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The Missing Postman. Clive Peacock (James Bolam)
The Missing Postman

The Missing Postman

  • TV comedy drama
  • BBC One
  • 1997
  • 2 episodes (1 series)

Comedy about a postman made redundant, hand-delivering his last collection around Britain by bicycle. Stars James Bolam, Alison Steadman, Gwyneth Strong and Stephen Moore.

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Series 1, Episode 2

Only one step ahead of the police and media, postman Clive Peacock goes to the Isle of Arran where he discovers what sort of man he really is.

Broadcast details

Date
Sunday 30th March 1997
Time
9:20pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
80 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
James Bolam Clive Peacock
Alison Steadman Christine Peacock
Gwyneth Strong WPC McMahon
Stephen Moore Ralph
Guest cast
Jim Carter Lawrence Pitman
Roger Sloman Ron Springer
Milton Johns Len Denbigh
Su Elliot (as Su Elliott) Diane Springer
Helena McCarthy Mrs Atherton
Jane Evers Norma Capstick
Joanna Dickens Kate Lemsford
Roger Lloyd Pack Ken Thompson
Rebecca Front Sarah Seymour
Neil Genower Dave Fowlds
Bill Thomas DCI Weatherall
Martin Ball Simon Maughan
Dave Anderson Roger Gourock
Colin McCredie Greg
Mark Cox Scottish Policeman
Barbara Dickson Linda Taylor
Joseph Greig Frank
Larry Lamb Trevor Ramsey
John Gannie Newcastle Optician
Flip Webster First Shopper
Shirley Morgan Second Shopper
Frank Harper BBC Security Man
Writing team
Mark Wallington Writer
Production team
Alan Dossor Director
Gareth Neame Producer
Andrea Calderwood Executive Producer
David M. Thompson Executive Producer
Michael Wearing Executive Producer
Jennifer McAufield Associate Producer
David Blackmore Editor
Chris Edwards Production Designer
Ann Fielden Casting Director
Trisha Biggar Costume Designer
Kevin Rowley Director of Photography
Irene Napier Make-up Designer
Debbie Wiseman Composer
David Gilchrist 1st Assistant Director

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