Pennant Roberts

Pennant Roberts (born John Pennant RobertsA Brief History of Time (Travel): Pennant Roberts 15 December 1940 in Weston-Super-MarePennant Roberts Obituary - The Guardian, died 22 June 2010Doctor Who Guide) directed several Doctor Who television stories during the Tom Baker era and one each featuring Peter Davison and Colin Baker.
Before entering into television, Roberts studied physics in Bristol. Starting as a floor manager at the BBC, he eventually moved in the Drama department.
His work included the uncompleted story Shada, footage from which was later repurposed for inclusion in the twentieth anniversary episode The Five Doctors. Roberts was not credited for this prominent usage of material he shot.
According to Louise Jameson, Roberts was integral in her casting as Leela, having recalled her audition for the TV show Survivors.Radio Times: Doctor Who's Louise Jameson reveals why she turned down return
He is the only person to direct Doctor Who stories in both the 1970s and the 1980s.
== Career ==
Outside of Doctor Who, he directed episodes of Doomwatch, and Blake's 7.
== DWU credits ==
* The Face of Evil
* The Sun Makers
* The Pirate Planet
* Shada
* Warriors of the Deep
* Timelash
=== Documentary appearances ===
* Into the Wild (archive recording)
* Running from the Tax Man
* Parrot Fashion
== External links ==
== Footnotes ==
Category:Doctor Who directors
Category:BAFTA award nominees