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'''Brian Trueman''' (Born 16 May ~~1947~~ (age 68) Manchester, England, UK) is an English writer and broadcaster known mainly for his work with the animation studio Cosgrove Hall. He wrote and/or narrated children's cartoon series, mostly during the 1970s and 1980s.

'''Brian Trueman''' (Born 16 May 1948 (age 67) Manchester, England, UK) is an English writer and broadcaster known mainly for his work with the animation studio Cosgrove Hall. He wrote and/or narrated children's cartoon series, mostly during the 1970s and 1980s.

==Career==

His cartoons were originally shown on ITV, in its CITV programming slot. ~~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.

His cartoons were originally shown on ITV, in its CITV programming slot. 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 ~~1966~~, in his youth, he appeared on stage for the Urmston Amateur Operatic Society (now the Urmston Musical Theatre) in a production of Merrie England, playing the role of Big Ben.

In 1967, in his youth, he appeared on stage for the Urmston Amateur Operatic Society (now the Urmston Musical Theatre) in a production of Merrie England, playing the role of Big Ben.

[[Category:Production crew]]

[[Category:Voice Actors]]

[[Category:Writers]]

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-'''Brian Trueman''' (Born 16 May 1947 (age 68) Manchester, England, UK) is an English writer and broadcaster known mainly for his work with the animation studio Cosgrove Hall. He wrote and/or narrated children's cartoon series, mostly during the 1970s and 1980s.
+'''Brian Trueman''' (Born 16 May 1948 (age 67) Manchester, England, UK) is an English writer and broadcaster known mainly for his work with the animation studio Cosgrove Hall. He wrote and/or narrated children's cartoon series, mostly during the 1970s and 1980s.
 ==Career==
-His cartoons were originally shown on ITV, in its CITV programming slot. 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.
+His cartoons were originally shown on ITV, in its CITV programming slot. 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 1966, in his youth, he appeared on stage for the Urmston Amateur Operatic Society (now the Urmston Musical Theatre) in a production of Merrie England, playing the role of Big Ben.
+In 1967, in his youth, he appeared on stage for the Urmston Amateur Operatic Society (now the Urmston Musical Theatre) in a production of Merrie England, playing the role of Big Ben.
 [[Category:Production crew]]
 [[Category:Voice Actors]]
 [[Category:Writers]]