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.
Was best friends with Brian Clemens. He was best man at his wedding.
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He was a RAF pilot.
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Began his showbusiness career in 1954 as a stand-up comedian in a double act with Leslie Garbon. Spooner later turned to writing gags and sketches for other comedians and then became a writer of espionage, crime and science fiction scripts for TV series. Initially with the BBC, he formed a long creative association with ITC in 1966/67, eventually as creator or co-creator of top shows, like Department S (1969) and My Partner the Ghost (1969).
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In his youth, he played football for Leyton Orient. He had just turned professional, when he was called up in 1950 for national service with the RAF. Stationed in Egypt, he subsequently became involved with the Forces Broadcasting Service.
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An expert in the world of contract bridge and author of several books on the subject.
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Formed Scoton Productions with Monty Berman in 1968.
Writer
Title
Year
Status
Character
Dramarama
1986
TV Series written by - 1 episode
Remington Steele
1984
TV Series story by - 1 episode
Fox Mystery Theater
1984
TV Series writer - 1 episode
Bergerac
1981-1983
TV Series by - 3 episodes
The Incredible Voyage of Stingray
1980
Video screenplay
The Professionals
1978
TV Series written by - 2 episodes
The New Avengers
TV Series written by - 8 episodes, 1976 - 1977 writer - 1 episode, 1976
Alien Attack
1976
TV Movie writer: new scenes
Comedy Premiere
1975
TV Series writer - 1 episode
Thriller
1975
TV Series writer - 2 episodes
The Protectors
1973
TV Series writer - 1 episode
The Adventurer
1972-1973
TV Series creator - 13 episodes
Jason King
TV Series creator - 25 episodes, 1971 - 1972 screenplay - 3 episodes, 1971 - 1972
Doomwatch
1970-1971
TV Series writer - 2 episodes
Paul Temple
1971
TV Series writer - 1 episode
UFO
1970
TV Series teleplay - 1 episode
My Partner the Ghost
1969-1970
TV Series creator - 26 episodes
Department S
1969-1970
TV Series creator - 19 episodes
The Champions
TV Series creator - 27 episodes, 1968 - 1969 series creator - 2 episodes, 1968 - 1969 screenplay - 2 episodes, 1969 writer - 1 episode, 1969 creator and story - 1 episode, 1968
The Avengers
TV Series 1 episode, 1968 teleplay - 3 episodes, 1961 - 1968
Man in a Suitcase
TV Series creator - 16 episodes, 1967 - 1968 deviser - 11 episodes, 1967 - 1968 series devised by - 1 episode, 1967 series deviser - 1 episode, 1967
The Baron
TV Series writer - 8 episodes, 1966 - 1967 screenplay - 6 episodes, 1966 - 1967
Doctor Who
1964-1966
TV Series written by - 21 episodes
Thunderbirds
1965-1966
TV Series teleplay by - 6 episodes
Nema razloga za uzbunu
1965
TV Movie
The Man in a Looking Glass
1965
TV Movie writer
Pardon the Expression
1965
TV Series writer - 1 episode
Stingray
1964-1965
TV Series teleplay by - 12 episodes
Ring-a-Ding-Ding
1964
TV Mini-Series written material by
Foreign Affairs
1964
TV Series writer - 1 episode
Comedy Playhouse
1963-1964
TV Series writer - 2 episodes
Kein Grund zur Unruhe
1964
TV Movie play
Fireball XL5
1962-1963
TV Series writer - 9 episodes
Hancock
1963
TV Series writer - 1 episode
ITV Television Playhouse
1962
TV Series writer - 1 episode
No Hiding Place
1962
TV Series writer - 4 episodes
Coronation Street
1961
TV Series 1 episode
Miscellaneous
Title
Year
Status
Character
Doctor Who: The Crusade
1999
Video story editor
Bergerac
1983
TV Series script editor - 8 episodes
The Professionals
1977-1978
TV Series script editor - 7 episodes
The Adventurer
1972-1973
TV Series executive story consultant - 26 episodes
Jason King
1971-1972
TV Series executive story consultant - 26 episodes
My Partner the Ghost
1969-1970
TV Series executive story consultant - 26 episodes
Department S
TV Series executive story consultant - 20 episodes, 1969 - 1970 executive script consultant - 1 episode, 1969
The Champions
1968-1969
TV Series script supervisor - 29 episodes
Man in a Suitcase
1967
TV Series series deviser - 1 episode
Doctor Who
TV Series story editor - 24 episodes, 1965 script editor - 2 episodes, 1965
$2 Million
