# Gary Russell

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Podcast: [Scarred For Life](https://stenobird.com/podcast/scarred-for-life-6609228)
Published: 2026-02-09T02:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

This week’s guest is actor, writer and producer Gary Russell.As a child actor, Gary starred in the classic BBC adaptation of The Phoenix and The Carpet, he also played Dick in The Famous Five, and had the starring role in the Scarred For Life favourite Dark Towers from the Look and Read series. Gary has written extensively in the world of Doctor Who and spent six years as script editor of the TV series, The Sarah Jane Adventures and Torchwood under both Russell T. Davis and Steven Moffat. Gary co-created audio company Big Finish and had a key role as a producer in its early days. He is currently bringing TV classics such as The Time Tunnel and Sky back into audio form. To join Scarred Club and get fortnightly bonus episodes, monthly newsletters, ad-free listening and access to the members forum - sign-up here - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://scarredforlife.supportingcast.fm/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on socials: Scarred For Life - Facebook / Instagram Production Company - Lock It In Studio Andy Bush - ⁠Twitter⁠ / ⁠Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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