Salford-born TV writer and voice actor in the show Danger Mouse, Brian Trueman sadly died at the age of 92.
Brian sadly passed following short illness at Stepping Hill Hospital in Stockport, on September 1, 2024.
Trueman who worked in children’s television, was born in Barton, Lancashire on 16 May 1932, was best known for his work with the animation studio Cosgrove Hall.
The animation Cosgrove Hall founded by Brian Cosgrove and Mark Hall, was based in Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Manchester.
With the studio being a major producer of children’s television and animated programmes and films.
The studio was best well known for working on shows such as Danger Mouse, that became a worldwide hit.
The show featured David Jason, star of Only Fools and Horse, was mostly written by Trueman himself, with the programme running from 1981-92.
And in amongst the success of the show Danger Mouse, Trueman went onto write and act in tv shows such as The Wind in the Willows, and Count Duckula.
Playing the characters Henchman Weasel in The Wind of the Willows, and Nanny in Count Duckula.
It seemed that throughout his career he created shows that were loved and having an impact on a generation of children.
With his son Ben Trueman stating on X: “He was clever, funny, resilient, an absolute gentleman, loving and loved.
“We will all miss him so much.”
With Ben adding: “92 years of happy life. A career in television and radio that included Children’s Hour, Clitheroe Kid, Scene at 6.30, Granada Reports, Brass Tacks, Screen Test…”
Originally starting his journey as Stretford Grammar school, where he went on to study at the University of Manchester.
He also featured as the host of the children’s game show Screen test, a BBC show that aired from November 1970 to December 1984.
The game show that tested the memory of its contestants with participants being show clips from films and being quizzed on the films.
The show lasted 21 series throughout its production, with the Salford-born actor presenting the show between 1979 to 1983 replacing the original host, Michael Rodd.
And that wasn’t all for Trueman, as prior to taking up a writing career he worked for many years on local programming in the Northwest.
As well as having a short stint hosting Granada’s film review show , Cinema, taking over from Michael Parkinson.
It seems that throughout his career he had an impact on a lot of people, with his son Ben sharing a response to the overwhelming number of messages, he shared: “We are absolutely blown away and deeply moved by the kind and affectionate messages here.
“It’s really wonderful to know that he and his work are remembered fondly. Thank you, All.”
Image credit – Screenshot was taken via TV Licensing YouTube
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