The Missing Postman

The Missing Postman

1997
The Missing Postman
The Missing Postman

The Missing Postman

7.7 | en | Drama

Postman Clive Peacock decides to rebel when his employers force him to take early retirement. Setting off on his bike, he determines to deliver his last batch of post by hand all over the country. The police are soon on his trail, while the media acclaim him as a hero. For Clive it is a journey of discovery, but he is unaware that back at home his wife is undergoing her own transformation.

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EP2  Episode 2
Mar. 30,1997
Episode 2

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.

EP1  Episode 1
Mar. 29,1997
Episode 1

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.

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7.7 | en | Drama , Comedy | More Info
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Postman Clive Peacock decides to rebel when his employers force him to take early retirement. Setting off on his bike, he determines to deliver his last batch of post by hand all over the country. The police are soon on his trail, while the media acclaim him as a hero. For Clive it is a journey of discovery, but he is unaware that back at home his wife is undergoing her own transformation.

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James Bolam , Alison Steadman , Barbara Dickson

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Reviews

eamole This is a gem of a production from the BBC. They have given it a treatment one would more traditionally associate with ITV, and have done themselves proud.I won't reiterate the plot as that has adequately been described above, and probably more succinctly than I could achieve. I never write reviews, but the paucity of comment compelled me to at least register my distinct pleasure basking in this production.It has a leisurely pace, without feeling slow. It feels constantly fresh, reinforced by the delightfully simple score, and the stunning visuals.It is a romantic tale, in the mold of Cervantes rather than Barbara Cartland. It is a charming, heart-warming story, with a clever satirical bite, societal commentary, and subtle humour. It explores some lofty concepts such as the pursuit of happiness, sense of duty, freedom of choice, and life's purpose.While it may not be everyone's cup of tea, I think it is so delicately and cleverly written that it has broader appeal than first appearances might suggest. It was, for me, a beautiful, serendipitous find, and well deserving of its 8.1 ranking. Well done, and thank you to all concerned.
keithg1xfl I'm not normally a Fan of James Bolam, but he was made for this part, Its one of the best pieces of Drama I've seen for years.It's the story of a postman forced into retirement by automation, he tries working, in McDonalds, Metal detecting etc, but they are not for him so he decides to deliver his last bag of mail personally, to addresses all over the UK (and even slightly beyond) and the film is about his trials and tribulations on the way.James Bolam should have got an Oscar or whatever because he was brilliant, in fact the whole film was brilliant. Its the sort of story that everyone can associate withI just wish they would release it on DVD (or does anyone know something?)
moaboa I saw this movie divided into a mini-series a couple of years ago and I absolutely loved it.The movie's about Clive, who has worked as a postman forever. When he is to be replaced by new technology, he suffers a bit of a black-out. Clive takes his post-bag containing letters for people living all over Britain and gets on his bike to personally deliver them. On his journey he meets people who in different ways affect his life...What I liked about this movie was that it was such a nice little story about one man's life. It wasn't any sort of hero-movie; like "will Clive be able to change the whole system and get rid of the machines", it was simply a portrait of one man and his life.