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In the 1963 version of ''[[Doctor Who]]'', the executive producer credit was nonstandard, given that the [[Head of Serials]] (or later [[Head of Series and Serials]]) functioned as uncredited executive producer of not only ''Doctor Who'', but all programmes in the department. The only exception was during [[season 18]]; at the time, the incoming Head asked [[Barry Letts]] to do the job for him on ''Doctor Who'' and oversee [[John Nathan-Turner]]'s first year as [[producer]]. ([[REF]]: ''[[The Fourth Doctor Handbook]]'') Hence, for that year only, an executive producer was credited on BBC-produced ''Doctor Who''. | In the 1963 version of ''[[Doctor Who]]'', the executive producer credit was nonstandard, given that the [[Head of Serials]] (or later [[Head of Series and Serials]]) functioned as uncredited executive producer of not only ''Doctor Who'', but all programmes in the department. The only exception was during [[Season 18 (Doctor Who 1963)|season 18]]; at the time, the incoming Head asked [[Barry Letts]] to do the job for him on ''Doctor Who'' and oversee [[John Nathan-Turner]]'s first year as [[producer]]. ([[REF]]: ''[[The Fourth Doctor Handbook]]'') Hence, for that year only, an executive producer was credited on BBC-produced ''Doctor Who''. | ||
Since [[Doctor Who (TV story)|the 1996 tele-film]], executive producers have been routinely credited on all [[Doctor Who universe|DWU]] episodes. There have always been ''multiple'' executive producers on each episode of ''[[Doctor Who]]'', ''[[The Sarah Jane Adventures]]'', ''[[Torchwood (TV series)|Torchwood]]'', ''[[Class (TV series)|Class]]'', and ''[[K9 (TV series)|K9]]'' — except for the official BBC parody, ''[[The Curse of Fatal Death]]''. | Since [[Doctor Who (TV story)|the 1996 tele-film]], executive producers have been routinely credited on all [[Doctor Who universe|DWU]] episodes. There have always been ''multiple'' executive producers on each episode of ''[[Doctor Who]]'', ''[[The Sarah Jane Adventures]]'', ''[[Torchwood (TV series)|Torchwood]]'', ''[[Class (TV series)|Class]]'', and ''[[K9 (TV series)|K9]]'' — except for the official BBC parody, ''[[The Curse of Fatal Death (TV story)|The Curse of Fatal Death]]''. | ||
Different executive producers have traditionally had different production emphases. [[Russell T Davies]] and [[Steven Moffat]], for instance, have been [[head writer|primarily focussed on the writing]], though they have had the authority to make decisions on any production matter they chose. [[Julie Gardner]] and [[Piers Wenger]] have held an executive producer credit largely because they held the position of [[Head of Drama]] at [[BBC Wales]]. In this way, they were not dissimilar to the uncredited executive producers of the past, like [[Shaun Sutton]]. | Different executive producers have traditionally had different production emphases. [[Russell T Davies]] and [[Steven Moffat]], for instance, have been [[head writer|primarily focussed on the writing]], though they have had the authority to make decisions on any production matter they chose. [[Julie Gardner]] and [[Piers Wenger]] have held an executive producer credit largely because they held the position of [[Head of Drama]] at [[BBC Wales]], with Gardner later being the cofounder of [[Bad Wolf Productions]] some time after leaving her position as Head of Drama. In this way, they were not dissimilar to the uncredited executive producers of the past, like [[Shaun Sutton]]. | ||
In contrast to the classic series, they have been much more involved with the workaday production of the show. They have made direct contributions to narrative and storytelling, as well. Gardner overrode RTD and insisted that the [[Tenth Doctor]] should leave [[Earth]] for the last time from the [[Powell Estate]], to narratively "bookend" his first appearance on Earth in ''[[The Christmas Invasion (TV story)|The Christmas Invasion]]''. ([[PCOM]]: ''[[The End of Time (TV story)|The End of Time]], part 2'') The "BBC Wales executive producer" also had an active role in major casting; Wenger was directly involved in choosing [[Matt Smith]] ([[CON]]: ''[[The Eleventh Doctor (CON episode)|The Eleventh Doctor]]'') and Gardner negotiated for the [[Series 4 (Doctor Who)|series 4]] return of [[Catherine Tate]] largely without Davies' assistance. ([[REF]]: ''[[The Writer's Tale]]'') | In contrast to the classic series, they have been much more involved with the workaday production of the show. They have made direct contributions to narrative and storytelling, as well. Gardner overrode RTD and insisted that the [[Tenth Doctor]] should leave [[Earth]] for the last time from the [[Powell Estate]], to narratively "bookend" his first appearance on Earth in ''[[The Christmas Invasion (TV story)|The Christmas Invasion]]''. ([[PCOM]]: ''[[The End of Time (TV story)|The End of Time]], part 2'') The "BBC Wales executive producer" also had an active role in major casting; Wenger was directly involved in choosing [[Matt Smith]] ([[CON]]: ''[[The Eleventh Doctor (CON episode)|The Eleventh Doctor]]'') and Gardner negotiated for the [[Series 4 (Doctor Who 2005)|series 4]] return of [[Catherine Tate]] largely without Davies' assistance. ([[REF]]: ''[[The Writer's Tale]]'') | ||
== Executive producers of ''Doctor Who'' == | == Executive producers of ''Doctor Who'' == | ||
=== Season 18 === | === Season 18 === | ||
* [[Barry Letts]] | * [[Barry Letts]] | ||
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* [[Alex Beaton]] | * [[Alex Beaton]] | ||
* [[Philip Segal]] | * [[Philip Segal]] | ||
=== With Russell T Davies (2005-2010) === | === With Russell T Davies (2005-2010) === | ||
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* [[Brian Minchin]] | * [[Brian Minchin]] | ||
=== | === With Chris Chibnall (2018-2022) === | ||
* [[Matt Strevens]] | * [[Matt Strevens]] | ||
=== With Russell T Davies (2023-present) === | |||
* Julie Gardner | |||
* Jane Tranter | |||
* Phil Collinson | |||
* Joel Collins | |||
== Executive producers of ''Torchwood'' == | == Executive producers of ''Torchwood'' == | ||
=== Series 1 to 3 Children of Earth === | === Series 1 to 3 Children of Earth === | ||
* [[Russell T Davies]] | * [[Russell T Davies]] | ||
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== Executive producers of ''The Sarah Jane Adventures'' == | == Executive producers of ''The Sarah Jane Adventures'' == | ||
=== Series 1 === | === Series 1 === | ||
* [[Phil Collinson]] | * [[Phil Collinson]] | ||
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* [[Steven Moffat]] | * [[Steven Moffat]] | ||
* [[Patrick Ness]] | * [[Patrick Ness]] | ||
[[fr:Producteur délégué]] | |||
[[Category:Production team titles]] | [[Category:Production team titles]] | ||
Latest revision as of 20:48, 3 November 2024
- You may be looking for co-executive producer, a junior, and not co-equal, title.
An executive producer is the senior above the line talent on an episode, and is in overall charge of any episode's production.
Overview[[edit] | [edit source]]
In the 1963 version of Doctor Who, the executive producer credit was nonstandard, given that the Head of Serials (or later Head of Series and Serials) functioned as uncredited executive producer of not only Doctor Who, but all programmes in the department. The only exception was during season 18; at the time, the incoming Head asked Barry Letts to do the job for him on Doctor Who and oversee John Nathan-Turner's first year as producer. (REF: The Fourth Doctor Handbook) Hence, for that year only, an executive producer was credited on BBC-produced Doctor Who.
Since the 1996 tele-film, executive producers have been routinely credited on all DWU episodes. There have always been multiple executive producers on each episode of Doctor Who, The Sarah Jane Adventures, Torchwood, Class, and K9 — except for the official BBC parody, The Curse of Fatal Death.
Different executive producers have traditionally had different production emphases. Russell T Davies and Steven Moffat, for instance, have been primarily focussed on the writing, though they have had the authority to make decisions on any production matter they chose. Julie Gardner and Piers Wenger have held an executive producer credit largely because they held the position of Head of Drama at BBC Wales, with Gardner later being the cofounder of Bad Wolf Productions some time after leaving her position as Head of Drama. In this way, they were not dissimilar to the uncredited executive producers of the past, like Shaun Sutton.
In contrast to the classic series, they have been much more involved with the workaday production of the show. They have made direct contributions to narrative and storytelling, as well. Gardner overrode RTD and insisted that the Tenth Doctor should leave Earth for the last time from the Powell Estate, to narratively "bookend" his first appearance on Earth in The Christmas Invasion. (PCOM: The End of Time, part 2) The "BBC Wales executive producer" also had an active role in major casting; Wenger was directly involved in choosing Matt Smith (CON: The Eleventh Doctor) and Gardner negotiated for the series 4 return of Catherine Tate largely without Davies' assistance. (REF: The Writer's Tale)
Executive producers of Doctor Who[[edit] | [edit source]]
Season 18[[edit] | [edit source]]
1996 movie[[edit] | [edit source]]
With Russell T Davies (2005-2010)[[edit] | [edit source]]
Series 1[[edit] | [edit source]]
Series 2[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Julie Gardner
Series 3 and 4[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Julie Gardner
- Phil Collinson
With Steven Moffat (2010-2017)[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Piers Wenger
- Caroline Skinner
- Caroline Skinner
With Chris Chibnall (2018-2022)[[edit] | [edit source]]
With Russell T Davies (2023-present)[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Julie Gardner
- Jane Tranter
- Phil Collinson
- Joel Collins
Executive producers of Torchwood[[edit] | [edit source]]
Series 1 to 3 Children of Earth[[edit] | [edit source]]
Series 4 Miracle Day[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Russell T Davies
- Julie Gardner
- Jane Tranter
Bharat Nalluri directed The New World, on which he was credited as a full executive producer.
Executive producers of The Sarah Jane Adventures[[edit] | [edit source]]
Series 1[[edit] | [edit source]]
Series 2[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Russell T Davies
- Julie Gardner
Series 3[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Russell T Davies
- Julie Gardner
- Piers Wenger
Series 4 and 5[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Russell T Davies
- Nikki Wilson
