Scott Dunbers

**Scott Gregory Dunbers** is a writer of Engines of Eight.

## Details

Name: Scott Gregory Dunbers

* Born: June 5, 1943
* Birthplace: London, England
* Nationality: British
* Occupation: Episode Writer
* Years in the Job: 30 years
* Parents: Henry and Patricia Dunbers
	+ Siblings: Two older brothers, James and Michael Dunbers
* Marriage/Children: Married to Eleanor Dunbers, three children: Lucy, Oliver, and Emma Dunbers
* Death: Still Living

## Biography

Scott Gregory Dunbers was born on June 5, 1943, in London, England, to Henry Dunbers and Patricia Dunbers. He had only two older brothers named James and Micheal Dunbers, who were born on September 10, 1939, and May 15, 1941, respectively. Growing up during WWII, Scott saw many tragic events and experienced the hardships of war firsthand. These include, but are not limited to, shootings, bombings, and air raids. Often times, he turned to light-hearted stories to read as a form of escape from the harsh realities of his surroundings.

When the war was over, Scott became interested in writing stories, particularly light-hearted stories that made readers feel at ease and forget about the hardships they may be experiencing. He began his writing journey on February 29, 1960, at the age of 17. He started by writing short stories for local newspapers and magazines, but he later applied for a job at Dockyard Films in 1969.

Once at Dockyard Films, he began writing various stories for Engines of Eight, with one of his most well-known works being Bad Case of Purple Blobs. In the 1980s, Scott was almost recognized as one of the top screenwriters among the Engines of Eight writers; however, in 1986, he expressed that he had almost run out of ideas for new scripts and was considering retiring from screenwriting altogether. This was evident in a 1989 company overview, where he expressed his lack of ideas for stories and was considering departing the company to pursue other projects and hobbies he had his hands on at the time. On September 8, 1990, Scott officially retired from Dockyard Films after nearly 30 years of working as a screenwriter both for them and for other production companies.

In his personal life, Scott lived mostly alone, sometimes residing in his parents' home. Eventually, however, he met Eleanor Davenport around 1962, and the two would eventually be married in 1963. The family had three children: Lucy (born in 1964), Oliver (born in 1967), and Emma (born in 1970). Following his retirement from Dockyard Films as a writer, Scott devoted the majority of his time to his family and sometimes pursued his hobbies of gardening and painting. He found great joy in spending quality time with his children and watching them grow up. Scott also took on the role of a mentor, sharing his knowledge and experiences with aspiring screenwriters in local workshops. Despite retiring from his professional career, Scott continued to have a deep passion for storytelling and would often write short stories for his grandchildren, leaving behind a legacy of creativity and love for the written word.

Today, Scott remains alive and well, enjoying his retirement and sharing his wisdom with aspiring screenwriters in local workshops.

## Trivia

* A funny story that he and Scott Dunders often share when recalling their time at Dockyard Films was whenever the both of them were working in the office on the same day, they'd often get each other's mail. The mix-up with their mail caused some amusing moments and banter between the two.