Creative Writing

Ripley and Scuff

When the award-winning children's series, Ripley and Scuff was commissioned for a second series, I was asked to write a series of short stories. The programme, which appeared on CITV in early 2003 is aimed at 3-5 year olds and features a 'Jackanory' style format. I wrote six stories featuring a little girl Millie and her crazy dog Bonkers.

Download a sample script of Ripley and Scuff: Ripley and Scuff (10kb)

Who said you can't teach an old dog new tricks?

Scum of the Earth

Scum of the earth (the title was inspired by Nicholas van Hoogstraten's rant against ramblers) is a comedy about a group of walkers who, on their weekly ramble, get caught up in more than just mud and dog dirt. More to follow...