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The Missing Postman (1997)

The Missing Postman (1997), directed by Alan Dossor, starring James Bolam and Alison Steadman.

03/28/1997 BR Comedy, Drama and TV Movie 2h 27m

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When Dorset postman Clive Peacock is forced into early retirement, the years ahead look bleak. But on his last day in the job, in a moment of unexpected rebellion he makes a decision that will change his life. As he makes his final collection from the postbox in the small seaside town where he lives, he decides to deliver the letters himself, by hand, no matter the destination. Mounting his trusty bicycle, he sets off on what proves to be an odyssey of self-discovery. Pursued by the police and lionised by the media, Clive becomes both a fugitive and a reluctant hero.

  • Alan DossorDirector
  • Mark WallingtonWriter

About the film

The Missing Postman is a two-part comedy drama originally broadcast on BBC1 on the consecutive evenings of 29 and 30 March 1997. Adapted from the Mark Wallington novel, it received the award for Best BBC Comedy Drama at the British Comedy Awards in 1997.

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The Missing Postman is a two-part comedy drama originally broadcast on BBC1 on the consecutive evenings of 29 and 30 March 1997. Adapted from the Mark Wallington novel, it received the award for Best BBC Comedy Drama at the British Comedy Awards in 1997.

Synopsis

When Dorset postman Clive Peacock is forced into early retirement, the years ahead look bleak. But on his last day in the job, in a moment of unexpected rebellion he makes a decision that will change his life. As he makes his final collection from the postbox in the small seaside town where he lives, he decides to deliver the letters himself, by hand, no matter the destination. Mounting his trusty bicycle, he sets off on what proves to be an odyssey of self-discovery. Pursued by the police and lionised by the media, Clive becomes both a fugitive and a reluctant hero.

Cast

James Bolam as Clive Peacock

Alison Steadman as Christine Peacock

Jim Carter as DS Lawrence Pitman

Gwyneth Strong as WPC Rachel McMahon

Stephen Moore as Ralph

Barbara Dickson as Linda Taylor

Larry Lamb as Trevor Ramsay

Sam Loggin as Patricia Flint

Rebecca Front as Sarah Seymour

Holly Grainger as Harriet

Milton Johns as Len Denbigh

Bobby Knutt as Danny

Roger Lloyd Pack as Ken Thompson

Colin McCredie as Greg

Roger Sloman as Ron Springer

Hannah Waterman as Girl in Cafe

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The Missing Postman at IMDb

Text from The Missing Postman on Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Missing_Postman

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What is The Missing Postman about?

The Missing Postman: When Dorset postman Clive Peacock is forced into early retirement, the years ahead look bleak. But on his last day in the job, in a moment of unexpected rebellion he makes a decision that will change his life. As he makes his final collection from the postbox in the small seaside town where he lives, he decides to del…

Who directed The Missing Postman?

The Missing Postman was directed by Alan Dossor in 1997.

Who stars in The Missing Postman?

The cast of The Missing Postman includes James Bolam, Alison Steadman, Jim Carter, Gwyneth Strong and Stephen Moore.

How long is The Missing Postman?

The Missing Postman runs for 147 minutes, or 2h27.

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