Philip Hinchcliffe
Philip Michael Hinchcliffe (born 1 October 1944) is a retired English television producer, screenwriter and script editor. After graduating from Cambridge University, he began his career as a writer and script editor at Associated Television before joining the BBC to produce Doctor Who in one of its most popular eras from 1974 to 1977.
Following Doctor Who, Hinchcliffe remained with the BBC as a producer for several years, working on series such as Private Schulz (1981), before launching a freelance career in the mid-1980s, which included making Bust and The Charmer (both 1987) for London Weekend Television. He finished his career as an executive producer for Scottish Television, with his final credit on Take Me (2001).
| Known For | Production |
|---|---|
| Most Rating | 0.2411 |
| Birthday | 1944-10-01 |
| Place of Birth | Dewsbury, West Yorkshire |
| Also Known As |
1995
The Making of Shakedown: Return of the Sontarans
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Climb aboard the HMS Belfast and enter Pinewood Film Studios for a fascinating and humorous insight into the making of SHAKEDOWN — Return of the Sonta...
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The Making of Shakedown: Return of the Sontarans
1995
The Doctors: 30 Years of Time Travel and Beyond
7/2
More than 30 years have now passed since a certain time traveling police box first materialized on our television screens, and the exploits of its var...
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The Doctors: 30 Years of Time Travel and Beyond
1993
30 Years in the TARDIS
7.875/4
A documentary celebrating the 30th anniversary of Doctor Who, featuring new interviews, rare archive footage and recently discovered material.
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30 Years in the TARDIS
2004
Serial Thrillers
8/1
In 2004 a documentary was commissioned by the BBC looking back at the Philip Hinchcliffe era of British Television Series Doctor Who and what made tho...
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Serial Thrillers
1977
Whose Doctor Who
2/1
Melvyn Bragg presents this 1977 documentary about Doctor Who from BBC2's 'The Lively Arts' strand, featuring extensive behind-the-scenes coverage of t...
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Whose Doctor Who
2003
The Story of Doctor Who
8/1
Documentary to celebrate the fortieth anniversary of this popular cult sci-fi television series.
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The Story of Doctor Who
2021
Philip Hinchcliffe: Uncut
0/0
Bill Baggs interviewed Hinchcliffe in nineties for the documentary 30 Years of Time Travel & Beyond. Now for the first time the entire interview will...
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Philip Hinchcliffe: Uncut
2020
Behind the Sofa - Season 14
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New episodes with Tom Baker, Louise Jameson, Philip Hinchcliffe, plus companions Sophie Aldred and Peter Purves.
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Behind the Sofa - Season 14
2006
The Dalek Tapes
7.5/1
A look at the appearances of the Daleks and Davros in the classic Doctor Who era.
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The Dalek Tapes
1976
Doctor Who: The Brain of Morbius
8.1/7
Mad scientist Mehendri Solon is building a body from spare parts to house the disembodied brain of the evil Time Lord Morbius. He fancies the Doctor's...
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Doctor Who: The Brain of Morbius
2007
A Darker Side: The Making of Planet of Evil
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A selection of key production personnel look at the making of Planet of Evil.
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A Darker Side: The Making of Planet of Evil
2012
Into the Wild: The Making of The Face of Evil
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A look at the making of The Face of Evil.
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Into the Wild: The Making of The Face of Evil
2012
The Sandmine Murders
8/1
Cast and crew look back on the filming of Doctor Who: The Robots of Death
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The Sandmine Murders
2010
The Tin Men and the Witch
0/0
The making of Revenge of the Cybermen, with director Michael E Briant, incoming producer Philip Hinchcliffe and outgoing producer Barry Letts.
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The Tin Men and the Witch
2007
Are Friends Electric?
0/0
This documentary examines Tom Baker's introduction as the Doctor and the making of his first story, Robot.
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Are Friends Electric?
2013
Scotch Mist in Sussex
7/1
Cast and crew look back at the making of Terror of the Zygons.
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Scotch Mist in Sussex
2010
Podshock
0/0
The cast and crew of The Seeds of Doom look back on the making of this story.
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Podshock
2010
The Foe from the Future
0/0
A look at the unmade story, The Foe from the Future, which formed the basis of The Talons of Weng-Chiang.
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The Foe from the Future
2013
Remembering Douglas Camfield
8/1
The life and work of respected director Douglas Camfield is remembered in this documentary.
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Remembering Douglas Camfield
2006
Changing Time: Living and Leaving Doctor Who
8/1
A special 50-minute documentary that looks at the making of The Hand of Fear, and also examines the special relationship between the Doctor and his co...
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Changing Time: Living and Leaving Doctor Who
2025
Worlds Within: The Life of Ian Marter
0/0
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...
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Worlds Within: The Life of Ian Marter
2020
Whose Doctor Who: Revisited
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Toby Hadoke meets the producers and grown-up stars of the first ever Doctor Who documentary.
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Whose Doctor Who: Revisited
2024
Darkness & Light: The Life of Graham Williams
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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 f...
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Darkness & Light: The Life of Graham Williams
2007
Terror Nation: Terry Nation and Doctor Who
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A documentary about the writer Terry Nation, creator of the Daleks.
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