Alan Johnson: The Post Office and Me
Synopsis
Alan Johnson MP (and former postman) tells the story of 500 years of the Royal Mail, and discovers how the humble British postal system changed the course of British history. Alan started out as a postman in London when he was 18, in 1968. He would eventually rise to become general secretary of the Communication Workers Union before being elected as an MP. So the post office changed his life, and set him on the path to parliament.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Andrew Abbott
- Original Title
- Alan Johnson: The Post Office and Me
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 59m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andrew Abbott
Andrew Abbott, Iain Scollay
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Andrew Abbott
Producer
Andrew Abbott
Director
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International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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What is Alan Johnson: The Post Office and Me about?
Alan Johnson MP (and former postman) tells the story of 500 years of the Royal Mail, and discovers how the humble British postal system changed the course of British history. Alan started out as a postman in London when he was 18, in 1968. He would eventually rise to become general secretary of the Communication Workers Union before being elected as an MP. So the post office changed his life, and set him on the path to parliament.
Who directed Alan Johnson: The Post Office and Me?
Alan Johnson: The Post Office and Me was directed by Andrew Abbott.
Who stars in Alan Johnson: The Post Office and Me?
The principal cast of Alan Johnson: The Post Office and Me includes Alan Johnson.
When was Alan Johnson: The Post Office and Me released and how long is it?
Alan Johnson: The Post Office and Me was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 59m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Alan Johnson: The Post Office and Me?
Alan Johnson: The Post Office and Me holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).