Dennis Spooner

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Dennis Spooner

Writing September 20, 1932

Tottenham, London, England, UK

Dennis Spooner (1 December 1932 – 20 September 1986) was an English television writer and script editor, known primarily for his programmes about fictional spies and his work in c…

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Doctor Who

Doctor Who

7.9 1963 TV Show
The Avengers

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7.8 1961 TV Show
The Professionals

The Professionals

7.6 1977 TV Show
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7.0 1981 TV Show
No Hiding Place

No Hiding Place

4.8 1959 TV Show
Thunderbirds

Thunderbirds

7.6 1965 TV Show
UFO

UFO

7.7 1970 TV Show
The New Avengers

The New Avengers

7.2 1976 TV Show
The Champions

The Champions

6.5 1968 TV Show
The Protectors

The Protectors

6.1 1972 TV Show
Thriller

Thriller

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Comedy Playhouse

Comedy Playhouse

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Dennis Spooner (1 December 1932 – 20 September 1986) was an English television writer and script editor, known primarily for his programmes about fictional spies and his work in children's television in the 1960s. He had long-lasting professional working relationships with a number of other British screenwriters and producers, notably Brian Clemens, Terry Nation, Monty Berman and Richard Harris, with whom he developed several programmes. Though he was a contributor to BBC programmes, his work made him one of the most prolific writers of televised output from ITC Entertainment.

Filmography

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 2023
    Tales of the Tardis

    TV show Writer

  2. 2016
    HD21 The Worlds of Gerry Anderson in High Definition

    Movie Writer

  3. 2009
    Dennis Spooner: Wanna Write a Television Series?

    Movie (archive footage)

  4. 2008
    Stingray: The Reunion Party

    Movie Writer

  5. 2000
    Randall & Hopkirk (Deceased)

    TV show Creator

  6. 1984
    And the Wall Came Tumbling Down

    Movie Writer

  7. 1984
    Hammer House of Mystery and Suspense

    TV show Writer

  8. 1983
    Dramarama

    TV show Writer

  9. 1983
    Legend of the Champions

    Movie Writer

  10. 1981
    Bergerac

    TV show Writer

  11. 1980
    The Incredible Voyage of Stingray

    Movie Writer

  12. 1977
    The Professionals

    TV show Writer

  13. 1976
    The New Avengers

    TV show Writer

  14. 1975
    Comedy Premiere

    TV show Writer

  15. 1975
    Won't Write Home, Mom–I'm Dead

    Movie Writer

  16. 1975
    The Crazy Kill

    Movie Writer

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  1. 1973
    Thriller

    TV show Writer

  2. 1972
    The Baron: The Man in a Looking Glass

    Movie Writer

  3. 1972
    The Protectors

    TV show Writer

  4. 1972
    The Adventurer

    TV show Creator

  5. 1972
    UFO: Take Them Alive

    Movie Writer

  6. 1971
    Jason King

    TV show Writer

  7. 1970
    UFO

    TV show Writer

  8. 1970
    Doomwatch

    TV show Writer

  9. 1969
    Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased)

    TV show Creator

  10. 1969
    Department S

    TV show Creator

  11. 1968
    The Champions

    TV show Writer

  12. 1967
    Man in a Suitcase

    TV show Creator

  13. 1966
    The Baron

    TV show Writer

  14. 1966
    Thunderbirds: Cry Wolf

    Movie Writer

  15. 1966
    Thunderbirds: The Imposters

    Movie Writer

  16. 1965
    Thunderbirds: The Mighty Atom

    Movie Writer

  17. 1965
    Thunderbirds: Vault of Death

    Movie Writer

  18. 1965
    Thunderbirds: End of The Road

    Movie Writer

  19. 1965
    Doctor Who: The Daleks' Master Plan

    Movie Writer

  20. 1965
    Thunderbirds: Day of Disaster

    Movie Writer

  21. 1965
    Thunderbirds

    TV show Writer

  22. 1965
    Doctor Who: The Time Meddler

    Movie Writer

  23. 1965
    Doctor Who: The Chase

    Movie Script Editor

  24. 1965
    Doctor Who: The Space Museum

    Movie Script Editor