Biography
Chris Chapman (born 15 June 1981) is a director and producer of documentaries for the Doctor Who "classic series" range, and a writer for Big Finish. He was particularly known for being the creative force behind Who Peter, a 2010 documentary about the relationship between Doctor Who and Blue Peter which helped Chapman win a Royal Television Society Award. He won a second award in 2020 for his documentary The Doctor Who Cookbook - Revisited released on the Season 23 Blu-ray collection.
Complete Filmography
Terror of the Suburbs
2025
Thanks
A documentary presented by Matthew Sweet looking at the history of Doctor Who at Lime Grove Studios and its surronding locations in and around London....
THE HOUSE OF CLEMENS
2025
Director, Associate Producer
Looking for Dursley
2024
Director
A documentary looking back at the life and career of Dursley McLinden (Mike Smith in the 1988 Doctor Who serial Remembrance of the Daleks), who sadly ...
Darkness & Light: The Life of Graham Williams
2024
Director
In 1977, Birkenhead-born first-time producer Graham Williams took over one of the BBC’s most famous shows, Doctor Who. His turbulent three years in th...
Troughton in Tibet: Making 'The Abominable Snowmen'
2022
Director
A look at the making of the Doctor Who (1963) story "The Abominable Snowmen" (1967).
Fantastic Beasts: A Natural History
2022
Director
Stephen Fry embarks on a journey to discover the stories behind some of the world's most fantastic beasts that have inspired myths and legends in hist...
The Direct Route
2021
Director
Doctor Who directors Michael Briant, Graeme Harper and Tim Combe take an epic road trip to all the filming locations from Season 8 as they discuss dir...
Our Sarah Jane – The Life of Elisabeth Sladen
2020
Director
A feature-length look at the life and career of Sarah Jane Smith, played by Elisabeth Sladen.
Whose Doctor Who: Revisited
2020
Director
Toby Hadoke meets the producers and grown-up stars of the very first Who Documentary.
Showman: The Life of John Nathan-Turner
2019
Director
This well researched and insightful documentary about producer John Nathan-Turner looks at his career with a special emphasis on his time at Doctor Wh...
The Doctor Who Cookbook Revisited
2019
Director, Producer
Brave Doctor Who cast members tackle their original recipes from the official 1985 cookbook.
Looking for Lennie
2019
Director, Producer
Toby Hadoke delves into the life of director Lennie Mayne
Doctor Who: Hello Boys!
2019
Director
Jo and Cliff Jones return to Llanfairfach to defeat more of the deadly giant maggots for the Doctor's sake.
A Weekend with Waterhouse
2019
Director
Toby Hadoke gets an insight into the life of Adric actor Matthew Waterhouse when he moves in for the weekend.
Doctor Who Live: The Afterparty
2013
Director
Zoe Ball and Rick Edwards get the party started for the celebration of 50 years of Doctor Who, with Doctors and companions past and present, celebrity...
A Dandy and a Clown: The Life of Jon Pertwee
2013
Director, Producer
This exclusive documentary looks at the life and career of Jon Pertwee. With contributions from actors Katy Manning, Judy Cornwell, David Jacobs, Geof...
Carry On: The Life of Caroline John
2013
Producer, Director
A tribute to the actress who played the part of the Third Doctor’s assistant in his first season. With husband Geoffrey Beevers, daughter Daisy Ashfor...
The Military Mind
2013
Director
Filmed at Dover Castle, cast and crew revisit the Doctor Who story 'The Mind of Evil'.
Living with Levene
2012
Director, Producer
Intrepid comedian and Doctor Who fan Toby Hadoke heads to Salisbury to spend the weekend with one of the show's most unusual actors. John Levene playe...
Into the Wild: The Making of The Face of Evil
2012
Director
A look at the making of The Face of Evil.
Don't Lose Your Head
2012
Director
Don't Lose Your Head was a DVD documentary concerning Doctor Who that was released on 28 January 2013.
Looking for Peter
2012
Director, Producer
Looking for Peter was a documentary about Peter R. Newman, writer of The Sensorites, and was included on the 2012 DVD releases of that story.
Christopher Barry: Director
2010
Director, Producer
Director Christopher Barry, on location in the Wiltshire village of Aldbourne, talks about his career.
My Grandfather, The Doctor
2010
Producer, Director
Jessica Carney talks about the career of her grandfather, William Hartnell.