Jonathan Powell
Biography
Jonathan Powell (born 25 April 1947) is an English producer and writer, known for Testament of Youth (1979), A Perfect Spy (1987) and Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (1979). He was previously married to Sally Brampton.
Known For & Full Filmography3 Titles
Movie - 1992, 2h 15m • as Self
A two part documentary that details the contribution of black and Asian people to television history from the birth of television in 1936 to 1992. Interviewees include: Pearl Connor, Thomas Baptiste, Lenny Henry, Norman Beaton, Horace Ové, Carmen Munroe, and Stuart Hall.
Movie - 2008, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
A retrospective of Colin Baker's turbulent three-years as the Sixth Doctor in Doctor Who (1963), covering his casting, the 1985 hiatus, and his sacking on the orders of BBC One controller Michael Grade.
Movie - 2010, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
During the mid-1980s, senior BBC executives had doubts about whether Doctor Who should continue. In 1987, the programme was given one final chance...