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Richard Dinnick
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Richard is a writer of TV scripts, books and comics.
He is the creator and writer of SURFACE TENSION – a new TV crime drama now in development in the UK and NEVER AFTER a fantasy TV drama in development in the USA.
Richard has served as a judge for the BAFTA awards in 2013 and 2019 as well as on the BBC's 500 word short story competition for children between 2015-2019.
He is the writer and creator of Legendary Entertainment’s forthcoming series ROB (a reimagining of the Robin Hood mythos) as well as the his newest intellectual property, LAST LINE.
In children’s TV, Richard was Lead Writer on the Disney Hungama show EENA MEENA DEEKA and staff writer on the BBC’s BAFTA Award-winning TREE FU TOM and helped develop GO JETTERS. His most recent work was for the recently-broadcast third series of THUNDERBIRDS ARE GO! for ITV Studios and Amazon Studios.
In comics, Richard is writing the tie-in series for Netflix's LOST IN SPACE as well as DOCTOR WHO: THE 13th DOCTOR series for the BBC Studios.
Richard won the BBC Writersroom opportunity in 2012 and was one of a handful of writers selected for NBC Universal’s Development Initiative in 2015 and again in 2016.
He has a track record in developing shows for existing IP and has ghostwritten on a broad range of subjects and styles from celebrity books to scholarly medical texts.
Richard is also a journalist - working on business and internet related magazines and publication, topping his career working on the City Desk of the Sunday Express. He was also shortlisted for new journalist of the year in 1999 by the PPA.
Richard writes prose and audio scripts for many tie-in media projects and has adapted the works of Sherlock Holmes – including adapting THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES for audio.
He is a member of BAFTA, the WGGB, and the Society of Authors.
He is the creator and writer of SURFACE TENSION – a new TV crime drama now in development in the UK and NEVER AFTER a fantasy TV drama in development in the USA.
Richard has served as a judge for the BAFTA awards in 2013 and 2019 as well as on the BBC's 500 word short story competition for children between 2015-2019.
He is the writer and creator of Legendary Entertainment’s forthcoming series ROB (a reimagining of the Robin Hood mythos) as well as the his newest intellectual property, LAST LINE.
In children’s TV, Richard was Lead Writer on the Disney Hungama show EENA MEENA DEEKA and staff writer on the BBC’s BAFTA Award-winning TREE FU TOM and helped develop GO JETTERS. His most recent work was for the recently-broadcast third series of THUNDERBIRDS ARE GO! for ITV Studios and Amazon Studios.
In comics, Richard is writing the tie-in series for Netflix's LOST IN SPACE as well as DOCTOR WHO: THE 13th DOCTOR series for the BBC Studios.
Richard won the BBC Writersroom opportunity in 2012 and was one of a handful of writers selected for NBC Universal’s Development Initiative in 2015 and again in 2016.
He has a track record in developing shows for existing IP and has ghostwritten on a broad range of subjects and styles from celebrity books to scholarly medical texts.
Richard is also a journalist - working on business and internet related magazines and publication, topping his career working on the City Desk of the Sunday Express. He was also shortlisted for new journalist of the year in 1999 by the PPA.
Richard writes prose and audio scripts for many tie-in media projects and has adapted the works of Sherlock Holmes – including adapting THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES for audio.
He is a member of BAFTA, the WGGB, and the Society of Authors.
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2014 - 2016
job
Head Writer on Disney India TV Show, Eeena Meena Deeka
Literary Agency.
mferrara@bookendsliterary. • BAFTA judge for Children's Drama 2013, Children's Pre-School Animation 2019.
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Animation, TV
2012 - 2012
job
Scriptwriter
BBC Writersroom Opportunity.
• Adapter of two Sherlock Holmes stories; assistant producer/script editor on series.
• Ten audio drama scripts commissioned for franchises such as Doctor Who, and Stargate SG-1.
• Author of several books in fiction and non-fiction as well as short stories.
• Comics writer for Legendary Entertainment, Titan, IDW, BBC Magazines.
• Journalism published in the UK National Press while working as a regular contributor
to the City Desk of the Sunday Express.
1
DETAIL
Director of Publishing
Awesome Media & Entertainment
Approached by CEO to had up the new comics and graphic novels division on a part-
time basis. I oversee writing, art, colours, lettering and the whole production process on a range of omics from inception to print and digital publication.
Creator & Writer: Surface Tension
Chrysalis Vision
Optioned TV show about the Marine Policing Unit of London - better known by the colloquial term: river police.
Screenwriter: THUNDERBIRDS ARE GO
ITV/ITV Studios/Weta/Amazon Studios
After meeting with the Head Write in LA, I was invited to write for the third series of the show.
Screenwriter/Producer: LIGHT & SHADOWS
Capital City Entertainment
I am in pre-production on my first web series - a modern supernatural story with three women at its heart. 12 x 5 min.
Creator & Writer: ROB
Legendary Entertainment
I am the creator of this new imagining of the Robin Hood legends, taking the hero back to his youth to see how he became the man we all think we know.
Writer: DOCTOR WHO
Titan Comics
I was the lead writer on the 12th Doctor on-going series for Titan. This involves writing for the new companion as yet unseen on screen. I have also written convention
specials (including SDCC) and for other Doctors: 7th and notably, the latest one, Jodie
Whittaker's 13th Doctor.
Writer: DOCTOR WHO: MYTHS & LEGENDS, THE MISSY CHRONICLES
BBC Books
I was approached by BBC Books (Penguin Random House) to pen an anthology of Doctor Who short stories based on classical mythology.
Lead Writer: EENA MEENA DEEKA
Disney India
Following an invitation to work on the development of an animation studio's own IP, I
was asked to be Head Writer on the show, which was subsequently picked up by
Disney India. I have written 52 x 22 min shows as well as script editing and polishing
drafts on Series 1 and 2.
Screenwriter: TREE FU TOM
BBC
I am part of the series writers' team for the BBC CBeebies flagship CGI TV show, Tree
Fu Tom. I have written scripts for series 3, 4 and 5 - all 22 min.
Screenwriter: MAJID
Majid Kids TV
Invited to LA writers' room for new show for UAE children's channel, Majid Kids TV.
Staff writer position.
Screenwriter: GO JETTERS
BBC
I was approached to work on development scripts for this BAFTA-nominated BBC show and was part of the writing team for series 1 and 2.
Screenwriter: KARAMELLA
Majid Kids TV
Part of LA writers' room for new show for UAE children's channel, Majid Kids TV. Staff
writer position.
Screenwriter: CAPTAIN EXTRAORDINARY
Rushfirth Creative
I am developing animation studio's own IP and writing the first 22 min script as part of their pitch process to broadcasters.
Screenwriter: BBC TV PILOT (TBA)
BBC
Following an invitation to submit ideas for a new show the BBC are developing for
children's TV, I have been asked to write the 17 min pilot episode for the programme.
Writer: DOCTOR WHO - TARDIS, DALEK, CYBERMAN, SONIC SCREWDRIVER, K9,
WEEPING ANGEL, ADIPOSE and SUPREME DALEK
Running Press (Perseus Books Group)
I have written six Doctor Who booklets for Running Press. These have been published
in 2013 as part of the TV Show's 50th Anniversary as well as two a year since with more to come in 2020.
Scriptwriter: STARGATE SG-1 - DUPLICITY
MGM
Worked in a writers' room alongside five other writers in the creation of a six-part
series, broken up into two trilogies. I then wrote the second part of the second trilogy
- Duplicity - starring Michael Shanks and Claudia Black.
Writer: ENCOUNTERS OF SHERLOCK HOLMES
Titan Publishing
In March 2012 I was commissioned to contribute a short story - The Adventure of the
Swaddled Railwayman - to this Sherlock Holmes anthology. The book was published in February 2013.
• Ten audio drama scripts commissioned for franchises such as Doctor Who, and Stargate SG-1.
• Author of several books in fiction and non-fiction as well as short stories.
• Comics writer for Legendary Entertainment, Titan, IDW, BBC Magazines.
• Journalism published in the UK National Press while working as a regular contributor
to the City Desk of the Sunday Express.
1
DETAIL
Director of Publishing
Awesome Media & Entertainment
Approached by CEO to had up the new comics and graphic novels division on a part-
time basis. I oversee writing, art, colours, lettering and the whole production process on a range of omics from inception to print and digital publication.
Creator & Writer: Surface Tension
Chrysalis Vision
Optioned TV show about the Marine Policing Unit of London - better known by the colloquial term: river police.
Screenwriter: THUNDERBIRDS ARE GO
ITV/ITV Studios/Weta/Amazon Studios
After meeting with the Head Write in LA, I was invited to write for the third series of the show.
Screenwriter/Producer: LIGHT & SHADOWS
Capital City Entertainment
I am in pre-production on my first web series - a modern supernatural story with three women at its heart. 12 x 5 min.
Creator & Writer: ROB
Legendary Entertainment
I am the creator of this new imagining of the Robin Hood legends, taking the hero back to his youth to see how he became the man we all think we know.
Writer: DOCTOR WHO
Titan Comics
I was the lead writer on the 12th Doctor on-going series for Titan. This involves writing for the new companion as yet unseen on screen. I have also written convention
specials (including SDCC) and for other Doctors: 7th and notably, the latest one, Jodie
Whittaker's 13th Doctor.
Writer: DOCTOR WHO: MYTHS & LEGENDS, THE MISSY CHRONICLES
BBC Books
I was approached by BBC Books (Penguin Random House) to pen an anthology of Doctor Who short stories based on classical mythology.
Lead Writer: EENA MEENA DEEKA
Disney India
Following an invitation to work on the development of an animation studio's own IP, I
was asked to be Head Writer on the show, which was subsequently picked up by
Disney India. I have written 52 x 22 min shows as well as script editing and polishing
drafts on Series 1 and 2.
Screenwriter: TREE FU TOM
BBC
I am part of the series writers' team for the BBC CBeebies flagship CGI TV show, Tree
Fu Tom. I have written scripts for series 3, 4 and 5 - all 22 min.
Screenwriter: MAJID
Majid Kids TV
Invited to LA writers' room for new show for UAE children's channel, Majid Kids TV.
Staff writer position.
Screenwriter: GO JETTERS
BBC
I was approached to work on development scripts for this BAFTA-nominated BBC show and was part of the writing team for series 1 and 2.
Screenwriter: KARAMELLA
Majid Kids TV
Part of LA writers' room for new show for UAE children's channel, Majid Kids TV. Staff
writer position.
Screenwriter: CAPTAIN EXTRAORDINARY
Rushfirth Creative
I am developing animation studio's own IP and writing the first 22 min script as part of their pitch process to broadcasters.
Screenwriter: BBC TV PILOT (TBA)
BBC
Following an invitation to submit ideas for a new show the BBC are developing for
children's TV, I have been asked to write the 17 min pilot episode for the programme.
Writer: DOCTOR WHO - TARDIS, DALEK, CYBERMAN, SONIC SCREWDRIVER, K9,
WEEPING ANGEL, ADIPOSE and SUPREME DALEK
Running Press (Perseus Books Group)
I have written six Doctor Who booklets for Running Press. These have been published
in 2013 as part of the TV Show's 50th Anniversary as well as two a year since with more to come in 2020.
Scriptwriter: STARGATE SG-1 - DUPLICITY
MGM
Worked in a writers' room alongside five other writers in the creation of a six-part
series, broken up into two trilogies. I then wrote the second part of the second trilogy
- Duplicity - starring Michael Shanks and Claudia Black.
Writer: ENCOUNTERS OF SHERLOCK HOLMES
Titan Publishing
In March 2012 I was commissioned to contribute a short story - The Adventure of the
Swaddled Railwayman - to this Sherlock Holmes anthology. The book was published in February 2013.
Writing, Animation, Print, Producer, Audio, TV, Cgi, Ceo, Amazon, Development, Express, Detail, Web, Production, Go, UP
2012 - 2012
job
Writer
TIME FRAUD.
IDW Publishing
I was invited to pitch IDW ideas for the 2012 Doctor Who Special by their US editor. I
was subsequently commissioned to write Time Fraud, published in September 2012 with art by Josh Adams.
Scriptwriter: DOCTOR WHO - PARADOXICIDE, THE WANDERER, THE RINGS OF IKIRIA
Big Finish Productions
I have been commissioned to write three scripts for Big Finish's Doctor Who Main
Range and Companion Chronicles. Paradoxicide was released in August 2011. The
Wanderer was released in April 2012 and The Rings of Ikiria was released in June 2012 both to critical acclaim.
Scriptwriter/Adapter: SHERLOCK HOLMES - THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES and SHERLOCK HOLMES - THE TANGLED SKEIN
Big Finish Productions
I was commissioned to adapt two Sherlock Holmes novels for Big Finish's audio range of plays including the most famous Sherlock Holmes story ever written by Sir Arthur
Conan Doyle - The Hound of the Baskervilles. Both plays received rave reviews.
Assistant Producer/script editor: SHERLOCK HOLMES SERIES
Big Finish Productions
I worked with the producer to ensure highest quality of script adaptation, including
continuity. Also responsible for looking after actors and blocking the recording
sessions.
I was invited to pitch IDW ideas for the 2012 Doctor Who Special by their US editor. I
was subsequently commissioned to write Time Fraud, published in September 2012 with art by Josh Adams.
Scriptwriter: DOCTOR WHO - PARADOXICIDE, THE WANDERER, THE RINGS OF IKIRIA
Big Finish Productions
I have been commissioned to write three scripts for Big Finish's Doctor Who Main
Range and Companion Chronicles. Paradoxicide was released in August 2011. The
Wanderer was released in April 2012 and The Rings of Ikiria was released in June 2012 both to critical acclaim.
Scriptwriter/Adapter: SHERLOCK HOLMES - THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES and SHERLOCK HOLMES - THE TANGLED SKEIN
Big Finish Productions
I was commissioned to adapt two Sherlock Holmes novels for Big Finish's audio range of plays including the most famous Sherlock Holmes story ever written by Sir Arthur
Conan Doyle - The Hound of the Baskervilles. Both plays received rave reviews.
Assistant Producer/script editor: SHERLOCK HOLMES SERIES
Big Finish Productions
I worked with the producer to ensure highest quality of script adaptation, including
continuity. Also responsible for looking after actors and blocking the recording
sessions.
Producer, Audio
1998 - 2000
job
Site Reviews Editor
Internet Magazine (EMAP plc).
Employed as Senior Reporter and quickly promoted, often deputising for the Editor in his
absence.
Key Accomplishments:
• Shortlisted for the 1999 PTC New Journalist of the Year Award.
• Helped create new magazine for EMAP aimed at elderly Internet users.
absence.
Key Accomplishments:
• Shortlisted for the 1999 PTC New Journalist of the Year Award.
• Helped create new magazine for EMAP aimed at elderly Internet users.
Journalist, Internet
1996 - 1998
job
Assistant Editor
Real Business Magazine.
Taken on as Assistant Editor straight from University. Helped launch a new business
magazine from scratch. As well as editorial and writing duties on Real Business also worked as editor on a number of contract publications.
Key Accomplishments:
• Real Business Magazine won PPA award in its launch year.
• Edited contract magazines: LeisureWorld and AscotWorld (for Gardner Merchant/Sodexho).
magazine from scratch. As well as editorial and writing duties on Real Business also worked as editor on a number of contract publications.
Key Accomplishments:
• Real Business Magazine won PPA award in its launch year.
• Edited contract magazines: LeisureWorld and AscotWorld (for Gardner Merchant/Sodexho).
Writing
My education
1993
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1996
Middlesex University
Bachelors, English and Writing & Publishing
Bachelors, English and Writing & Publishing
1981
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1986
Reeds School
Secondary, N/a
Secondary, N/a
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