7.7
TV
Writing
Terry Nation
- Born
- Died
- (aged 66)
- Birthplace
- Cardiff, Wales, UK
- Credits
- 60 titles
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'.
Signature work
Known For
7.7
TV
7.9
TV
Doctor Who
5.3
Movie
And Soon the Darkness
7.8
TV
The Avengers
7.4
TV
The Saint
7.7
TV
The Persuaders!
6.5
Movie
And Soon the Darkness
5.7
Movie
Dr. Who and the Daleks
7.1
TV
Survivors
6.1
Movie
Daleks' Invasion Earth: 2150 A.D.
7.3
TV
Blake's 7
6.8
Movie
The House in Nightmare Park
7.4
Movie
Doctor Who: The Daleks
7.9
TV
Survivors
6.5
TV
The Champions
8.9
Movie
Doctor Who: Genesis of the Daleks
5.5
TV
Department S
6.2
Movie
What a Whopper
Acting credits 8
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Talking Doctor Who Film | Self (archive footage) |
| 2007 | Terror Nation: Terry Nation and Doctor Who Film | Self (archive footage) |
| 2001 | Then & Now Film | |
| 1995 | Dalekmania Film | Himself |
| 1992 | Doctor Who: Daleks - The Early Years Film | Self (archival footage) |
| 1987 | Doctor Who Then & Now TV | (1 ep) |
| 1985 | Doctor Who's Who's Who TV | (1 ep) |
| 1983 | Once Upon a Time Lord Film | Self |
Crew credits 52
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Doctor Who: The Daleks in Colour Film | Writer |
| 2016 | Doctor Who: Friend from the Future Film | Writer |
| 2010 | And Soon the Darkness Film | Original Story |
| 2008 | Survivors TV | Creator |
| 1989 | A Fine Romance TV | Writer (1 ep) |
| 1986 | Blake's 7: Aftermath Film | Writer |
| 1986 | Blake's 7: Duel Film | Writer |
| 1986 | Blake's 7: Orac Film | Writer |
| 1986 | A Masterpiece of Murder Film | Teleplay |
| 1985 | MacGyver TV | Writer, Producer (3 ep) |
| 1985 | Blake's 7: The Beginning Film | Writer |
| 1979 | Doctor Who: Destiny of the Daleks Film | Writer |
| 1979 | Death Becomes Me Film | Writer |
| 1978 | Blake's 7 TV | Writer, Creator (20 ep) |
| 1975 | Doctor Who: The Android Invasion Film | Writer |
| 1975 | Survivors TV | Writer, Creator (7 ep) |
| 1975 | Doctor Who: Genesis of the Daleks Film | Writer |
| 1974 | London Conspiracy Film | Writer |
| 1974 | Doctor Who: Death to the Daleks Film | Writer |
| 1974 | K Is for Killing Film | Writer |
| 1974 | Mission: Monte Carlo Film | Story Consultant, Associate Producer |
| 1973 | Doctor Who: Planet of the Daleks Film | Writer |
| 1973 | Thriller TV | Writer (1 ep) |
| 1973 | The Persuaders! Film | Writer |
| 1973 | The House in Nightmare Park Film | Producer, Writer |
| 1972 | The Baron: The Man in a Looking Glass Film | Screenplay |
| 1972 | The Baron: Mystery Island Film | Screenplay |
| 1972 | The Incredible Robert Baldick: Never Come Night Film | Writer |
| 1972 | The Protectors TV | Writer (4 ep) |
| 1971 | The Persuaders! TV | Writer (7 ep) |
| 1970 | And Soon the Darkness Film | Screenplay, Original Story |
| 1969 | Department S TV | Writer (2 ep) |
| 1968 | The Champions TV | Writer (2 ep) |
| 1966 | The Baron TV | Writer (11 ep) |
| 1966 | Daleks' Invasion Earth: 2150 A.D. Film | Original Story |
| 1965 | The Fox and the Forest Film | Writer |
| 1965 | Doctor Who: The Daleks' Master Plan Film | Writer |
| 1965 | Doctor Who: Mission to the Unknown Film | Writer |
| 1965 | Out of the Unknown TV | Writer (1 ep) |
| 1965 | Dr. Who and the Daleks Film | Original Story |
| 1965 | Doctor Who: The Chase Film | Writer |
| 1964 | Doctor Who: The Dalek Invasion of Earth Film | Writer |
| 1964 | The Caves of Steel Film | Writer |
| 1964 | Doctor Who: The Keys of Marinus Film | Writer |
| 1964 | Story Parade TV | Writer, Creator (2 ep) |
| 1964 | Doctor Who: The Daleks Film | Writer |
| 1963 | Doctor Who TV | Writer, Characters (56 ep) |
| 1962 | The Saint TV | Writer, Screenplay (13 ep) |
| 1962 | Out of This World TV | Writer (3 ep) |
| 1961 | What a Whopper Film | Writer |
| 1961 | The Avengers TV | Writer, Teleplay, Script Editor (6 ep) |
| 1960 | And the Same to You Film | Additional Writing |