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Screenwriting across all media for all ages

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About me

I'm a Scriptwriter, Head Writer, Development Consultant, and Content Creator working in Children's Television, Animation, Youtube, Video Games, Interactive and Educational spaces.  Currently Head Writer for Paramount and iQIYI's comedy action adventure series DEER SQUAD, now working with a talented team of international writers on Season 4.

I have written on top-rated Emmy and BAFTA-winning shows produced by animation production companies and broadcasters all over the world for over 20 years.  Currently working as a Development Consultant on several new projects as well as developing my own IP.

I created and illustrated THE ODD SQUAD - the popular cartoon series starring Jeff and Maude, which was developed into a best-selling greetings card range sold across the UK in over 1000 outlets selling over 10 million units, a range of merchandise, and a best-selling series of books.

I also created and wrote GORDON THE GARDEN GNOME for BBC, ABC, ZDF, a 52 episode animated series which was distributed worldwide, developed into a range of merchandise and released on DVD by Paramount.

I am the author of THE SMELLY SPROUT, a best-selling Christmas book for children and part of a series of hardback books available on Amazon, Waterstone's and all good bookshops, with over 1 million books sold to date in the UK alone. 

It's always exciting to be brought in on new projects at the early development stage - building characters and worlds for kids is so rewarding and exciting! Get in touch if you are looking for a writer who puts character-led comedy first!

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What do I do?

As an animation kids screenwriter, I dive into a world where imagination knows no bounds, weaving stories that dance between the pages of reality and the realms of fantasy. Every day, I get to dream up talking animals, enchanted forests, and brave young heroes who remind us of the magic within ourselves. I write because I believe that through laughter and adventure, we can teach children the power of kindness and curiosity. It’s a joy and a privilege to create tales that not only entertain but also gently guide little hearts toward a brighter, more compassionate world. Plus, where else can I get away with making a squirrel the wisest character in the room?

Sample Episodes

Here's some of my work - get in touch if you'd like to read some sample scripts.

Deer Squad

Head Writer - Allan Plenderleith

Thomas and Friends

Tickled Pink

Horrid Henry

Written by Allan Plenderleith

Dead Gorgeous

Written by Allan Plenderleith

Tree Fu Tom


Written and developed by Allan Plenderleith

Gordon the Garden Gnome

Creator, Head Writer, Scriptwriter

Scripwriting

Writing for Interactive

Video Games, Apps, and Online.

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Tickle Finger and the Dinosauras App
Tickle Finger in the Jungle
Princess Chocolate App
Tickle Finger and the Dinosaurs

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.

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All Videos

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Interactive

The Next Step - Interactive Game

This was a great project to work on, a dance game combined with RPG elements.  

I wrote the interactive story and script and had great fun writing for all the characters.

Games

Children's Education

BBC Bitesize

I was asked to write episodes for BBC Bitesize all about KS1 and KS2 Music.  It featured a fun cast of characters from the world of music including Anna Meredith, Nitin Sawney, Bob Marley and Bach!

Education

Children's Books

Author and Illustrator of over 20 children's books

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, Smelly Santa, is out now.

Children's Books

The Odd Squad!

Allan is the creator, writer and cartoonist of The Odd Squad, with over 20 books published and a best-selling range of merchandise launched including one of the most popular greetings card series of all time.

Filmmaker - Writer Director Producer

'BEEP' SHORT FILM
Winner of 14 international short film festival awards. Written and Directed by Allan Plenderleith