James Goss
James Goss
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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James Goss is a British television writer and producer, best known for his work on the BBC's Doctor Who series.
Birth and Death Dates
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Born: April 24, 1979 (age 43)
Nationality and Profession(s)
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Nationality: British
Profession: Television writer, producer
Early Life and Background
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Goss was born in London, England. Little is known about his early life, but it is reported that he developed an interest in writing at a young age.
Growing up, Goss was heavily influenced by science fiction and fantasy, genres that would later become central to his work on Doctor Who. He attended the University of Leeds, where he studied English literature and began developing his writing skills.
Major Accomplishments
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Goss's breakthrough as a television writer came with his involvement in the BBC's re-imagining of Torchwood, a spin-off series from Doctor Who. He went on to write several episodes for the show, cementing his reputation within the industry.
In 2010, Goss was appointed as an executive producer and writer on Doctor Who, working alongside leading figures such as Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss. During this period, he contributed to some of the series' most critically acclaimed episodes, including "The Doctor's Wife" (Series 6, Episode 4).
Notable Works or Actions
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Torchwood: Goss wrote several episodes for the show, which aired from 2006 to 2011.
Doctor Who: He contributed to the series as an executive producer and writer during Steven Moffat's tenure (2010-2017).
* Class: In 2016, Goss developed a spin-off series for Doctor Who, set in a contemporary high school. Although it was canceled after one season, the project showcased his versatility as a writer.
Impact and Legacy
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Goss's contributions to Torchwood and Doctor Who have had a lasting impact on British television. His work has helped shape the genre of science fiction on screen, inspiring new generations of writers and producers.
Through his involvement in both series, Goss has demonstrated his ability to adapt complex storylines and characters to different formats and audiences. His dedication to exploring complex themes and ideas continues to make him a respected figure within the industry.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Goss's influence on British television is undeniable, but it is his work on Doctor Who that has earned him widespread recognition. His commitment to pushing the boundaries of science fiction storytelling has made him a beloved and respected figure among fans of the series.
As a writer and producer, Goss continues to be a driving force behind some of Britain's most acclaimed television productions.
Quotes by James Goss
James Goss's insights on:
Have cake, eat cake, pen column about why cake shouldn’t have been eaten, speculate about whether the cake is a lie, and then write an open letter to the cake.
Now here’s Amy Pond, standing in the freezing ocean, holding the body of her imaginary friend, and shouting at the sea to make him better. Yeah. If only my therapists could see me now.
The company is already doing some of the things he wants, just not to the extreme he's recommending,
Any time you are in the content creation business, you have to leverage that content in as many ways as possible. DVD is one valuable secondary growth channel for HBO. Maybe the Internet is next.
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HBO took an early lead and Showtime has had to catch up. You can attempt to be the first choice but, with Showtime, they may want to attempt to be the most interesting second option.
In spite of his freewheeling type of image, he was the voice of financial reason. Back when he was running smaller companies, he needed to run a tight ship.
The restriction with a lot of the other companies (like AOL-Time Warner) might have involved cross ownership restrictions between a lot of the other types of media, but I don't think that's an issue here.
The big media players will ultimately have higher stock prices but it's getting out from all these challenges both on the advertising side and the content side that is causing some stagnation in the shares.
