Scriptwriter, Head Writer, Series Development
About me
I've been a scriptwriter for over 20 years as well as a Head Writer, Development Consultant, Director and Producer of kids' content. Currently Head Writer for Nickelodeon/iQiyi's new series DEER SQUAD, now writing and developing Season 3.
I also write for video games, apps and interactive platforms including the award-winning and BAFTA-nominated interactive movie THE BUNKER for consoles, PC and mobile and THE HUNTING, the world's first interactive movie app. Currently working on a number of international interactive projects.
I have written over 15 children's books including The Smelly Sprout and illustrated over 40 comedy books for my cartoon series The Odd Squad.
AWARDS:
BEST CHILDREN'S TELEVISION AWARD - British Screenwriting Awards
BEST WEB ANIMATION - Bradford Animation Festival
BAFTA CYMRU - Nominated Best Video Game, 'The Bunker'
Please get in touch if you'd like to talk to me about your project.
Agent: Janet @ Fillingham Weston Associates
Manager: Julie @ The Gotham Group
Sample Episodes
When I'm writing scripts for children I try to write for myself first - kids are super intelligent, they understand comedy and pathos, pain and irony. I try to write scripts which tap into their emotions, making them laugh, cry and cheer.
Here's some of my work - get in touch if you'd like to know more or see some sample scripts.
Thomas and Friends
Written by Allan Plenderleith
Tilly and Friends
Written by Allan Plenderleith
Horrid Henry
Written by Allan Plenderleith
Dead Gorgeous
Written by Allan Plenderleith
Tree Fu Tom
Written by Allan Plenderleith
Gordon the Garden Gnome
Written and Created by Allan Plenderleith
Noddy Christmas Special
Writing for Interactive
Video Games, Apps, and Online.
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THE BUNKER
BAFTA-nominated video game for Playstation 4, XboxOne, Nintendo Switch and mobile - created, written, and directed by Allan Plenderleith. A groundbreaking feature length interactive thriller, out now.
The Next Step - Take it to the Top!
This was a great project to work on, a dance game combined with RPG elements. I wrote the story and script and had great fun writing for all the characters.
Children's Education
BBC Bitesize
I was asked to write a new series of 10 episodes for BBC Bitesize all about KS1 Music. It featured a fun cast of characters from the world of music including Anna Meredith, Nitin Sawney, Bob Marley and Bach!
What are Pulse and Rhythm?
If you are starting to explore music it's helpful to know about pulse and rhythm. They're the foundations to every song. Starring Anna Meredith!
Children's Books
Creating characters kids care about
I love writing children's books - my first book, The Smelly Sprout, was inspired by my son who refused to eat sprouts when he was younger. I told him a story to feel sorry for sprouts and it worked, he gobbled them up! My latest book, Teddy Christmas, is out now.
