He has written several books on the history of British popular culture, including work on cinema, television and comics.

James Chapman was born in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, and attended Wales High School during the 1980s.

Chapman's research focuses on British popular culture, especially cinema and television in their historical contexts.

His books include studies of the science fiction television series Doctor Who and the James Bond films.

[1] He is a Council member of the International Association for Media and History (IAMHIST) and is editor of the Historical Journal of Film, Radio and Television.