Michael Ferguson

Michael Ferguson

Director · Producer · Writer

New Malden, Surrey, England, UK
June 14, 1937

Biography

Michael Ferguson (14 June 1937 — 4 October 2021) was an English director who worked primarily in television. He is best known for his work on such series as Doctor Who (serving as one of few to work on three consecutive eras, directing one First Doctor serial, one Second Doctor serial, and two Third Doctor serials), Casualty, and EastEnders. Ferguson served as executive producer of the latter from 1989 to 1991, and is credited with revitalising the show.

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Representative Works

Killer Waiting
Killer Waiting
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1+1=1.5
1+1=1.5
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Taste of Evil
Taste of Evil
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Doctor Who: The Claws of Axos
Doctor Who: The Claws of Axos
6.8
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Doctor Who: The Seeds of Death
Doctor Who: The Seeds of Death
7.8
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Doctor Who: The Ambassadors of Death
Doctor Who: The Ambassadors of Death
7.2
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The Last Witness
The Last Witness
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Too Close to the Edge
Too Close to the Edge
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Doctor Who: The War Machines
Doctor Who: The War Machines
7.4
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Return of the Unknown
Return of the Unknown
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The Yellow Pill
The Yellow Pill
9.0
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Warriors of Mars
Warriors of Mars
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Awards and Honors

Critical Favorites

1+1=1.5
1969Nominee

Best Director

1+1=1.5

Taste of Evil
1971Nominee

Best Director

Taste of Evil

Doctor Who: The Claws of Axos
1971Nominee

Best Director

Doctor Who: The Claws of Axos

Career Highlights

Doctor Who: The Seeds of Death
1969Highlight

Best Director

Doctor Who: The Seeds of Death

Doctor Who: The Ambassadors of Death
1970Highlight

Best Director

Doctor Who: The Ambassadors of Death