Manchester-born Danger Mouse writer Brian Trueman dies aged 92

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Manchester-born Danger Mouse writer Brian Trueman ***** aged 92

The writer of the cartoon series Danger Mouse Brian Trueman has *****, his son has announced.

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, his son Jonathan Trueman said his Manchester-born father had ***** in hospital on Sunday evening after a short illness at the age of 92.

Brian Trueman had an illustrious career in television and radio, presenting the BBC children’s quiz show Screen Test as well as working at Granada TV.

But he was best known for his work with animation company Cosgrove Hall – particularly Danger Mouse which started in 1981 and was voiced by Sir David Jason, as well as Count Duckula and Chorlton and the Wheelies.

Trueman, who grew up in the North West, attended Stretford Grammar School before spending a year at the University of Manchester.

His other son, Ben,

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: “Some sad news. My father Brian Trueman, has *****. 92 years of happy life.”

Paying tribute to his father, he said he was “clever, funny, resilient, an absolute gentleman, loving and loved”.

He added: “We will all miss him so much.”

Hundreds of people have paid tribute to the writer and broadcaster on X.

Writer Bob Fischer tweeted his condolences and said he was “a great presenter and a terrific writer whose work absolutely lit up my childhood”.

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