy" is seen in the end credits of a BBC Wales episode, it refers to the more precise title, "best boy electric". | ||
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Latest revision as of 16:31, 21 October 2024
A best boy is the principal assistant of the gaffer and is therefore responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of the electrical department. They co-ordinate and schedules the lighting and electrical work that needs to be done on an episode and manages the personnel issues of their department. Other departments usually communicate to the electrical department through the best boy. Despite its connotations, the best boy is not usually a particularly young person, nor necessarily male.
Best boys were never credited until the 2005 version of Doctor Who. This is probably because, to the extent they existed, they were considered a part of the BBC's general staff, rather than personnel specifically assigned to Doctor Who. Since Rose, however, they have been credited on every episode.
Key grips can also have best boys, but no BBC Wales production has yet credited a best boy grip. When the credit "best boy" is seen in the end credits of a BBC Wales episode, it refers to the more precise title, "best boy electric".
