Christopher Hall

Biography

Christopher John Hall (born 1957) is a prolific English television producer whose career has spanned decades, focusing primarily on high-quality drama for all major British networks, including BBC, ITV, Sky, and Channel 4.

Biography and Background

Born in London, Hall comes from a renowned theatrical and film family; he is the son of celebrated French actress and dancer Leslie Caron and the influential English stage, opera, and film director Sir Peter Hall. He is also the half-brother of actress Rebecca Hall.

Hall began his professional life in the entertainment industry as an assistant director on feature films for directors like Ken Russell and as a floor manager on television classics such as Inspector Morse. He worked his way up through production ranks to become a line producer before establishing himself as a fully-fledged producer.

Career and Notable Productions

Christopher Hall is recognized for his involvement in prestige and popular television drama across various genres. His extensive credit list demonstrates his commitment to ambitious, well-received adaptations and original series.

Key Drama Series and Films

The Durrells (2016–2019): Perhaps his most widely recognized recent success, this charming ITV series was based on Gerald Durrell's Corfu memoirs.

Archangel (2005): A major BBC television film starring Daniel Craig, adapted from the Robert Harris thriller.

The Young Visiters (2003): A BAFTA-winning production that featured a starry cast including Jim Broadbent and Hugh Laurie, and was directed by David Yates.

Aristocrats (1999): A six-part historical series for the BBC/WGBH, based on the biography of the Lennox sisters.

The Lost World (2001): An adaptation of the Conan Doyle novel.

Recent Projects: His later work includes the complex thriller series Bloodlands (starring James Nesbitt), the drama Showtrial, and the Jed Mercurio-penned medical series Critical.

Recognition

Hall’s productions have frequently garnered awards and nominations. He received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination in 2005 for producing the TV film Pride. The television film The Final Passage, which he produced, also won BAFTA and Royal Television Society (RTS) awards for cinematography.

Christopher Hall remains an active and respected figure, consistently working with major production companies to bring compelling scripted television to the screen.