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Faith Penhale Biography

Birth Name:Faith Penhale

Profession Producer, Script department

Fast Facts

  • Graduated from Bristol University with a degree in Drama and earned her Master's in Journalism from City University
  • Started out as a journalist before joining the BBC as a researcher for BBC Features and Events in 1998
  • Worked as a script editor on the soap operas "Doctors" and "EastEnders" in the early 2000s
  • Quote: "(On "Doctor Who"): "It's an addiction and a way of life․․․It was a brave commission in 1963, this odd sci-fi show, real creative bravery․ It felt like even more of a risk bringing it back in 2005, and it's our responsibility to keep inventing․""
  • Best known as the head of drama for BBC Wales, making her the executive producer of "Doctor Who․"

Awards

  • 2020BAFTA TV Award-Drama Series: nominated
  • 2024BAFTA TV Award-Drama Series: nominated