Biography
Christopher Hovelle Wood (5 November 1935 – 9 May 2015) was an English screenwriter and novelist, best known for the Confessions series of novels and films which he wrote as Timothy Lea. Under his own name, he adapted two James Bond novels for the screen: The Spy Who Loved Me (1977, with Richard Maibaum) and Moonraker (1979). Wood's many novels divide into four groups: semi-autobiographical literary fiction, historical fiction, adventure novels, and pseudonymous humorous erotica. Christopher W...
Known For
Complete Filmography
Inside 'Moonraker'
2000
as Self
Documentary looking at the production of the James Bond movie 'Moonraker'. Narated by Patrick Macnee.
Dangerous Curves
2000
Writer
When a handsome attorney sets off to find a former lover, he finds himself caught in a web of deceit and murder.
Inside 'The Spy Who Loved Me'
2000
as Self
A behind the scenes look at the James Bond film "The Spy Who Loved Me"
Ken Adam: Designing Bond
2000
as Self
A look at the Oscar-winning production designer.
The Unspeakable
1996
Screenplay
When Alice Redmond is required to go deep undercover in an effort to trap number one suspect Darren Metlick, she gets very close to the edge. Her supe...
Erotique
1994
Producer
The sexual fantasies of women are explored by three female directors.
Steal the Sky
1988
Writer
An Israeli agent entices an Iraqi jet pilot to defect with his MIG fighter.
Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins
1985
Screenplay
An officially "dead" cop is trained to become an extraordinary unique assassin in service of the U.S. President.
Moonraker
1979
Screenplay
After Drax Industries' Moonraker space shuttle is hijacked, secret agent James Bond is assigned to investigate, traveling to California to meet the co...
Rosie Dixon - Night Nurse
1978
Writer
Young Rosie Dixon starts her nurse training at St Adelaide's Hospital, but the student doctors and randy male patients just can't keep their hands off...
Confessions from a Holiday Camp
1977
Writer
Timmy Lea and his brother-in-law Sidney Noggett are working as entertainment officers at Funfrall, a typical British holiday camp. The staff are lazy ...
The Spy Who Loved Me
1977
Screenplay
Russian and British submarines with nuclear missiles on board both vanish from sight without a trace. England and Russia both blame each other as Jame...
Confessions of a Driving Instructor
1976
Screenplay, Novel
Timothy Lea and his brother-in-law Sidney decide upon opening a driving school as their latest get-rich-quick scheme. Though he sincerely wants to tea...
Seven Nights in Japan
1976
Writer
Handsome Prince George arrives on board his ship in Japan. Youthful, immaculate in naval uniform and smiling broadly, he goes through the complicated ...
Confessions of a Pop Performer
1975
Screenplay, Novel
Either you've got it or you haven't - some like randy young Timothy Lea (Robin Askwith), manage to get it all the time! Signing up with a pop group, o...
Confessions of a Window Cleaner
1974
Screenplay, Novel
Young Timmy starts as a window cleaner in the little company of his brother. Soon he learns that some female customers expect additional service. Youn...