Without Barry Letts doctor who would very probably not have seen the like of tom baker-the penultimate doctor for most-myself included. he wrote and created the character of sarah jane smith played by the wonderfull Elizabeth Sladen (my favourite 'never aging' companion). he originally worked on a William Hartnell episode but was most known for his stint during the Pertwee era. but forgive my ignorance and read about him from someone better clued in-
http://gallifreynewsbase.blogspot.com/2009/10/barry-letts-1925-2009.html

R.I.P. Barry Letts 1925-2009

R.I.P. Stephen Gateley 1976-2009
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thanks for the heads up patrick!
ReplyDeleteI think for most Tom Baker was the favourite Dr Who, definitely the most famous... not the penultimate.
ReplyDeleteRegardless still quite the loss.