John Richards (writer)

John Richards was the writer of the Short Trips audio story Dead Media. He also contributed to the book Queers Dig Time Lords.

Outside the Doctor Who universe, Richards is a sketch comedy writer. He wrote and co-created the 2012 ABC comedy mini-series Outland, about a gay science fiction fan club.

Currently, Richards is the head writer and producer of Night Terrace, a BBC Radio 4 full-cast audio comedy series about time travel, as a co-creator. Night Terrace features cameos from Louise Jameson and Nicholas Briggs, and draws clear inspiration from Doctor Who. This project came about when their production team formed to make Splendid Chaps, a year-long podcast celebrating the 50th anniversary of Doctor Who. Further episodes of that podcast series were released in 2017 and 2018.