Doctor Who writer Terrance Dicks dies aged 84 as tributes paid to 'magnificent storyteller'

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Doctor Who writer Terrance Dicks dies aged 84 as tributes paid to 'magnificent storyteller'

By Bethany Minelle

 

Terrance Dicks wrote for the sci-fi TV series for 15 years. Pic: Stephen Dicks

 

Doctor Who writer and script editor Terrance Dicks has died aged 84.

 

The author and producer wrote for the long-running TV science fiction series from 1968 to 1983.

 

His agent confirmed he passed away following a short illness on Thursday.

 

Current producer and showrunner of Doctor Who said: "The lights of Doctor Who are dimmer tonight with the passing of Terrance Dicks.

 

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[Gumballl]

RIP.

 

Now if only the long-lasting series itself would die.

[chickenslegs]

11 minutes ago, Gumballl said:

RIP.

 

Now if only the long-lasting series itself would die.

You will be punished for that remark ...

 

[Dumbastheycome]

Wonderful British series incorporating all the best  elements of  science fiction,  humour  and satire achieved on a shoe string budget. Jon Pertwee remains as my mind's image of the Dr Who originated in script  by Terrance  Hicks.

[jerojero]

I think Tom Baker was best, with Jon close second.

Wonderful British series incorporating all the best  elements of  science fiction,  humour  and satire achieved on a shoe string budget. Jon Pertwee remains as my mind's image of the Dr Who originated in script  by Terrance  Hicks.

[Tropposurfer]

15 hours ago, Gumballl said:

RIP.

 

Now if only the long-lasting series itself would die.

shame on you Dr Who rocks .... the universes lol lol ???? ???? ???? ???? ????

[DrPhibes]

19 hours ago, Gumballl said:

RIP.

 

Now if only the long-lasting series itself would die.

Ah, Dr Who.  Grew up on Dr Who. 

 

Who could ever forget the decision of the 4th Dr not to eradicate the Dialeks for good!  My daughter really got into it after the reboot.  So much so, her 10th B-day party was all Dr Who.  Inspired by her love of the show, I went a little overboard (no such thing as an ex-engineer), Red Velvet Tardis cake, Cassandra Lasagna, and all.  Even took a Tardis shower curtain and made the guests go down a narrow hallway to pass through the curtain to enter the big party room (It's smaller on the outside).  How many things (aside from a good book) can you share from generation to generation such as this.  We even went to the sold out (for months) 50th anniversary (Day of the Dr) Sonic Screwdrivers and all at the movie theater (it was broadcast live to 94 countries and shown in 3d at the same time in other countries if no simulcast).  My kids will never forget that generational bonding experience.  Yes, not every episode or Dr. was a knockout, but that does not matter.  It is the idea of the show that has made it so iconic.  RIP Terrance, I can't thank you enough for the memories.

Edited September 5, 2019 by DrPhibes
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