Waris Hussein

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Waris Hussein (né Habibullah; born 9 December 1938) is a British-Indian television and film director. At the beginning of his career, he was employed by the BBC as its youngest drama director. He directed early episodes of Doctor Who, including the first serial, An Unearthly Child (1963), and later directed the multiple-award-winning Thames Television serial Edward & Mrs. Simpson (1978).

  • Directing
  • Born 9 December 1938 (age 87)
  • Lucknow, United Provinces, British India
  • 89 credits

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Most-watched Waris Hussein films currently: Melody (1971), Mrs. Henderson Presents (2005), Mr. Nice (2010), A Touch of Love (1969), Surviving (1985).

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Selected TV credits: Doctor Who (1963), Play for Today (1970), BBC Play of the Month (1965), ITV Playhouse (1967), Compact (1962).

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