Shared an SFX Award for Best TV Episode with Russell T․ Davies for their teleplay for the 2005 "Doctor Who" episode "The Parting of the Ways․"
Was nominated for a BAFTA TV Award for Best Director for "Doctor Who" in 2006
Was one of the recipients of the 1997 Writers' Guild of Great Britain Award for TV Original Drama Serial for "This Life․"
Started working for the independent television production company World Productions after his short film "Latin for a Dark Room" won an award at the 1994 Edinburgh Festival
Quote: "I need big miracles to make me believe․ So far I've just been teased by the paranormal․"
Quote: "The argument is what matters not the conclusion․"
Represented by Natasha Galloway of the United Agents Literary & Talent Agency
Best known for writing for fantasy and science fiction television programs such as "Ultraviolet," "Apparitions" and "Doctor Who․"
Has written several comic books for Marvel, notably for the "Fantastic Four" series
Bought a cross in Rome while shooting "Apparitions," a supernatural drama about a priest
Awards
1997Writers' Guild of Great Britain Award-TV - Original Drama Serial:winner
2005SFX Award-Best TV Episode:winner
2006BAFTA TV Award-Best Director:nominated
2006Hugo-Best Dramatic Presentation - Short Form:nominated
2006Hugo-Best Dramatic Presentation - Short Form:nominated
2017BAFTA Scotland Award-Best Television (Scripted):winner
2017BAFTA Scotland Award-Best Writing in Film or Television:nominated
2017HIFF Award-Best Director of a Feature Film:winner