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'''{{PAGENAME}}''' — formally, '''Neil Edward Russell''' — was the original brand manager for the [[BBC Wales]] stable of [[Doctor Who universe|''Doctor Who'' universe]] programmes. He famously had a direct impact upon the production of ''[[Voyage of the Damned]]'' by making the initial overtures to [[Kylie Minogue]]'s confidante, Will Baker, which led to her being cast in that [[Christmas]] special.<ref>[http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/tv_and_radio/article3041389.ece Moran, Caitlin. "Behind the scenes of the Doctor Who Christmas Special, starring Kylie". timesonline.co.uk. 15 December 2007.]</ref> In [[2011]], he made a high-profile donation of his time to the hospice which had cared for [[Elisabeth Sladen]] in her final days by undertaking a charity walk from [[Upper Boat Studios]] in [[Wales]] to the [[BBC Television Centre]] in [[London]].<ref>[http://www.walesonline.co.uk/cardiffonline/cardiff-news/2011/08/06/doctor-who-executive-embarks-upon-charity-trek-in-memory-of-sarah-jane-actress-91466-29186990/ Henry, Graham. "Doctor Who executive embarks upon charity trek in memory of Sarah Jane actress". walesonline.co.uk. 6 August 2011.]</ref> | '''{{PAGENAME}}''' — formally, '''Neil Edward Russell''' — was the original brand manager for the [[BBC Wales]] stable of [[Doctor Who universe|''Doctor Who'' universe]] programmes. He famously had a direct impact upon the production of ''[[Voyage of the Damned]]'' by making the initial overtures to [[Kylie Minogue]]'s confidante, Will Baker, which led to her being cast in that [[Christmas]] special.<ref>[http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/tv_and_radio/article3041389.ece Moran, Caitlin. "Behind the scenes of the Doctor Who Christmas Special, starring Kylie". timesonline.co.uk. 15 December 2007.]</ref> In [[2011]], he made a high-profile donation of his time to the hospice which had cared for [[Elisabeth Sladen]] in her final days by undertaking a charity walk from [[Upper Boat Studios]] in [[Wales]] to the [[BBC Television Centre]] in [[London]].<ref>[http://www.walesonline.co.uk/cardiffonline/cardiff-news/2011/08/06/doctor-who-executive-embarks-upon-charity-trek-in-memory-of-sarah-jane-actress-91466-29186990/ Henry, Graham. "Doctor Who executive embarks upon charity trek in memory of Sarah Jane actress". walesonline.co.uk. 6 August 2011.]</ref> | ||
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Russell's exact title has been represented differently on different programmes. His formal title appears to be "Senior Brand Executive", as is his credit on [[CON]]: ''[[What Goes on Tour...]]''. However, he was also credited as the simpler "brand manager" on [[Doctor Who at the Proms (2010)|the 2010 edition of ''Doctor Who at the Proms'']]. | Russell's exact title has been represented differently on different programmes. His formal title appears to be "Senior Brand Executive", as is his credit on [[CON]]: ''[[What Goes on Tour...]]''. However, he was also credited as the simpler "brand manager" on [[Doctor Who at the Proms (2010)|the 2010 edition of ''Doctor Who at the Proms'']]. | ||
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