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Dennis Spooner (1 December 1932 – 20 September 1986) [1] 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.
Dennis Spooner was born on 1 December 1932 in Tottenham, London, England, UK. He was a writer, known for Department S (1969), The Champions (1968) and Champions. He was married to Pauline E. Hosking. He died on 20 September 1986 in Hertfordshire, England, UK.
Diverse, prolifically inventive and genuinely responsible for helping to shape the viewing tastes of countless millions, Dennis Spooner remains a towering creative titan, whose subtle influence and creative legacy will continue to colour British television drama far into the future.
Feb 22, 2018 · We take a look at the influence Dennis Spooner had on Doctor Who, and why he left the show after six months…. Dennis Spooner oversaw most of Doctor Who’s second series, following on from David Whittaker’s work in Series 1.
Dennis Spooner (1 December 1932-20 September 1986 [1]) was a script editor for Doctor Who and the author of several television stories. Spooner's writing debut was an episode of Coronation Street, after which he wrote scripts for various Gerry Anderson puppet series such as Fireball XL5, Stingray...
Dennis Spooner is known as an Writer, Creator, Script Editor, Screenplay, and Script Supervisor. Some of his work includes Doctor Who, The Avengers, Thunderbirds, The Professionals, UFO, The New Avengers, The Champions, and Stingray.
Although he started as a stand-up comedian-turned-gag-writer, Dennis Spooner will always be credited as the creative drive behind the ITC-produced action-adventure series of the 1960s and early 1970s.