Verity Lambert (1935-2007)

Verity Lambert, TV producer and co-creator of Doctor Who, has died.

Within Verity’s career, there is a hell of a lot that someone could be proud of. She was a young, female producer who made herself a success in the male dominated BBC of the 1960’s. She owned her own TV production company, and was instrumental in creating some of the finest dramas ever screened. She was also responsible for some popular sitcoms, and some less than popular – but still famous – TV as well.

But it will be Doctor Who that she will be remembered for. But really, is that such a bad thing?

Today is the 44th anniversary of the first broadcast of Doctor Who. 44 years after the first broadcast, it could probably be argued that it is the BBC’s flagship programme and still entertains millions of people – not just in this country, but around the world. And let’s be honest, to have played a crucial role in creating such a well-loved programme is an enviable legacy by itself.