Neil Arksey

Neil Arksey is a British writer, best known as the author of several books for children, teenagers and young adults, published by Penguin Books and Random House.
Career.
Early in his career he helped develop Little Robots, a pre-school TV show broadcast on BBC in the United Kingdom. He went on to write scripts for Little Robots as well as a number of other shows aimed at the same age-group including Kipper the Dog.
As a story editor, script editor, head writer and producer Arksey has worked on a number of UK soaps and drama series Crossroads (TV series), River City, Family Affairs and Mile High. He has also worked as head writer/producer on TV drama series in other European countries including Salatut Elämät in Finland and Jobán Rosszban in Hungary.
He worked as a screenwriter and producer on the feature film "Run To Ground", a dark thriller set and shot in Miskolc, eastern Hungary.
His recent book, "Intelligent Life", received considerable acclaim from a number of top scientists.
Arksey teaches writing at CityLit., London Film School and Brunel University.