Brian Trueman (born 16 May 1932) is an English broadcaster, writer and voice actor. He is known mainly for his work with the animation studio

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. He wrote and/or narrated children's cartoon series, mostly during the 1970s and 1980s.

Career

Trueman's cartoons were originally shown on ITV, in its

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programming slot. However, he also presented the

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's children's film quiz ''

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'', 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

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, from ''It's Trueman'' to '' Granada Reports''. He also had a stint hosting

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's film review show, ''Cinema'', taking over from

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. In 1951, in his youth, he appeared on stage for the

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Amateur Operatic Society (now the Urmston Musical Theatre) in a production of '' Merrie England'', playing the role of Big Ben.

Filmography

* ''

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'' - Pilot episode * '' Chorlton and the Wheelies'' * '' Jamie and the Magic Torch'' * '' Cockleshell Bay'' * ''

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'' - Weasel Henchman, Otter, Additional voices * '' The Treacle People'' * '' Alias the Jester'' * '' DangerMouse'' * '' The Reluctant Dragon'' * ''

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'' * '' Victor and Hugo'' * '' Truckers'' * ''

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'' * ''

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'' - Writer (series 6 and 7 only)

References

External links

* * http://www.rochellestevens.com/index.php?page=48&text=Brian_Trueman 1932 births Living people British male television writers English children's writers English male screenwriters English male voice actors English screenwriters English television presenters English television writers Writers from Manchester {{England-actor-stub