- Brian Trueman
Brian Trueman (born
Manchester, England 16 May 1932 ) is a British writer and broadcaster known mainly for his work with the animation studioCosgrove Hall . He wrote and/or narrated many fondly remembered children's cartoon series during the 1970s and 1980s, including:-* "
Chorlton and the Wheelies "
* "Jamie and the Magic Torch "
* "Cockleshell Bay "
* "Wind in the Willows "
* "The Treacle People "
* "Alias the Jester "
* "DangerMouse "
* "The Reluctant Dragon "
* "Count Duckula "
* "Victor and Hugo "
* "Truckers "
* "Budgie the Little Helicopter "
* "Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends "These cartoons were originally shown on
ITV , in itsCITV programming slot. However, Brian also briefly presented theBBC 's children's film quiz "Screen Test ", taking over from original hostMichael Rodd between 1979 and 1983. Prior to taking up a writing career Brian worked for many years on local programming in the North West, from "It's Trueman" to "Granada Reports ". He also had a stint hosting Granada's film review show, "Cinema", taking over fromMichael Parkinson .In 1951, in his youth, he appeared on stage for the
Urmston Operatic Society (now the [http://www.umt.org.uk Urmston Musical Theatre] ) in a production of Merrie England playing the role of Big Ben.External links
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