Robert Shearman

Writing

Robert Shearman

Born 1970-02-10 · Horsham, Sussex, England, UK

Robert Charles Shearman, is an English television, radio, stage play and short story writer. He is known for his World Fantasy Award-winning short stories, as well as his work for Doctor Who, and his association with Jarvis & Ayres Productions (Martin Jarvis and Rosalind Ayres) which has resulted in six plays for BBC Radio 4, broadcast in the station's regular weekday Afternoon Play slot, and one classic serial.

Acting credits

The Voice poster
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A man starts hearing a mysterious voice that tells him to hurt everyone around him.

The Voice

2022

Daleks! Beyond the Screen poster
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A look at the merchandising opportunities presented by the popularity of the Daleks.

Daleks! Beyond the Screen

2010

Snake Charmer: The Making of 'Snakedance' poster
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Cast and crew look back at the making of Snakedance. With actors Peter Davison and Janet Fielding, director Fiona Cumming, writer Christopher Bailey, script editor Eric Saward, designer Jan Spoczynski, and new series writer Robert Shearman.

Snake Charmer: The Making of 'Snakedance'

2011

Darkness & Light: The Life of Graham Williams poster
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Family and colleagues remember the Doctor Who producer. In 1977, Birkenhead-born first-time producer Graham Williams took over one of the BBC’s most famous shows, Doctor Who. His turbulent three years in the role saw clashes with star Tom Baker, budgetary nightmares and catastrophic industrial action – but also the highest viewing figures the programme has ever achieved. Graham died in 1990, aged just 45, leaving behind a wife and three young children. In this intimate new film, Graham’s family, friends and colleagues look back on a life of darkness and light.

Darkness & Light: The Life of Graham Williams

2024

Paris in the Springtime poster
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A 45-minute look at the making of City of Death, and in particular, the contribution of writer and script editor Douglas Adams.

Paris in the Springtime

2005

The Celestial Toyroom poster
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A brief overview of the history of Doctor Who toys and related products, presented by Ayesha Antoine. Such toys include the first Daleks made during the initial run of the program and the massive impact they had along with Dalekmania. Other topics include other figures produced over the years such as with the Dapol toy line as well as a look at the modern action figures produced by toy company Character Options.

The Celestial Toyroom

2013

Worlds Within: The Life of Ian Marter poster
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In 1974, Ian Marter was cast as Harry Sullivan, opposite Tom Baker and Elisabeth Sladen, in a new era of Doctor Who. Marter was meant to be the show’s action man, but just months prior to joining, his erratic health nearly caused his death. This new feature-length documentary explores in intimate detail Marter’s turbulent, enigmatic and brilliant life.

Worlds Within: The Life of Ian Marter

2025

Now, Get Out of That poster
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A trio of professional writers examine the art and impact of structuring Doctor Who's narrative around powerful cliffhangers.

Now, Get Out of That

2008

The Doctor's Moriarty poster
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With the introduction of the Master, the Doctor now had his very own Moriarty, who would be the dark figure behind every story in Season 8, and many more beyond that. This documentary discusses the enduring appeal of the character.

The Doctor's Moriarty

2011

Second Time Around: The Troughton Years poster
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Writers, directors, actors and other people associated with Doctor Who discuss Patrick Troughton's time as the Second Doctor, from his first appearance at the end of The Tenth Planet to his final appearance in The War Games.

Second Time Around: The Troughton Years

2012

Daleks! Conquer and Destroy poster
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Since they first appeared on our television screens in 1963, the Daleks have been a source of enduring fascination for followers of Doctor Who. But just what was their appeal? With producer Verity Lambert, Dalek designer Raymond Cusick, director Richard Martin, actress Carole Ann Ford, writer Robert Shearman, designer Matthew Savage, model unit supervisor Mike Tucker and voice of the new series Daleks, Nicholas Briggs.

Daleks! Conquer and Destroy

2010

Dennis Spooner: Wanna Write a Television Series? poster
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A look at writer Dennis Spooner’s work on Doctor Who.

Dennis Spooner: Wanna Write a Television Series?

2009

Plastic Fantastic poster
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How did the writers of Doctor Who and other programmes take something as everyday as plastic and turn it against us?

Plastic Fantastic

2011

Defending the Museum poster
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New series Doctor Who writer Robert Shearman provides a personal and robust defence of this often overlooked story.

Defending the Museum

2010