The writer and actor who wrote much-loved cartoon Danger Mouse, Brian Trueman, has died
The show was written and produced in south Manchester from the 1980s
Manchester Evening News
By John Scheerhout
September 2, 2024
The writer of iconic Manchester produced cartoon Danger Mouse, Brian Trueman, has died, his son has announced. He was 92.
Brian was a broadcaster and actor but he is best known for writing Danger Mouse, a famously madcap cartoon which was produced by Chorlton-based Cosgrove Hall from the 1980s. He was an on-air announcer at Granada when he was became the show's main writer.
Danger Mouse was voiced by actor David Jason at a time when he was starting out in Only Fools and Horses. The show had later incarnations and voices, such as Alexander Armstrong.
In the original Danger Mouse, the 'world's greatest' secret agent was cool and fearless, while his hapless sidekick Penfold fretted by his side. Produced by Manchester-based Cosgrove Hall Films, founded by Brian Cosgrove and Mark Hall, the original show ran from 1981 to 1992.
"It was the best fun you could have had, but not only that, you got paid for it," Brian Trueman was quoted as saying. He grew up in Chorlton and Stretford.
His son Ben Trueman wrote on X: "Some sad news. My father (and @skeevyd‘s), Brian Trueman, has died. 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.
"He may be best known as the writer of and actor in Dangermouse, Duckula, Jamie and the Magic Torch, Cockleshell Bay, Chorlton and the Wheelies etc.
"He was clever, funny, resilient, an absolute gentleman, loving and loved. We will all miss him so much.
"I'd be grateful if anyone who happens to see this could share the news with anyone you think might be interested."
TRUEMAN, Brian
Born: 5/16/1932, Manchester, Greater Manchester,
England, U.K.
Brian Trueman’s western – writer:
Sheriff Callie’s Wild West (TV) - 2016
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