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Lesley Thorne

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Aitken Alexander Associates·UK

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Represents
fiction and non-fictionscreenwritingfilm/tv rightsestates
Looking for
For screen: high-end/intelligent drama, smart genre, entertaining/comedy drama. Publishing list selective currently
How to submit
Email submissions@aitkenalexander.co.uk with subject line FAO Lesley Thorne. For fiction, include the first 3 chapters or up to 50 pages and a short synopsis. For narrative non-fiction, include an overview and up to 10,000 words of sample material. For subject-led non-fiction, include a proposal of around 5,000 words and a sample of at least 5,000 words. No postal submissions.
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Last checked 9 Jul 2026·Last verified: 9 Jul 2026
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Lesley Thorne is a literary agent at Aitken Alexander Associates based in UK. Their list focuses on genres including fiction and non-fiction, screenwriting, and film/tv rights. Check the official source for current submission availability, with responses usually within If no response within 3 months treat as pass (agency). Submissions via Email. For current guidelines, check the agent's own submission page linked below.

Age Categories

Adult

Response Time

Usually responds within If no response within 3 months treat as pass (agency)

Manuscript Wishlist

For screen: high-end/intelligent drama; smart genre; entertaining/comedy drama. Publishing list: selective currently (agent note).

Submission Tips

Submission route: Email (general submissions), submissions@aitkenalexander.co.uk Submit only to general submissions email; subject line FAO chosen agent. Fiction: first 3 chapters/50pp + short synopsis. Narrative NF: overview + up to 10k sample; subject-led NF: ~5k proposal + >=5k sample. No post.

Notes

Lesley Thorne focuses primarily on screen rights and high-end drama for her film and TV list, while her publishing list is currently selective.

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