Dennis Spooner
Known for: Writing
Born: September 20, 1932
Died: September 20, 1986
Place of birth: 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 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.
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Filmography
26 movies · 25 TV shows, newest first
5.6
Tales of the Tardis
2023
NR
HD21 The Worlds of Gerry Anderson in High Definition
2016
NR
Dennis Spooner: Wanna Write a Television Series?
2009
NR
Stingray: The Reunion Party
20086.8
Randall & Hopkirk (Deceased)
2000
5.3
And the Wall Came Tumbling Down
1984
6.5
Hammer House of Mystery and Suspense
1984
7.3
Dramarama
1983
8.0
Legend of the Champions
1983
7.0
Bergerac
1981
6.0
The Incredible Voyage of Stingray
1980
7.6
The Professionals
1977
7.1
The New Avengers
1976
5.0
Won't Write Home, Mom–I'm Dead
1975
8.0
The Crazy Kill
1975
7.0
Thriller
1973
8.5
The Baron: The Man in a Looking Glass
1972
6.1
The Protectors
1972
6.3
The Adventurer
1972
7.0
UFO: Take Them Alive
1972
7.8
Jason King
1971
7.7
UFO
1970
6.4
Doomwatch
1970
7.0
Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased)
1969
5.5
Department S
1969
6.5
The Champions
1968
7.2
Man in a Suitcase
1967
5.9
The Baron
1966
7.0
Thunderbirds: Cry Wolf
1966
NR
Thunderbirds: The Imposters
1966
6.0
Thunderbirds: The Mighty Atom
1965
6.0
Thunderbirds: Vault of Death
1965
9.0
Thunderbirds: End of The Road
1965
7.9
Doctor Who: The Daleks' Master Plan
1965
7.0
Thunderbirds: Day of Disaster
1965
7.6
Thunderbirds
1965
7.3
Doctor Who: The Time Meddler
1965
6.5
Doctor Who: The Chase
1965
6.5
Doctor Who: The Space Museum
1965
6.1
Doctor Who: The Crusade
1965
5.6
Doctor Who: The Web Planet
1965
7.8
Doctor Who: The Romans
1965
6.4
Doctor Who: The Rescue
1965
6.9
Stingray
1964
6.3
Doctor Who: The Reign of Terror
1964
7.9
Doctor Who
1963
6.4
Fireball XL5
1962
6.0
Comedy Playhouse
1961
7.8
The Avengers
1961
4.8
No Hiding Place
1959NR
The Champions
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