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.

147min
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating7.6/10

Cast

James Bolam profile pictureJames BolamClive Peacock
Alison Steadman profile pictureAlison SteadmanChristine Peacock
Jim Carter profile pictureJim CarterDS Lawrence Pitman
Gwyneth Strong profile pictureGwyneth StrongWPC Rachel McMahon
Barbara Dickson profile pictureBarbara DicksonLinda Taylor
Larry Lamb profile pictureLarry LambTrevor Ramsay
Roger Lloyd Pack profile pictureRoger Lloyd PackKen Thompson
Robert Daws profile pictureRobert DawsPeter Robson
Nick Stringer profile pictureNick StringerFarmer Flint
Roger Sloman profile pictureRoger SlomanRon Springer
Francis Lee profile pictureFrancis LeeYorkshire Policeman
George Malpas profile pictureGeorge MalpasOld Man with Dog
Rebecca Front profile pictureRebecca FrontSarah Seymour
Martin Ball profile pictureMartin BallSimon Maugham
Bill Thomas profile pictureBill ThomasDCI Weatherall
Steve Money profile pictureSteve MoneyTruck Driver
Mark Cox profile pictureMark CoxScottish Policeman
Frank Harper profile pictureFrank HarperBBC Security Man
Michael Lees profile pictureMichael LeesMan in Leamington Spa
Flip Webster profile pictureFlip Webster1st Shopper

About The Missing Postman

The Missing Postman Overview

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.

Runtime: 147min

Extra details

Original Title: The Missing Postman
Original Language: English
Directed By: Alan Dossor
Production Companies
BBC