Artron Energy – Rich Tipple Interview

Brad Mell and Freddie Hull from Artron Energy interview lead colourisation artist Rich Tipple

The meeting was an interview session with Rich Tipple, a colorisation artist known for his work on Doctor Who, particularly the Daleks and War Games episodes. The discussion began with Rich sharing his early memories of Doctor Who, specifically watching The Dalek Invasion of Earth with his father and aunt. This experience left a lasting impression on him, particularly William Hartnell’s performance and Susan’s departure scene.

Rich expressed his particular affinity for 1960s Doctor Who, citing the era’s ambitious storytelling despite limited resources. He praised both William Hartnell and Patrick Troughton‘s performances, highlighting how the production team achieved remarkable results with minimal budget and technical constraints in Limegrove Studio D.

Regarding his professional background, Rich revealed that he works as a video producer and editor for corporate clients across the UK, with colorisation initially starting as a hobby. His work has gained recognition in notable publications including the Radio Times and BBC News.

The episode introduces Rich Tipple, a colorisation artist known for his work in publications like Radio Times and BBC News, particularly recognized for his Doctor Who colorization projects. Rich shares his first Doctor Who experience watching “The Dalek Invasion of Earth” with family members.

Rich elaborates on his appreciation for 1960s Doctor Who, discussing the era’s ambitious production despite limited resources. He emphasizes the impressive storytelling achieved within technical constraints, including limited edits per episode and small studio spaces.

Rich describes his primary career as a video producer and editor for corporate clients across the UK, revealing that colorization began as a hobby alongside his main profession.

Listen to the interview here