Barbara Clegg

Barbara Clegg is a British screenwriter who made history as the first woman to write for Doctor Who with the 1983 serial Enlightenment, widely regarded as one of the classic series' finest stories. Doctor Who: Enlightenment brings this celebrated adventure to book and audiobook form. The story features the Fifth Doctor discovering that the Eternals — beings who exist outside of time — are racing sailing ships through space using human crews as playthings. The serial is praised for its imaginative premise, philosophical depth, and atmospheric direction. The audiobook and book versions offer listeners and readers a classic Doctor Who story from a groundbreaking writer. Clegg's work appeals to Doctor Who fans, science fiction enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the women who broke barriers in British television.