
Chris Chapman
Directing
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.
Known For

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 history, story-telling and film.
Fantastic Beasts: A Natural History

Return to Narnia is a nostalgic documentary that reunites the cast and crew of the BBC’s classic The Chronicles of Narnia adaptations nearly four decades after their original broadcast. Featuring interviews with almost 30 contributors — including all four Pevensie actors — the film revisits key filming locations, explores childhood memories from the set, and reveals how the beloved series was created with ingenuity despite limited resources. Cast and crew reflect on the challenges of bringing C.S. Lewis’s world to life, the production decisions that shaped the adaptations, and the lasting impact the series has had on fans and on their own lives. Blending behind-the-scenes stories, archival material, and warm reunion moments, Return to Narnia celebrates the enduring legacy of the BBC’s Narnia and the timeless magic that continues to draw audiences back through the wardrobe.
Return to Narnia

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 fans and special surprises.
Doctor Who Live: The Afterparty

In 1974, Ian Marter was cast as Harry Sullivan, opposite Tom Baker and Elisabeth Sladen, in a new era of Doctor Who. Marter was meant to be the show’s action man, but just months prior to joining, his erratic health nearly caused his death. This new feature-length documentary explores in intimate detail Marter’s turbulent, enigmatic and brilliant life.
Worlds Within: The Life of Ian Marter
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 directing the show in the early 1970s.
The Direct Route

This exclusive documentary looks at the life and career of Jon Pertwee. With contributions from actors Katy Manning, Judy Cornwell, David Jacobs, Geoffrey Bayldon and Kenneth Earle, Doctor Who writer and script editor Terrance Dicks and long-time friend Stuart Money.
A Dandy and a Clown: The Life of Jon Pertwee

A feature-length look at the life and career of Sarah Jane Smith, played by Elisabeth Sladen.
Our Sarah Jane: The Life of Elisabeth Sladen

Don't Lose Your Head is a documentary about the making of Doctor Who story The Reign of Terror.
Don't Lose Your Head: The Making of 'The Reign of Terror'

This well researched and insightful documentary about producer John Nathan-Turner looks at his career with a special emphasis on his time at Doctor Who which he worked on throughout the 1980s until the show went on hiatus following the Season 26 story ‘Survival’. Featuring rare footage and commentary from those who knew him and worked with him, Showman is a fascinating look at the life of a troubled showman with lots of stories to tell.
Showman: The Life of John Nathan-Turner

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 died of AIDS in 1995 aged just 30.
Looking for Dursley

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 played Sergeant Benton on-screen for nearly a decade, but these days is a very enigmatic figure. Now Toby has 48 hours to get to know the man, and figure out what makes him tick.
Living with Levene

Family and colleagues remember the Doctor Who producer. 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 the role saw clashes with star Tom Baker, budgetary nightmares and catastrophic industrial action – but also the highest viewing figures the programme has ever achieved. Graham died in 1990, aged just 45, leaving behind a wife and three young children. In this intimate new film, Graham’s family, friends and colleagues look back on a life of darkness and light.
Darkness & Light: The Life of Graham Williams

Jo and Cliff Jones return to Llanfairfach to defeat more of the deadly giant maggots for the Doctor's sake.
Doctor Who: Hello Boys!
Toby Hadoke delves into the life of director Lennie Mayne
Looking for Lennie

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 Ashford, brother Seb John, sister Priscilla John and friends Jennie Heslewood and Patricia Merrick.
Carry On: The Life of Caroline John

Toby Hadoke gets an insight into the life of Adric actor Matthew Waterhouse when he moves in for the weekend.
A Weekend with Waterhouse

Brave Doctor Who cast members tackle their original recipes from the official 1985 cookbook.
The Doctor Who Cookbook Revisited

A look at the making of The Face of Evil.
Into the Wild: The Making of The Face of Evil

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.
Looking for Peter

A look at the making of the Doctor Who (1963) story "The Abominable Snowmen" (1967).