Dennis Spooner

Dennis Spooner (1st December, 1932 - 20th September, 1986) was a prolific television scriptwriter and story editor, perhaps best known for his work on Doctor Who and numerous ITC shows such as Thunderbirds and Captain Scarlet. He co-created Man In A Suitcase with Richard Harris, and The Champions, Department S, Jason King and Randall And Hopkirk (Deceased) with Monty Berman.

Dennis` contribution to Coronation Street was just one episode, broadcast in October [1961]]. He passed away in [1986]] after suffering a heart attack, aged 53.