He served as BBC television's Head of Serials in the 1970s. In this role, he suggested
Tom Baker to
Doctor Who (1963) producer
Barry Letts as a suitable replacement for
Jon Pertwee, having worked with him on
BBC Play of the Month (1965). He also appointed
Philip Hinchcliffe as producer of
Doctor Who (1963) in 1974 following Letts' decision to leave the job after five years.