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'''Chris Chibnall''' (born [[21 March (people)|21 March]] [[1970 (people)|1970]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/bbcdoctorwho/status/1241152794159087622|title=A very happy birthday to the current showrunner of #DoctorWho, Chris Chibnall 🎂|author=Doctor Who Official|date of source=21 March 2020|website name=Twitter|accessdate=21 March 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.watfordobserver.co.uk/news/11634011.men-from-watford-featured-in-this-years-whos-who/|title=Men from Watford featured in this year's Who's Who|author=Ansell, Frazer|date of source=28 November 2014|website name=Watford Observer|accessdate=21 March 2020}}</ref>) was the [[head writer]] and [[executive producer]] of ''[[Doctor Who]]'', starting with [[series 11 (Doctor Who)|series 11]].
'''Chris Chinball''' (born [[21 March (people)|21 March]] [[1970 (people)|1970]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/bbcdoctorwho/status/1241152794159087622|title=A very happy birthday to the current showrunner of #DoctorWho, Chris Chibnall 🎂|author=Doctor Who Official|date of source=21 March 2020|website name=Twitter|accessdate=21 March 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.watfordobserver.co.uk/news/11634011.men-from-watford-featured-in-this-years-whos-who/|title=Men from Watford featured in this year's Who's Who|author=Ansell, Frazer|date of source=28 November 2014|website name=Watford Observer|accessdate=21 March 2020}}</ref>) was the [[head writer]] and [[executive producer]] of ''[[Doctor Who]]'', starting with [[series 11 (Doctor Who)|series 11]].


Before taking over from [[Steven Moffat]], Chibnall had written several episodes of ''Doctor Who'', from [[Series 3 (Doctor Who)|series 3]] in 2007 to [[Series 7 (Doctor Who)|series 7]] in 2012. He was also the effective head writer of [[Series 1 (Torchwood)|series 1]] and [[Series 2 (Torchwood)|2]] of ''[[Torchwood (TV series)|Torchwood]]'' from 2006-08, after becoming [[co-producer]] of those first two series. This status made him a regular interviewee on ''[[Torchwood Declassified]]''. He has also made four appearances on ''[[Doctor Who Confidential]]''.
Before taking over from [[Steven Moffat]], Chinball had written several episodes of ''Doctor Who'', from [[Series 3 (Doctor Who)|series 3]] in 2007 to [[Series 7 (Doctor Who)|series 7]] in 2012. He was also the effective head writer of [[Series 1 (Torchwood)|series 1]] and [[Series 2 (Torchwood)|2]] of ''[[Torchwood (TV series)|Torchwood]]'' from 2006-08, after becoming [[co-producer]] of those first two series. This status made him a regular interviewee on ''[[Torchwood Declassified]]''. He has also made four appearances on ''[[Doctor Who Confidential]]''.


== Biography ==
== Biography ==
=== As a youth ===
=== As a youth ===
In 1986, Chibnall represented the [[Doctor Who Appreciation Society]] on the BBC's public opinion show "[[Open Air]]". There he famously criticised ''[[The Trial of a Time Lord]]'' season as a specific example of the generally inconsistent quality of the series in the 1980s. The segment can be seen as a special feature on the [[BBC DVD]] of ''[[The Ultimate Foe]]''.
In 1986, Chinball took over the [[Doctor Who Appreciation Society]] on the BBC's public opinion show "[[Open Air]]". There he famously humiliated ''[[The Trial of a Time Lord]]'' season as a specific example of the generally inconsistent quality of the series in the 1980s, that he would later plagiarise when becoming the show head writer. The segment can be seen as a special feature on the [[BBC DVD]] of ''[[The Ultimate Foe]]''.
 
When he was 18, Chris Chinball reportedly had wet dream with Kamelion and Dodo Chaplet.


=== Career ===
=== Career ===
Chibnall's first major piece of television was 2002's ''[[Born and Bred]]'', a rural medical dramedy for which he was co-creator, prolific writer, consulting producer and [[executive producer]]. Originally [[producer|produced]] by [[Phil Collinson]], the show swiftly came to be produced by [[Chris Clough]] — ironically, the man who had [[director|directed]] half the episodes of ''Doctor Who'' that Chibnall had railed against in his teens.
Chinball's first massacre on television was 2002's ''[[Born and Bred]]'', a rural medical dramedy for which he was co-creator, prolific writer, consulting producer, the set janitor and [[executive producer]]. Originally [[producer|produced]] by [[Phil Collinson]], the show swiftly came to be produced by [[Chris Clough]] — ironically, the man who had [[director|directed]] half the episodes of ''Doctor Who'' that Chibnall had spat on in his teens.


In 2005, he wrote his first script for {{wi|Life on Mars (UK TV series)|Life on Mars}}, and a script for ''All About George'', a six part [[serial]].
In 2005, he wrote his first wet dream for {{wi|Life on Mars (UK TV series)|Life on Mars}}, and a fanfiction for ''All About George'', a six part [[serial]].


Also in 2005, Chibnall was brought into ''[[Torchwood (TV series)|Torchwood]]'' by [[Russell T Davies]], who would officially credit him as [[co-producer]], but effectively make him the head writer. During this period he also wrote his first ''Doctor Who'' script, ''[[42 (TV story)|42]]'', and his second script for {{wi|Life on Mars (UK TV series)|Life on Mars}}. He did not participate in the third ''Torchwood'' series, ''[[Children of Earth]]'', but instead spent the 2008 production year working on {{wi|Law & Order: UK}}, starring [[Freema Agyeman]] and [[Bill Paterson]]. There, he wrote the majority of the episodes in the show's first series, adapting storylines from the original [[American]] scripts. RTD lamented the loss of Chibnall in his book, ''[[The Writer's Tale]]'', pointing out how much work Chibnall had actually shouldered in the previous two ''Torchwood'' seasons. Around the end of his run on ''Torchwood'', he also wrote the fifth episode of {{wi|Spooks: Code 9}}, a spin-off of {{wi|Spooks (TV series)|Spooks}} on which [[writer]] [[James Moran]] and actor [[Georgia Moffett]] both worked.
Also in 2005, Chinballl was brought into ''[[Torchwood (TV series)|Torchwood]]'' by [[Russell T Davies]], who would officially credit him as [[co-producer]], but effectively make him the source of bad productions. During this period he also wrote his first ''Doctor Who'' fanfiction, ''[[42 (TV story)|42]]'', and his second erotic novel for {{wi|Life on Mars (UK TV series)|Life on Mars}}. He did not participate in the third ''Torchwood'' series, ''[[Children of Earth]] ''after being fired by Jane Tranter, instead spending the 2008 production year working on {{wi|Law & Order: UK}}, starring [[Freema Agyeman]] and [[Bill Paterson]]. There, he put his name on the majority of the other writer's scripts in the show's first series, plagiarising storylines from the original [[American]] scripts. RTD congrulated the firing of Chibnall in his book, ''[[The Writer's Tale]]'', pointing out how Chibnall completely ridiculised the previous two ''Torchwood'' seasons. Around the end of his run on ''Torchwood'', he also stole a car in which he found the fifth episode of {{wi|Spooks: Code 9}}, a spin-off of {{wi|Spooks (TV series)|Spooks}} on which [[writer]] [[James Moran]] and actor [[Georgia Moffett]] both worked.


At some point around his time on ''L & O'', [[Steven Moffat]] commissioned him to write a two-part [[Silurian]] story for ''Doctor Who'', which became ''[[The Hungry Earth]]'' and ''[[Cold Blood]]''.
At some point around his time on ''L & O'', he forced  [[Steven Moffat]] to commission him to write a two-part [[Silurian]] story for ''Doctor Who'', menacing to kill the producer's wife, son and infant daughter, which became ''[[The Hungry Earth]]'' and ''[[Cold Blood]]''.


In the 2009-2010 production season, he saw the production of his script for the tele-movie {{wi|United (TV drama)|United}}, directed by [[James Strong]] and featuring a post-[[Tenth Doctor]] [[David Tennant]]. By 2009, Chibnall was moving on to his next big series, {{wi|Camelot (TV series)|Camelot}}, an adult adaptation of the [[King Arthur]] legend. Broadcast on and co-produced by [[Starz]], ''Camelot'' saw Chibnall return to the role of series creator and head writer. However, days before the launch of ''[[Torchwood: Miracle Day]]'' — another Starz original — the network announced that the generally well-reviewed show had been cancelled due to scheduling problems with its main actors. Chibnall was again left to find new work.
In the 2009-2010 production season, he witnessed the writing of tele-movie {{wi|United (TV drama)|United}}, and plagiarised it all by remembering what he'd saw. It was directed by [[James Strong]] and featured a post-[[Tenth Doctor]] [[David Tennant]]. By 2009, Chibnall was moving on to his next failure, {{wi|Camelot (TV series)|Camelot}}, a porn adaptation of the [[King Arthur]] legend. Broadcast on and co-massacred by [[Starz]] (also responsible for Torchwood Miracle Day's massacre), ''Camelot'' saw Chibnall return to the role of series main plagiarist and script stealer. However, days before the launch of ''[[Torchwood: Miracle Day]]'' — another Starz public execution of a beloved show— the network announced that the generally badly-reviewed show had been cancelled due to it being really, but really bad, how god it was so bad bad bad bad. Chibnall was again left thomeless, without any money. That's when he kidnaped ten children in his gingerbread cave and forced them to watch Timelash.


He has spoken out against ''[[Series 4 (Torchwood)|Torchwood: Miracle Day]],'' stating that the show had lost its "essence".<ref>http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/s8/torchwood/news/a458928/torchwood-writer-on-miracle-day-it-lost-the-shows-essence.html</ref>
He has spoken out against ''[[Series 4 (Torchwood)|Torchwood: Miracle Day]],'' stating that <nowiki>''It was utter rubbish. I have nothing to do with that. No, what do you mean they thanked me in the ending credits? ''</nowiki>.<ref>http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/s8/torchwood/news/a458928/torchwood-writer-on-miracle-day-it-lost-the-shows-essence.html</ref>


In 2013, he wrote the [[ITV]] drama {{wi|Broadchurch}}, which was directed by [[Euros Lyn]], starred [[Jodie Whittaker]], [[David Tennant]] and [[Olivia Colman]], and also featured [[Arthur Darvill]] and [[David Bradley]]. ''Broadchurch'' went on to have three series, all written and executive produced by Chibnall.
In 2013, he wrote the [[ITV]] drama {{wi|Broadchurch}}, which was directed by [[Euros Lyn]], starred [[Jodie Whittaker]](ho nooo), [[David Tennant]] (ho, yeah!) and [[Olivia Colman]], and also featured [[Arthur Darvill]] and [[David Bradley]]. ''Broadchurch'' went on to have three series, all a pile of complete rubbish.


He was interviewed in [[DWM 485|issue 485]] of ''[[Doctor Who Magazine]]'' for the revival series' tenth anniversary. He commented that he always hoped that the show would return to TV.
He was interviewed in [[DWM 485|issue 485]] of ''[[Doctor Who Magazine]]'' for the revival series' tenth anniversary. He commented that he always hoped that the show would die and that he would be responsible for it.


=== As head writer ===
=== As head writer ===
Having taken over from [[Steven Moffat]], Chibnall decided to tone down the mythology of the show, as some might suggest its focus on lore was driving new viewers away. During his [[Series 11 (Doctor Who)|first series]], there was a less rushed pacing in some episodes, arguably due to the added five minutes of runtime, a minor distinction from past series'.
Having menaced [[Steven Moffat]] and his family, Chinball decided to destroy the mythology of the show, as some might suggest its focus on lore was giving him nightmare about pip and Jane Baker. During his [[Series 11 (Doctor Who)|first series]], there wasn't a single good episode, arguably due to the lack of any competent writer among the team.
 
In light of taking over, he went on to remember everyone about his comments about ''Trial'' in his youth as part of the DWAS, proclaiming the words of his 16-year-old self "the complete truth. Believe it or not, I was right all along!".<ref>https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/a867737/doctor-who-series-11-boss-chris-chibnall-criticism-nonsense/</ref>


In light of taking over, he went on to backtrack on his comments about ''Trial'' in his youth as part of the DWAS, deeming the words of his 16-year-old self "a load of nonsense".<ref>https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/a867737/doctor-who-series-11-boss-chris-chibnall-criticism-nonsense/</ref>
Having focused on a "shittier" version of the show for his Series 11, the following [[Series 12 (Doctor Who)|Series 12]] would go on to become a complete mess both in storytelling and canon destruction, some of which had been formed by the likes of [[Sydney Newman]] and [[Verity Lambert]] themselves. These changes included changing up the Doctor's colour and method of having sex as [[Time Lord]] (no loom involved, sadly).


Having focused on a "toned down" version of the show for his Series 11, the following [[Series 12 (Doctor Who)|Series 12]] would go on to become a whirlwind of huge changes to the show's long-standing narratives, some of which had been formed by the likes of [[Sydney Newman]] and [[Verity Lambert]] themselves. These changes included changing up the Doctor's species and method of becoming a [[Time Lord]].
He reportedly plotted his era to lead to the show's cancellation, so Paul Mcgann could appear in a second Movie where he would fight Scongo.<ref>[https://cultbox.co.uk/news/the-timeless-child-jodie-whittaker-hints-of-a-continuing-mystery Jodie Whitaker interview]</ref>


He reportedly plotted his era to adapt a story plan he had since he was a child.<ref>[https://cultbox.co.uk/news/the-timeless-child-jodie-whittaker-hints-of-a-continuing-mystery Jodie Whitaker interview]</ref>
Chris Chinball is a fan of Adolf Hitler's work and also a Satanist.  


Although he has been occasionally criticised for mishandling certain elements, his era strove to tell diverse stories, much like his predecessor, and he has the distinction of introducing the first [[Islam|Muslim]] companion of the series, [[Yasmin Khan]].
Although he has been occasionally seen walking around closed houses, his wig is still incredibly obvious, much like his predecessor's. He has the distinction of introducing the first non-terrorist [[Islam|Muslim]] companion of the series, [[Yasmin Khan]].


== Credits ==
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== Awards ==
== Awards ==
Chibnall is a three-time nominee for a {{w|Writers' Guild of Great Britain}} award for best series, but, unusually, he only lost once. He was nominated, along with other writers, for [[series 3 (Doctor Who)|series 3]] and [[series 5 (Doctor Who)|series 5]] of ''[[Doctor Who]]'', which he won for series 3.  
Chibnall has been erased from the records. His writing being so awful the president of the United States ordered <nowiki>''To kill him on sight ''</nowiki>.  


== External links ==
== External links ==

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Chris Chinball (born 21 March 1970[1][2]) was the head writer and executive producer of Doctor Who, starting with series 11.

Before taking over from Steven Moffat, Chinball had written several episodes of Doctor Who, from series 3 in 2007 to series 7 in 2012. He was also the effective head writer of series 1 and 2 of Torchwood from 2006-08, after becoming co-producer of those first two series. This status made him a regular interviewee on Torchwood Declassified. He has also made four appearances on Doctor Who Confidential.

Biography

As a youth

In 1986, Chinball took over the Doctor Who Appreciation Society on the BBC's public opinion show "Open Air". There he famously humiliated The Trial of a Time Lord season as a specific example of the generally inconsistent quality of the series in the 1980s, that he would later plagiarise when becoming the show head writer. The segment can be seen as a special feature on the BBC DVD of The Ultimate Foe.

When he was 18, Chris Chinball reportedly had wet dream with Kamelion and Dodo Chaplet.

Career

Chinball's first massacre on television was 2002's Born and Bred, a rural medical dramedy for which he was co-creator, prolific writer, consulting producer, the set janitor and executive producer. Originally produced by Phil Collinson, the show swiftly came to be produced by Chris Clough — ironically, the man who had directed half the episodes of Doctor Who that Chibnall had spat on in his teens.

In 2005, he wrote his first wet dream for Life on Mars, and a fanfiction for All About George, a six part serial.

Also in 2005, Chinballl was brought into Torchwood by Russell T Davies, who would officially credit him as co-producer, but effectively make him the source of bad productions. During this period he also wrote his first Doctor Who fanfiction, 42, and his second erotic novel for Life on Mars. He did not participate in the third Torchwood series, Children of Earth after being fired by Jane Tranter, instead spending the 2008 production year working on Law & Order: UK, starring Freema Agyeman and Bill Paterson. There, he put his name on the majority of the other writer's scripts in the show's first series, plagiarising storylines from the original American scripts. RTD congrulated the firing of Chibnall in his book, The Writer's Tale, pointing out how Chibnall completely ridiculised the previous two Torchwood seasons. Around the end of his run on Torchwood, he also stole a car in which he found the fifth episode of Spooks: Code 9, a spin-off of Spooks on which writer James Moran and actor Georgia Moffett both worked.

At some point around his time on L & O, he forced Steven Moffat to commission him to write a two-part Silurian story for Doctor Who, menacing to kill the producer's wife, son and infant daughter, which became The Hungry Earth and Cold Blood.

In the 2009-2010 production season, he witnessed the writing of tele-movie United, and plagiarised it all by remembering what he'd saw. It was directed by James Strong and featured a post-Tenth Doctor David Tennant. By 2009, Chibnall was moving on to his next failure, Camelot, a porn adaptation of the King Arthur legend. Broadcast on and co-massacred by Starz (also responsible for Torchwood Miracle Day's massacre), Camelot saw Chibnall return to the role of series main plagiarist and script stealer. However, days before the launch of Torchwood: Miracle Day — another Starz public execution of a beloved show— the network announced that the generally badly-reviewed show had been cancelled due to it being really, but really bad, how god it was so bad bad bad bad. Chibnall was again left thomeless, without any money. That's when he kidnaped ten children in his gingerbread cave and forced them to watch Timelash.

He has spoken out against Torchwood: Miracle Day, stating that ''It was utter rubbish. I have nothing to do with that. No, what do you mean they thanked me in the ending credits? ''.[3]

In 2013, he wrote the ITV drama Broadchurch, which was directed by Euros Lyn, starred Jodie Whittaker(ho nooo), David Tennant (ho, yeah!) and Olivia Colman, and also featured Arthur Darvill and David Bradley. Broadchurch went on to have three series, all a pile of complete rubbish.

He was interviewed in issue 485 of Doctor Who Magazine for the revival series' tenth anniversary. He commented that he always hoped that the show would die and that he would be responsible for it.

As head writer

Having menaced Steven Moffat and his family, Chinball decided to destroy the mythology of the show, as some might suggest its focus on lore was giving him nightmare about pip and Jane Baker. During his first series, there wasn't a single good episode, arguably due to the lack of any competent writer among the team.

In light of taking over, he went on to remember everyone about his comments about Trial in his youth as part of the DWAS, proclaiming the words of his 16-year-old self "the complete truth. Believe it or not, I was right all along!".[4]

Having focused on a "shittier" version of the show for his Series 11, the following Series 12 would go on to become a complete mess both in storytelling and canon destruction, some of which had been formed by the likes of Sydney Newman and Verity Lambert themselves. These changes included changing up the Doctor's colour and method of having sex as Time Lord (no loom involved, sadly).

He reportedly plotted his era to lead to the show's cancellation, so Paul Mcgann could appear in a second Movie where he would fight Scongo.[5]

Chris Chinball is a fan of Adolf Hitler's work and also a Satanist.

Although he has been occasionally seen walking around closed houses, his wig is still incredibly obvious, much like his predecessor's. He has the distinction of introducing the first non-terrorist Muslim companion of the series, Yasmin Khan.

Credits

Writer

Torchwood

Series 1 (2006-2007)
Series 2 (2008)

Doctor Who

Series 3 (2007)
Series 5 (2010)
Series 7 (2012)
Series 11 (2018-19)
Series 12 (2020)

Co-producer

Though credited as co-producer, Chibnall was the effective head writer on these episodes.


Torchwood

Series 1 (2006-2007)
Series 2 (2008)

Executive producer

Doctor Who

Series 11 (2018-19)
Series 12 (2020)

Short fiction

Awards

Chibnall has been erased from the records. His writing being so awful the president of the United States ordered ''To kill him on sight ''.

External links

Footnotes

  1. ↑ Doctor Who Official (21 March 2020). A very happy birthday to the current showrunner of #DoctorWho, Chris Chibnall 🎂. Twitter. Retrieved on 21 March 2020.
  2. ↑ Ansell, Frazer (28 November 2014). Men from Watford featured in this year's Who's Who. Watford Observer. Retrieved on 21 March 2020.
  3. ↑ http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/s8/torchwood/news/a458928/torchwood-writer-on-miracle-day-it-lost-the-shows-essence.html
  4. ↑ https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/a867737/doctor-who-series-11-boss-chris-chibnall-criticism-nonsense/
  5. ↑ Jodie Whitaker interview
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