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'''Christopher Antony Chibnall''' (born [[21 March (people)|21 March]] [[1970 (people)|1970]]<ref>[https://guide.doctorwhonews.net/person.php?name=chrischibnall Doctor Who Guide]</ref>) was the [[head writer]] and [[executive producer]] of ''[[Doctor Who]]'', from [[Series 11 (Doctor Who)|series 11]] in 2018 to [[Series 13 (Doctor Who)|series 13]] in 2021 including a series of [[special]]s in 2022.
'''Christopher Antony Chibnall''' (born [[21 March (people)|21 March]] [[1970 (people)|1970]]<ref>[https://guide.doctorwhonews.net/person.php?name=chrischibnall Doctor Who Guide]</ref>) was the [[head writer]] and [[executive producer]] of ''[[Doctor Who]]'', from [[Series 11 (Doctor Who 2005)|series 11]] in 2018 to [[Series 13 (Doctor Who)|series 13]] in 2021 including a series of [[special]]s in 2022.


Before taking over from [[Steven Moffat]], Chibnall had written several episodes of ''Doctor Who'', from [[Series 3 (Doctor Who 2005)|series 3]] in 2007 to [[Series 7 (Doctor Who 2005)|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]], Chibnall had written several episodes of ''Doctor Who'', from [[Series 3 (Doctor Who 2005)|series 3]] in 2007 to [[Series 7 (Doctor Who 2005)|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]]''.
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=== 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]], audiences felt that there was a less rushed pacing in some episodes, arguably due to the added five minutes of runtime, a minor distinction from past series', or perhaps due to the more standalone nature of the stories.
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 2005)|first series]], audiences felt that there was a less rushed pacing in some episodes, arguably due to the added five minutes of runtime, a minor distinction from past series', or perhaps due to the more standalone nature of the stories.


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>
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>
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