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Terry Nation
Writing

Terry Nation

Born 1930-08-08
Cardiff, Wales, UK
Department: Writing

Biography

Terry Nation was a British television writer. He is perhaps most well-known for his contributions to the original 'Doctor Who' TV series, for which he created the 'Daleks', who would later become the Doctor's arch nemesis and are a recurring threat in the show until this day. His other works include scripts for the TV series' 'The Avengers' and 'MacGyver'.

Known For

Prominent works featuring Terry Nation

MacGyver
TV
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MacGyver

1985
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Doctor Who
TV
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Doctor Who

1963
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The Avengers
TV
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The Avengers

1961
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The Saint
TV
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The Saint

1962
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And Soon the Darkness
Movie
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And Soon the Darkness

2010
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The Persuaders!
TV
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The Persuaders!

1971
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Blake's 7
TV
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Blake's 7

1978
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The Champions
TV
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The Champions

1968
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Dr. Who and the Daleks
Movie
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Dr. Who and the Daleks

1965
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Thriller
TV
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Thriller

1973
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Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (71 titles)

PosterTitleCharacter / RoleTypeYear
Doctor Who: The Daleks in ColourDoctor Who: The Daleks in ColourWriterMovie2023
Talking Doctor WhoTalking Doctor WhoSelf (archive footage)Movie2023
Doctor Who: Friend from the FutureDoctor Who: Friend from the FutureWriterMovie2016
And Soon the DarknessAnd Soon the DarknessOriginal StoryMovie2010
SurvivorsSurvivorsCreatorTV Series2008
Terror Nation: Terry Nation and Doctor WhoTerror Nation: Terry Nation and Doctor WhoSelf (archive footage)Movie2007
Then & NowThen & NowSelf / AppearanceMovie2001
DalekmaniaDalekmaniaHimselfMovie1995
Doctor Who: Daleks - The Early YearsDoctor Who: Daleks - The Early YearsSelf (archival footage)Movie1992
A Fine RomanceA Fine RomanceWriterTV Series1989
Doctor Who Then & NowDoctor Who Then & NowSelf / AppearanceTV Series1987
Blake's 7: AftermathBlake's 7: AftermathWriterMovie1986
Blake's 7: DuelBlake's 7: DuelWriterMovie1986
Blake's 7: OracBlake's 7: OracWriterMovie1986
A Masterpiece of MurderTeleplayMovie1986
MacGyverMacGyverWriterTV Series1985
MacGyverMacGyverProducerTV Series1985
Blake's 7: The BeginningBlake's 7: The BeginningWriterMovie1985
Doctor Who's Who's WhoDoctor Who's Who's WhoSelf / AppearanceTV Series1985
Once Upon a Time LordOnce Upon a Time LordSelfMovie1983
Doctor Who: Destiny of the DaleksDoctor Who: Destiny of the DaleksWriterMovie1979
Death Becomes MeWriterMovie1979
Blake's 7Blake's 7WriterTV Series1978
Blake's 7Blake's 7CreatorTV Series1978
Doctor Who: The Android InvasionDoctor Who: The Android InvasionWriterMovie1975
SurvivorsSurvivorsWriterTV Series1975
SurvivorsSurvivorsCreatorTV Series1975
Doctor Who: Genesis of the DaleksDoctor Who: Genesis of the DaleksWriterMovie1975
London ConspiracyLondon ConspiracyWriterMovie1974
Doctor Who: Death to the DaleksDoctor Who: Death to the DaleksWriterMovie1974
K Is for KillingK Is for KillingWriterMovie1974
Mission: Monte CarloMission: Monte CarloStory ConsultantMovie1974
Mission: Monte CarloMission: Monte CarloAssociate ProducerMovie1974
Doctor Who: Planet of the DaleksDoctor Who: Planet of the DaleksWriterMovie1973
ThrillerThrillerWriterTV Series1973
The Persuaders!The Persuaders!WriterMovie1973
The House in Nightmare ParkThe House in Nightmare ParkProducerMovie1973
The House in Nightmare ParkThe House in Nightmare ParkWriterMovie1973
The Baron: The Man in a Looking GlassThe Baron: The Man in a Looking GlassScreenplayMovie1972
The Baron: Mystery IslandThe Baron: Mystery IslandScreenplayMovie1972
The Incredible Robert Baldick: Never Come NightThe Incredible Robert Baldick: Never Come NightWriterMovie1972
The ProtectorsThe ProtectorsWriterTV Series1972
The Persuaders!The Persuaders!WriterTV Series1971
And Soon the DarknessAnd Soon the DarknessScreenplayMovie1970
And Soon the DarknessAnd Soon the DarknessOriginal StoryMovie1970
Department SDepartment SWriterTV Series1969
The ChampionsThe ChampionsWriterTV Series1968
The BaronThe BaronWriterTV Series1966
Daleks' Invasion Earth: 2150 A.D.Daleks' Invasion Earth: 2150 A.D.Original StoryMovie1966
The Fox and the ForestThe Fox and the ForestWriterMovie1965
Doctor Who: The Daleks' Master PlanDoctor Who: The Daleks' Master PlanWriterMovie1965
Doctor Who: Mission to the UnknownDoctor Who: Mission to the UnknownWriterMovie1965
Out of the UnknownOut of the UnknownWriterTV Series1965
Dr. Who and the DaleksDr. Who and the DaleksOriginal StoryMovie1965
Doctor Who: The ChaseDoctor Who: The ChaseWriterMovie1965
Doctor Who: The Dalek Invasion of EarthDoctor Who: The Dalek Invasion of EarthWriterMovie1964
The Caves of SteelThe Caves of SteelWriterMovie1964
Doctor Who: The Keys of MarinusDoctor Who: The Keys of MarinusWriterMovie1964
Story ParadeWriterTV Series1964
Story ParadeCreatorTV Series1964
Doctor Who: The DaleksDoctor Who: The DaleksWriterMovie1964
Doctor WhoDoctor WhoWriterTV Series1963
Doctor WhoDoctor WhoCharactersTV Series1963
The SaintThe SaintWriterTV Series1962
The SaintThe SaintScreenplayTV Series1962
Out of This WorldOut of This WorldWriterTV Series1962
What a WhopperWhat a WhopperWriterMovie1961
The AvengersThe AvengersWriterTV Series1961
The AvengersThe AvengersTeleplayTV Series1961
The AvengersThe AvengersScript EditorTV Series1961
And the Same to YouAnd the Same to YouAdditional WritingMovie1960