Occupation Writer
Presenter Name Brian Trueman | Role Writer Movies The Wind in the Willows | |
Born 16 May 1932 (age 91) ( 1932-05-16 ) Manchester, England, UK TV shows Danger Mouse, Count Duckula, Jamie and the Magic Torch, The Wind in the Willows, Alias the Jester | ||
TV Licensing 'Behind the Voices' - Voice of Nanny from Count Duckula, Brian Trueman
Brian Trueman (born 16 May 1932) is an English writer and broadcaster known mainly for his work with the animation studio Cosgrove Hall. He wrote and/or narrated children's cartoon series, mostly during the 1970s and 1980s.
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- TV Licensing Behind the Voices Voice of Nanny from Count Duckula Brian Trueman
- Career
- Filmography
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Career
His cartoons were originally shown on ITV, in its CITV programming slot. However, Brian also briefly presented the BBC's children's film quiz Screen Test, taking over from original host Michael 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 from Michael Parkinson.
In 1951, in his youth, he appeared on stage for the Urmston Amateur Operatic Society (now the Urmston Musical Theatre) in a production of Merrie England, playing the role of Big Ben.