Chris Chibnall is an English playwright, television writer and producer. He is best known for his work on the science-fiction series Doctor Who, its spin-off Torchwood and his 2013 ITV 8-part detective serial, Broadchurch. Raised in Lancashire, he studied drama at St Mary's University College, Twickenham, subsequently gaining an MA in Theatre and Film from the University of Sheffield. His early career included work as a football archivist and floor manager for Sky Sports, before leaving to work as an administrator for various theatre companies. From 1996 to 1999 he worked as administrator with the experimental theatre company Complicite before leaving to become a full-time writer. 

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