The Missing Postman

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The Missing Postman was a two-part drama comedy broadcast on BBC One between the 29 March to the 30 March 1997. It was originally a novel by Mark Wallington. It received the award for Best BBC Comedy Drama at the British Comedy Awards 1997.

[edit] Synopsis

When Clive Peacock is forced into early retirement, the years ahead look bleak. But Clive is a postman to the core, and in the moment of unexpected rebellion he makes a decision that will change his life. Mounting his trusty bicycle, he sets off to deliver 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.

[edit] Cast

James Bolam ... Clive Peacock Alison Steadman ... Christine Peacock Jim Carter ... DS Lawrence Pitman Gwyneth Strong ... WPC Rachel McMahon Stephen Moore ... Ralph Barbara Dickson ... Linda Taylor Larry Lamb ... Trevor Ramsay

[edit] External links

• The Missing Postman at the Internet Movie Database