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Justin Richards
British writer
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dead
- born
- 1961
- died
- 2026
- age at death
- 64
- known for
- writer, novelist, children's writer
1961 β 2026

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who justin richards is
Justin Richards was a British writer of science fiction, fantasy, and adventure fiction. He wrote science fiction and fantasy novels, including series set in Victorian and early 20th-century London, as well as contemporary adventure stories. He was best known for writing numerous spin-off novels, reference books, and audio plays based on the long-running BBC science fiction television series Doctor Who. Richards served as Creative Consultant for the BBC Books range of Doctor Who novels until 2017.
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