Brian Trueman

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Brian Trueman is a British writer and broadcaster known mainly for his work with the animation studio Cosgrove 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
• Alias the Jester
• DangerMouse
• Count Duckula
• Victor and Hugo

These cartoons were originally shown on the ITV channel. 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 Operatic Society (now the Urmston Musical Theatre) in a production of Merrie England playing the role of Big Ben.