John Cunliffe: creator of Postman Pat and Rosie and Jim dies age 85

Agency confirms news after obituary for the children’s book author appeared in the Ilkley Gazette

John Cunliffe
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John Cunliffe, the creator of the popular children’s television character Postman Pat, has died aged 85.

His agency confirmed the news after an obituary for the author, who also created the ragdoll characters from ITV series Rosie and Jim, appeared in the Ilkley Gazette.

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