About Gary Russell
Gary's on-screen acting career ranged from leading roles in the BBC's adaptation of E. Nesbit's novel The Phoenix and the Carpet and ITV's adaptations of Enid Blyton's Famous Five novels (as Dick) to a walk-on part in the James Bond movie Octopussy. He has also appeared on stage. He was editor of Doctor Who Magazine between 1992 and 1995. He was the producer for the Doctor Who licensed audio drama tie-ins at Big Finish Productions from its inception in 1998 until July 2006, when he stepped down to work for BBC Wales on Doctor Who and Torchwood. He has written a number of Doctor Who spin-off novels and in 2000 co-wrote with executive producer Philip Segal the book Doctor Who: Regeneration (HarperCollins, ISBN 0-00-710591-6), the making-of book of the 1996 Doctor Who television movie, as well as the TV movie's novelisation in 1996.
He wrote The Art of The Lord of the Rings, which was also published as three separate books (one for each film), and contributed to Gollum: How We Made Movie Magic with Andy Serkis. His behind-the-scenes book Doctor Who: The Inside Story was published in October 2006, coinciding with his joining the Doctor Who production team. His most recent reference work was also for Doctor Who; published in 2007 by BBC Books, The Doctor Who Encyclopedia is a guide to the current Doctor Who series (2005 - present). In 2007 he directed the animated mini series The Infinite Quest which tied in with the 2007 television series of Doctor Who.
Gary currently works for BBC Drama as Script Editor for Doctor Who, Torchwood and The Sarah-Jane Adventures.
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'Spies, Smugglers and Spook Trains' by Gary Russell
The making of ‘Enid Blyton’s The Famous Five’ in the 1970s
Part memoir, part behind-the-scenes book, this is a personal recollection of being a young actor, playing Dick Kirrin – one of he legendary ‘Famous Five’ - during the 1970s, the heyday of childrens’ drama programming for the ITV network. With input from other people who were there at the time, plus a full episode guide, notes on locations and actors, this book will offer a unique perspective on one of the best-remembered ITV childrens’ shows and one of the most popular and enduring of the many visual adaptations of Enid Blyton’s classic and timeless works.
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