Manchester-based Christopher studied Fine Art and History at Reading University and has exhibited his oil paintings in galleries around the world, including the National Portrait Gallery and Art Basel.
After a decade in the studio, Chris began to make documentary films, in 2011, he wrote and directed the phenomenally successful ‘Wonders of the Solar System’ and ‘Wonders of the Universe’.
The two series catapulted Prof Brian Cox to stardom and got the nation talking about space. Christopher was BAFTA nominated ‘Best Director’ for his work. Series two went on to be nominated for two more BAFTAs including –‘Best Documentary Series’ and “BestVFX” it also scooped two Royal Television Society awards.
In 2011, he was awarded the prestigious Peabody Award for Documentary excellence.
Since then, he has worked with globally recognised talent such as Magic Johnson, Lilly Cole, Eric Cantona, Venus and Serena Williams.
Since leaving the BBC, Christopher has made films for every major broadcaster in the UK and US including Netflix, Discovery, Amazon, National Geographic, Channel 4, CNN, NBC, ITV and Channel 5.
His film Dahmer – “Jeffrey Dahmer – Mind of a Monster” was celebrated by Ryan Murphy as the best documentary about the serial killer ever made. His most recent film, ‘The Devil on Trial’ was a global smash hit on Netflix and went on to become the Streamer’s top five most-watched documentaries of 2023.
In 2019, Christopher wrote and directed the film ‘3 Sleeps’. The film was selected and won over 50 BAFTA and Oscar qualifying festivals worldwide and was BAFTA shortlisted ‘Best Film’.
Christopher now splits his time between scripted and unscripted filmmaking.
His scripted drama and documentary, ‘Elizabeth – The Golden Era’ starring Lilly Cole as the eponymous queen was nominated ‘Best Drama’ in the UK’s National TV Awards.
In 2023 he originated and wrote a 6x1hr thriller series “Crocodile”, which was optioned by Eleventh Hour Films (The Killing Kind, Magpie Murders) and scripts commissioned by BBC Studios.
His most recent drama ‘Jackpot’, a 6x1hr drama was optioned by Free Turn Films (William Tell).
He still paints. Sometimes.