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John Cunliffe

Birthday: June 16, 1933 (85 years) Died: September 20, 2018 (6 years Ago in )

HomeTown: England, England, United Kingdom

John Cunliffe is a British children’s author and television presenter, widely recognized for creating beloved characters like Postman Pat and Rosie and Jim. Additionally, he is known for writing the book Farmer Barnes Buys a Pig and numerous works of poetry and plays, including The Twelve Days of Christmas. John Cunliffe was born on June 16, 1933 in England, United Kingdom. John Cunliffe died on September 20, 2018 at the age of 85 years in . Discover below for comprehensive details about John Cunliffe, including the biography, wiki profile, age, date of birth, family background, relationship status, interesting facts, photographs, lesser-known facts, and more.


John Cunliffe Wiki Table

Stage NameJohn Cunliffe
Real NameJohn Cunliffe
Profession(s)Children's Author,
BirthdayJune 16, 1933
Zodiac SignGemini
DeathDied on September 20, 2018 (6 years ago) (Age: 85 years) in
GenderMale
BirthplaceEngland, United Kingdom
HometownEngland, England, United Kingdom
NationalityBritish

John Cunliffe Family and Personal Life

  1. John Cunliffe was born in England, United Kingdom.
  2. John Cunliffe’s birth sign is Gemini.

John Cunliffe Biography and Facts

  1. Who is John Cunliffe?: John Cunliffe is a British children’s author and television presenter, best known for his creation of Postman Pat and Rosie and Jim characters.
  2. Early Life: Born and raised in Colne, Lancashire, John Cunliffe married Sylvia Thompson in 1960. Together, they had a son named Edward.
  3. Career: Before joining the BBC, John Cunliffe worked as a librarian and teacher at Castle Park Primary School. He then received a commission from the BBC to write and present the popular children’s television series Postman Pat. This premiered in 1981.
  4. Further Works: In the 1990s, John Cunliffe went on to write and produce Rosie and Jim, another children’s television series.
  5. Later Work: In 2010, he published the iPad children’s book Ghosts.
  6. Honors and Recognition: John Cunliffe has a dedicated room at Kendal’s Museum of Lakeland Life. Additionally, he was a patron of the Ilkley Literature Festival.
  7. Additional Contributions: John Cunliffe is also notable for writing the book Farmer Barnes Buys a Pig, as well as numerous poetry and plays, including The Twelve Days of Christmas.

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