I will be at Hay Festival with my illustrator brother Greg. We’ll be delivering our Knight Sir Louis workshop on the final Sunday.
I co-created preschool series Circle Square, worked as head writer and voice actor. It was co-produced with Irish powerhouse producers Kavaleer Productions. I’m thrilled that in addition to nominations at the BAFTAs and Broadcast Awards, it has now picked up a WIN at the Irish Animation Awards for Best Preschool Animation.
It was great fun writing two episodes of this hilarious CITV show for their new series (for kids aged 6+).
I had the pleasure of writing an episode of Aardman Animations “Lloyd of the Flies“, directed by Matthew Walker and Jane Davies and head written by Andrew Barnett Jones and Ciaran Murtagh. In my episode Hotpocalypse Lloyd is excited to attend the ‘hottest party there is’ behind the oven after the human puts a pizza in the oven. Hotter equals happier for Lloyd, but as the street party heats up and up and insects start to leave, Lloyd insists that there’s no such thing as ‘too hot’…
Knight Sir Louis and the Sorcerer of Slime is released on Audible today! The first two audiobooks now have almost 250 ratings with multiple reviews for both book one and two. I performed all the voices once again. I hope you enjoy it. There will be a fourth Knight Sir Louis in the autumn of 2023.
Credits: Audible Studios presents Knight Sir Louis and the Sorcerer of Slime. Written by The Brothers McLeod. Performed by Myles McLeod. Directed by David Beck for Wireless Theatre. The Production was recorded at London Audio Tech and was engineered by Tim Walker. With vocal edit & sound design by Joe Richardson and original music by Francesco Quadraruopolo. For Audible, the Executive Producer was Alys Hewer and the Commissioning Editor was Imogen Papworth.
Hello Kitty: Super Style! is launching on Amazon Kids+ this week. I was involved with the development of the show. I created new characters and developed the world of Cherry Town. I also wrote two early scripts before leaving to head write my own show Circle Square. I am credited as one of the Story Editors and exclusively for the Literary Bible. I’m happy to see that a lot of the character names I chose survived the development and legal process. One of my episodes “Treasure Hunters” features in the initial batch of 6 episodes. It also features classic Sanrio character Badtz Maru!
Hot on the heels of our BAFTA Children’s nomination, comes a Broadcast Awards 2023 shortlisting for our show Circle Square. It’s one of only six chosen for Best Pre-School Programme. I was head writer and voice actor of characters Nelson, Snowdon, Duster and Grindle.
I’m very happy to have won an acting award! I performed all the voices in the lo-fi sci-fi comedy Starship Impossible. The award came from the lovely people at the Great Canadian Sci-Fi Film Festival. Thank you very much!
We are thrilled to see that our show Circle Square has been nominated for a BAFTA in the Children and Young People’s Awards in the Pre-school Animation category. Amazing news! I was co-creator, head writer, voice director and voice actor on the show.
Here we are giving our Knight Sir Louis workshop at the Also Festival 2021. We are happy to do school visits. Contact Authors Aloud UK if you’d like us to visit your school or festival.
Now that Autumn is here, I am writing a NEW book in the Knight Sir Louis series due to come out in 2023. It’s called Knight Sir Louis and the Sinister Snowball.
I’m also recording the new Knight Sir Louis audiobook in October. Knight Sir Louis and the Sorcerer of Slime will be available on Audible once the Wireless Theatre Company have weaved their audio effect and music magic on it.
Our middle grade book series Knight Sir Louis continues with Knight Sir Louis and the Sorcerer of Slime. Out in June 2022. Available to pre order now. We’ve also launched our brand new Knight Sir Louis website. Check it out!
I co-head wrote Millie and Lou with amazing director Evgenia Golubeva. There are 15 episodes in series one, produced by Blue Zoo and released by YouTube Originals. The show has already had over 2 million views in its first two weeks. Watch it at this link. The show was created by Rory Cooke and Mandy Wong. As well as head writing duties, I also co-wrote 8 of the episodes.
I was nominated for the Writers Award at the British Animation Awards 2022 for my episode Pizza Mystery of Milkshake! show Circle Square. Circle Square also picked up two other nominations for Best Design and Best Children’s Pre school Series.
The second Knight Sir Louis audiobook is out 3rd February 2022! Dragon of Doooooom was voiced by me and directed by David Beck of Wireless Theatre.
The Saskatoons, a 52 x 11′ mystery comedy created by Evgenia Golubeva and myself is going to the TV pitching market Cartoon Forum in Toulouse (September 2021). The show is being produced by Pikkukala and Sardinha em Lata.
I’m thrilled so say I’m now represented by Shining Management for voice acting. Check out my audio reels on their site here.
Evgenia Golubeva and I wrote all 15 episodes of Obki for Ritzy Animation and Obki Productions. Available on Sky Kids On Demand, Obki follows a loveable alien on his journey to be a positive force for good on Earth.
Knight Sir Louis and the Dreadful Damsel, published by Guppy Books, is now available on Audible. If you’re already a subscriber the book is free as part of Audible Plus. Also available on Apple Books. I read and performed the book, with direction by David Beck from Wireless Theatre.
9 Story Distribution International is pleased to announce that it has secured worldwide distribution rights to the new animated series, Circle Square (40 x 7’). The series was created by the BAFTA award-winning The Brothers McLeod. Read the full press release.
The Brothers McLeod are excited to reveal the latest Knight Sir Louis adventure… which, fresh for the summer holidays, is a puzzle, game and craft book. There’s a short story for anyone who’s read and enjoyed the Knight Sir Louis books. Available July 2021.
Knight Sir Louis and the Dragon of Doooooom! is released on May 13th 2021, the second in the series of Knight Sir Louis books, published by Guppy Books. Louis rides out once again, this time to face the double-headed dragon Borax. “I love these books SO much! Mr Gum levels of weird and brilliant!” says celebrated author Jo Nadin. Photo by Lucy Barriball.
We partnered with creative agency Misfit to complete our half hour lo-fi sci-fi comedy. Watch the whole thing over on YouTube. Design and Directed by Greg McLeod. Script and all voices by Myles McLeod.
My poem about Valentina Tereshkova, the first woman in space, features in this delightful shape poetry collection. Published by Macmillan.
I have a poem ‘Uffington’ in this poetry collection from Macmillan: The Best Ever Book of Funny Poems. Poems selected by the acclaimed poet Brian Moses.
At last, I can share this news with the world…
Wyndley Animation are delighted to announce the greenlight on production of ‘Circle Square’, a 40 x 7’ preschool show commissioned by Milkshake! Channel 5 and created by the Brothers McLeod.
Circle Square is an animated comedy about neighbours. Vanessa the Dragon, owner of the rainbow lighthouse, helps out with everyday dilemmas and each episode features a different friend needing her help (and sometimes she needs theirs!) The nine households in the community include a yeti, a family of emergency service owls, a keyboard and a drum, a family of wizards, a grumpy dog, an elderly adventuring bear and a couple of walking, talking pine trees. Their companionship also extends to neighbouring islands in the archipelago of the Wyndley Isles, and to friends and family who come to visit them.
The show is a co-production with Kavaleer Productions and is directed by Greg McLeod, written by Myles McLeod and executive produced by Erica Darby, Helen Brunsdon, Gary Timpson and Andrew Kavanagh, and was financed with support from the DCMS funded Young Audiences Content Fund which is managed by the BFI, plus Milkshake! Channel 5 and Creative Europe.
I have two poems in this new collection from The Emma Press. My poems are ‘Questions for an Entomologist’ and ‘Yoga for Insects’. Before I turned my hand to writing I studied Zoology at the University of Bristol. One of my favourite lecture series was Insect Biology by Dr Les Strong, who was also my tutor. It wasn’t a subject I thought I’d be very interested in, but he was a great communicator and I always looked forward to his lectures.
You can buy the collection here on The Emma Press website or watch some of the poets read their poems here on Facebook.
A quick update to explain what I’m up to right now. I’m head writing for children’s TV right now and will be into 2021. I’m also writing the second Knight Sir Louis book (The Dragon of Doooooom!) due out in May 2021. I’m also writing lyrics for another TV show and when I have time (!) a stage adaptation.
My brother Greg and I have done some virtual school visits recently. Our workshop, linked to our middle grade book Knight Sir Louis and the Dreadful Damsel, is a fun engaging session for Year 3 upwards. We create characters together, do a draw-along and create a six panel storyboard. We finish with a Q&A where we always have some great questions. We can deliver the workshops via Zoom, Microsoft Teams or Google Meet.
Here I am reading Chapter 6 of Knight Sir Louis and the Dreadful Damsel for the BookTrust. Published by Guppy Books.
You can ORDER Knight Sir Louis and the Dreadful Damsel from:
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OR from your local independent bookshop!
Here is a video I made for publisher Guppy Books. I shares some middle grade funny fiction inspirations for our new series, Knight Sir Louis (illustrated by my brother, Greg). From childhood classics Roald Dahl and Asterix to more recent books like Wimpy Kid and the Penny Dreadful series by Joanna Nadin.
The preschool show ‘Circle Square’ that I developed with my brother Greg has been picked up by Milkshake! We’re making it under the banner of a new company Wyndley Animation set up with our producers Erica Darby and Helen Brunsdon. You can read more about the news at these places:
Our book has been printed, ahead of its August publication. You can pre-order it already from all the usual places.
?Blackwells: https://bit.ly/3cg1eRR
?Waterstones: http://bit.ly/2Qq12Xf
?Amazon: https://amzn.to/33p1I4k
?Hive: http://bit.ly/39WiJW8
OR from your local independent bookshop!
The short animated film I co-wrote with director Evgenia Golubeva has so far picked up 21 awards! You can also see Evgenia and I (and our dog Astra) talking about the film for the Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Film. Watch the trailer above or on Vimeo.
I’ve done a Haiku workshop with Guppy Books. They are publishing my first children’s book Knights Sir Louis and the Dreadful Damsel in August 2020. Check out the Facebook page here with plenty of goodies.
I co-created this adventure series for 6+ year olds with writer-illustrator Evgenia Golubeva. We are working with the fantastic Sardinha em Lata studio in Lisbon, Portugal on the development of the series. As of April 2020, we have prepared a pitch bible and pilot script. I’m also voice directing the pilot and providing some of the voices.
My poem ‘The Shortest Story’ features in the Spring 2020 edition of the Caterpillar Magazine.
I recently gave an interview to the Writing Cooperative over on Medium.com. Check it out HERE.
I had great fun writing a bunch of episodes for this wonderful TV show Chippy Hood in 2019-20. It’s going to be crazy, colourful and musical.
Head over to Medium.com for my article 3 Ways to Write Your Book where I examine the approaches well known authors take to planning their novels.
I’ve updated my animation voice actor video reel. If you need a voice for your production check out my voice actor page and get in touch at mylesmcleod.com/contact
I co-wrote this short animation with director Evgenia Golubeva. I also provided the voice of the Witch and the King. The film is about to start its international film festival run. Watch the trailer on Vimeo HERE or above.
Coming in June 2020. A middle-grade children’s book written by me and illustrated by my brother Greg. Knight Sir Louis is the story of a brave knight in a bonkers world. Here’s the trailer:
I’ve just updated two of my voice showreels. Check out my voice actor page on The Brothers McLeod website.
Thanks to Spesh Maloney
I wrote 19 episodes of this show a few years back as well as helping to develop the show and write the animation bible. Now there are four new 25 minute specials in the works and I’m writing two of them.
I taught a TV writing workshop for two weeks in the amazing TUMO centre in Yerevan, Armenia. I had great students, the staff were super supportive, and I even met the Deputy Governor of California!
I wrote two episodes for this Disney Channel show Best Bugs Forever with writing partner Evgenia Golubeva.
My poem ‘Crinkle, Crinkle, Little Sock’ features in Issue 25, the Summer 2019 edition. More poems were previously published in Issues 9, 19, 20, 22, and 23.
A new anthology of dinosaur poems published by Emma Press features one of my poems for children entitled Roar, roar, T.rex. Pre-order your copy now direct from the Emma Press.
Myles co-wrote an episode of this French show Apollon le grillon et les drôles de petites bêtes with Evgenia Golubeva. Their episode Fired! premiered 13 April 2019 on France 5.
Adapting the Mouse Mansion books by Karina Schaapman for TV. Developing the world and characters. Writing the TV Bible. Writing 3 x 22′ specials.
TV series scriptwriter for animation comedy show aimed at 6+ children. It’s a show about three ninjas running an unusual delivery service, produced by France’s Frog Box and Belgium’s Creative Conspiracy.
A collection of 48 fun poems available in paperback or for Kindle. Illustrated by Wilm Lindenblatt. What does a dinosaur eat for breakfast? What is the shortest story ever? What kind of music do cows like? What happened to the little shark? Did you hear about the lazy witch? Singalongabingbong is a collection of fun and funny poems for children. Available internationally through Amazon and the Book Depository.
The Brothers McLeod were nominated for Best British Short Animation at the BAFTA Film Awards for our short film Marfa. Myles wrote the poem for the film.
Evgenia Golubeva and I worked on the pilot script for this charming preschool animation show for Blue Zoo Productions Ltd. Created by the splendid duo Rory Cooke and Mandy Wong.
I’ve co-written several episodes of Kit ‘n’ Kate series two with Evgenia Golubeva.
I co-wrote (with Evgenia Golubeva) two episodes for Milkshake / Nick Jnr series two of Digby Dragon.
I worked with comic artist and illustrator Wilm Lindenblatt to produce one illustrated poem for every week of 2018. The end result is this beautifully illustrated A4 paperback: Poetry Picture Club. Available to purchase from blurb.com
Evgenia Golubeva and I were nominated for an Industry Excellence Award in Scriptwriting for our script for Becca’s Bunch entitled Cute Lil’ Bug.
Here’s a short comedy sketch I wrote, animated by the other half of The Brothers McLeod, Greg. Voices by me and the marvellous Susan Husband.
Evgenia Golubeva and I co-wrote two episodes of Becca’s Bunch for Nick Jnr. Produced by Jam Media.
Marfa is a short animation by The Brothers McLeod. It premiered at the Sundance Film Festival 2018. It was later nominated for a BAFTA Film Award for Best British Short Animation. Myles wrote the poem for the film and co-directed. Myles’ brother Greg directed, illustrated and animated the whole film after visiting Marfa in 2014. Check out Greg’s illustration website. Watch the film on Vimeo.
I wrote The Spooky Badge for series two of Hey Duggee. The episode was later used as inspiration for a mobile App.
Published by Penguin imprint Square Peg. Co-written with Fenella Smith. Illustrated by award winning illustrator brother Greg McLeod.
A lighthearted look at our feline friends and their most amusing (and infuriating) habits.
Over 140 entries delightfully illustrate a wealth of cat breeds – from the attention-loving Siamese to the playful Exotic Shorthair – followed by an extensive cat dictionary, which finally defines those characteristic behaviours and cat-related incidents that all cat lovers will recognise.
If you have ever wanted to create a comic, graphic novel, animation, film, television series, or even a book, then Create Your Own Universe is here to help you get started. Published by LOM Art. Created by the BAFTA award-winning animation team The Brothers McLeod. Also translated and published in Czech Republic, China, and Russia.
I wrote two episodes for the first series of Digby Dragon. Produced by Blue Zoo for Nick Jnr. Digby No Dragon and Dragon Rock.
I wrote the poem and co-directed this short film from The Brothers McLeod and Tom Angell.
Myles co-developed Noddy Toyland Detective with producer Heath Kenny for DreamWorks. Myles helped to define the world, and created a number of new characters including Deltoid, Smartysaurus, Fuse, Pat-Pat and the Pockets, and The Naughticorns. Myles also wrote the pilot script, and five further scripts for series one.
An interactive creativity book by The Brothers McLeod. Published by Michael O’Mara books in the UK. Also available in the USA, France, Spain, Portugal, Brazil and beyond!
I wrote two scripts for the reboot of Clangers. This was something very special for me having grown up with the wonderful animations of Postgate and Firmin. My first script The Crystal Trees was later adapted into a board book. Narrated by Michael Palin in the UK and William Shatner in the USA.
A fun book about dog breeds. Great as a gift for dog-lovers! Co-written with my sister Fenella Smith. Illustrated by my brother Greg McLeod. Published by Square Peg, an imprint of Penguin Random House. Translated and published in Italian (Bau!), German (Wuff!), Japanese, French (Quel Chien!). Also available in the USA from Flatiron.
TV series writer for series one of Hey Duggee as seen on CBeebies and beyond. My scripts include The Summer Holiday Badge, The Castle Badge, The Hair Badge and The Sandcastle Badge. The Sandcastle Badge was later adapted into a picture book.
In 2013 Myles was one of 27 finalists for the BBC Writers Room. His half-hour live action drama was selected from 2800 submissions. His script was subsequently optioned for development by CBBC.
Myles wrote six episodes of this preschool show introducing philosophical thinking to children. It aired on Cbeebies in the UK.
I wrote an original half hour sci-fi comedy called Starship Impossible. You can listen to the whole pilot on SoundCloud. It was selected for the Sitcom Trials. Performers on the night included Alexander Perkins, Susan Husband and Myles McLeod. Sound cues by Gavin Heaney.
I wrote four episodes of Tilly and Friends (Jam Media / Cbeebies). Based on the books by Polly Dunbar. My episodes were Doodle Wants to Play, Hector Wants to Win, Hector Learns to Juggle and Pru and the Bangle.
I wrote this hour long script for BBC Learning. It breaks down into chunks for a 6+ audience. It’s all about the History of Maths from the Babylonians to Pythagoras to Modern Computing. Produced by The Brothers McLeod. I also provided a number of the voices.
I wrote the series bible for this show for Fabrique D’Images in Luxembourg. I also wrote the pilot script and a further 18 of the 52 series episodes.
This was a short film I wrote for Random Acts. Voices by Greg McHugh and Lucy Montgomery. Designed by Greg McLeod. Directed by The Brothers McLeod. Screened on Channel 4. Staff Picks on Vimeo. Watch it here.
I was commissioned to write eight poems for the Royal Shakespeare Company’s myshakespeare website as part of the World Shakespeare Festival 2012. Each poem explored as aspect of the much asked question: where do ideas come from? The poems were written as though by Billy Shakespeare and Francis the Pig, characters created by myself and my brother for the RSC.
In 2011, Myles won a BAFTA along with his brother for their work on BBC Learning project Quiff and Boot. They created, wrote, produced, and directed the 22 x 2 minute series.
I wrote ‘Remipedes’ for series one of Octonauts. I have a degree in Zoology so this was a great opportunity.
My brother an I were part of the team that won a Webby in the Web – Youth category in 2009. The Brothers McLeod wrote, animated and directed the five Art Sparks films for the Tate. The films were aimed at children and featured five modern works of art. Tate Kids Editor was Sharna Jackson.
Pedro and Frankensheep was a show concept created by Producer Phil Cooper. Designed and Directed by my brother Greg McLeod. I worked to further define the character personalities, wrote the pilot script and a further nine scripts. I wrote and performed the songs for the show. I also voiced some of the characters, including Frankensheep himself.
Trivia: the cartoon featured in Doctor Who episode Silence in the Library!
I was engaged to write dialogue for this official SpongeBob SquarePants game. I wrote over 4,000 lines of dialogue for SpongeBob, Patrick, Plankton and the other characters. It was produced by Blitz Games and released on PlayStation and Nintendo Wii.