The Missing Postman

The Missing Postman

147 mins | Drama, Comedy, TV Movie | March 28, 1997

When Dorset postman Clive Peacock is forced into early retirement, the years ahead look bleak. But on his last day in the job, in a moment of unexpected rebellion he makes a decision that will change his life. As he makes his final collection from the postbox in the small seaside town where he lives, he decides to deliver the letters himself, by hand, no matter the destination. Mounting his trusty bicycle, he sets off on what proves 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.

The Missing Postman

147 mins | Drama, Comedy, TV Movie | March 28, 1997

The Missing Postman
When Dorset postman Clive Peacock is forced into early retirement, the years ahead look bleak. But on his last day in the job, in a moment of unexpected rebellion he makes a decision that will change his life. As he makes his final collection from the postbox in the small seaside town where he lives, he decides to deliver the letters himself, by hand, no matter the destination. Mounting his trusty bicycle, he sets off on what proves 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.
IMDb rating 7.6
Producers BBC
Original title The Missing Postman
Directors Alan Dossor
Writers Mark Wallington

Cast

James Bolam

as Clive Peacock

Alison Steadman

as Christine Peacock

Jim Carter

as DS Lawrence Pitman

Gwyneth Strong

as WPC Rachel McMahon

Larry Lamb

as Trevor Ramsay

Rebecca Front

as Sarah Seymour

Roger Lloyd Pack

as Ken Thompson

Dominic Borrelli

as Derek

Holliday Grainger

as Harriet

Colin McCredie

as Greg

Francis Lee

as Yorkshire Policeman

Nicky Croydon

as Jeanie