About this episode

Chris Chibnall discusses his writing processes and favorite books in a Q&A episode.

Dr Who and Broadchurch screenwriter, Chris Chibnall, joins SImon and Matt for a Q&A episode. They discuss his writing processes, favourite books and authors, jobs he'd have liked to do (if he hadn't become a successful writer) and whether he always finishes books, or not. We also surprise Chris with a question from Russell T Davies - and - find out who he'd invite to his fantasy dinner party.

People in this episode

Hosts: Simon Mayo, Matt

Guest: Chris Chibnall

Topics covered

• screenwriting
• Q&A
• favorite books
• writing process
• dinner party

Keywords

• Chris Chibnall
• screenwriter
• Dr Who
• Broadchurch
• writing process
• favorite books
• dinner party

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Dr Who, Broadchurch

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