Former Granada Reports presenter and Danger Mouse writer Brian Trueman dies aged 92

Jonathan Trueman pays tribute to his father, Brian Trueman, who has died aged 92.

The son of Brian Trueman, who was best known for writing the iconic cartoon Danger Mouse, hopes his father will be remembered as someone 'who made lives better.'

The 92-year-old broadcaster, writer and voice actor died in Stepping Hill Hospital in Stockport on Sunday, 1 September, “after a short illness”.

Trueman spent 20 years at Granada TV and whilst there he wrote and presented TV series Cinema and conceived, produced, wrote and presented House For The Future.

However, he was best known for his work writing for animation company Cosgrove Hall Films, particularly Chorlton And The Wheelies, some of the scripts for Count Duckula, and the original Danger Mouse episodes, which were voiced by Sir David Jason.

"I think people will remember him as part of their childhood," his son Jonathan said in a tribute to his father.

"As a voice they heard every day after school, that made them smile and made their life better for a bit. I can't think of a better way to be remembered than that."

The news was announced in a statement on social media posted by Jonathan's brother Ben

"Some sad news. My father, Brian Trueman, has died. 92 years of happy life," he said.

"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."

Cosgrove Hall Films Archive paid tribute to Trueman on Instagram, saying: “We’re very sad to hear of the passing of Brian Trueman.

“For many years Brian worked for Cosgrove Hall Films as writer, voice actor and narrator.

“Brian’s writing and humour had the unique ability to appeal to both adults and children, which contributed to the success of Cosgrove Hall series such as Danger Mouse, The Wind In The Willows, Jamie And The Magic Torch.

“Brian was born locally, and he was always happy to share stories of his career, even in later life.

“He spoke at our Puppet Masters conference a couple of years ago. Our thoughts are with his family this week as we remember what a legend he was.”

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