Connections Home Fires by DJ Forrest

2015–2016

In keeping with our War theme, I felt it was important to look at others who helped in the war effort, and Home Fires, which followed a group of inspirational women in a rural Cheshire community in WWII seemed fitting. Written by Simon Block, Home Fires ran from 2015 – 2016 and starred Samantha Bond, Daniel Ryan and Claire Rushbrook.

As ever, we’ve done the research so that you don’t have to.

Directors

John Hayes directed 3 episodes in 2016. Directed Doctor Who episode The Night of the Doctor in 2013.

Cast 

Samantha Bond played Frances Barden for 12 episodes from 2015-2016. Played Ms/Mrs Wormwood in SJA episodes Invasion of the Bane in 2007, and Enemy of the Bane two parter in 2008.

Daniel Ryan played Bryn Brindsley for 12 episodes from 2015-2016. Played Biff Kane in Doctor Who episode Midnight in 2008.

Claire Rushbrook played Pat Simms for 12 episodes from 2015-2016. Played Ida Scott in Doctor Who two parter The Impossible Planet and The Satan Pit in 2006. Appeared as Ida for The Destinations of Doctor Who uncredited in 2012, and Doctor Who Greatest Moments in 2009.

Fenella Woolgar played Alison Scotlock for 12 episodes from 2015-2016. Played Agatha Christie in the Doctor Who episode The Unicorn and the Wasp in 2008. Appeared in the Doctor Who Greatest Moments and Doctor Who Confidential episodes in 2009 as that character.

Mark Bonnar played Reverend Adam Collingborne for 3 episodes in 2015. Played Jimmy in Doctor Who two parter The Rebel Flesh and The Almost People in 2011.

James Quinn played Mr. Taylor for 3 episodes in 2016. Played Bill in Doctor Who episode Flatline in 2014.

Elisabeth Hopper played Charlotte Bowers for 2 episodes in 2015. Played Lucie Fanshawe in Doctor Who episode The Woman Who Lived in 2015.

Anthony Calf played Peter Barden for 2 episodes from 2015-2016. Played Godsacre in Doctor Who episode Empress of Mars in 2017. In Classic Who played Charles in part one of The Visitation in 1982.

Chris Finch played Commander Statham for 1 episode in 2016. Played Time Lord Soldier in Doctor Who episode The Day of the Doctor in 2013, playing the same character in the series Short yet uncredited.

Paul Antony-Barber played Douglas Cameron for 1 episode in 2016. Played Dr. Kendrick in Doctor Who episode Rise of the Cybermen in 2006.

Film Editor

Peter Oliver was film editor for 2 episodes in 2015. Was film editor for Doctor Who episodes, Night Terrors and The Doctor's Wife in 2011, credited as Peter H. Oliver.

Costume Designer

Lucinda Wright was costume designer for 6 episodes in 2015. Was costume designer for 13 episodes of Doctor Who in 2005.

Howard Burden was costume designer for 5 episodes in 2016. Was costume designer for 30 episodes of Doctor Who from 2012 - 2014.

Makeup Department

Olivia Rotheram-Jones was makeup artist for 6 episodes in 2015. Was make up artist for 10 episodes of SJA in 2007.

Second Unit Director or Assistant Director

John Bennett was first assistant director for 3 episodes in 2015. Was first assistant director for 6 episodes of Doctor Who from 2009 - 2013.

Sound Department

Robert Searl was adr recordist for 4 episodes in 2015-2016. Was adr recordist for Doctor Who episode Twice Upon a Time in 2017.

Special Effects

Ben Ashmore was special effects supervisor for 8 episodes from 2015-2016. Was special effects coordinator for 35 episodes of The Sarah Jane Adventures from 2007 - 2009, and special effects coordinator for 31 episodes of Torchwood from 2006 - 2009. Was special effects coordinator for 36 episodes of Doctor Who from 2006 - 2008.

Stunts

Crispin Layfield was stunt coordinator for 2 episodes from 2015-2016. Was stunt coordinator for 62 episodes of Doctor Who from 2007 - 2017, and stunt performer for 1 episode in 2005. As an actor played the Mugger in Torchwood episode Kiss Kiss Bang Bang in 2008. From 2007 - 2011 appeared as himself in Totally Doctor Who in episode #2.9, and as himself and as Stunt Co-ordinator for Doctor Who Confidential.

Jo McLaren was stunt coordinator for 1 episode in 2015. Was stunt co-ordinator for 6 episodes of Doctor Who from 2012 - 2016, and stunt performer for 2 episodes in 2011. Was stunt performer for 2 episodes of Torchwood in 2006. As an actress she played the Murdered Woman in the Torchwood episode Adam in 2008.

Leo Woodruff was stunt double for 1 episode in 2015. Was stunt double for The Doctor in Doctor Who episode Heaven Sent in 2015.

Lloyd Bass was stunt performer for 1 episode in 2016. Was stunt performer for Doctor Who episode The Time of the Doctor in 2013.

Belinda McGinley was stunt performer for 1 episode in 2016. Was stunt performer for 4 episodes of Doctor Who from 2010 - 2015.

Camera and Electrical Department

Richard Turner was focus puller: "a" camera / additional focus puller: "a" camera / focus puller "a" camera for 8 episodes from 2015-2016. Was focus puller for 2 episodes of Doctor Who from 2011 - 2013.

Costume and Wardrobe Department

Charlie Bestwick was costume standby for 6 episodes in 2016. Was costume assistant for 14 episodes of Doctor Who from 2013 - 2014.

Carly Griffith was assistant costume designer uncredited for 4 episodes in 2016. Was costume supervisor for 14 episodes of Doctor Who from 2012 - 2013, assistant costume designer for 4 episodes from 2013 - 2014.

Editorial Department

Cesar Guto Piletti was grading assistant for 12 episodes from 2015-2016. Was grading assistant for 12 episodes of Doctor Who in 2017.