Fungus the Bogeyman
Synopsis
BBC adaptation of Raymond Briggs' children's book. Fungus (voice of Mak Wilson)'s job is to venture above Bogeydom and scare dry-cleaners (a Bogey's name for humans). But on one trip disaster strikes and a dry-cleaner discovers their existence in Bogeydom. The dry-cleaner, Jessica (Clare Thomas), strikes up a friendship with Fungus' children and escapes back home to tell her father George (Martin Clunes) all about it. George then decides to stake-out the entrance to Bogeydom, in order to catch a real-life Bogeyman.
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FUNGUS THE BOGEYMAN: FEATURE (2004) | Official TrailerOfficial
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Martin Clunes
George White
Fay Ripley
Jane White
Clare Thomas
Jessica White
Fiona Hogan
Mildew
Tom Goodman-Hill
Tony
Jordan Metcalfe
Mould
Mak Wilson
Fungus/Stench
Alice Connor
Mucus
William Todd-Jones
Gunge/Scab
Kate Lynch
Septic
Andrew Shim
Grot
Charlie Hicks
Tom White
Jeff Nuttall
Patterson
Alakina Mann
Katie
Brett O'Brien
Katie's Mother
Fiona Terry
Mrs. Henderson
Anna Wing
Elderly Woman
Trevor Cooper
Farmer
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stuart Orme
- Screenplay & Story
- Raymond Briggs, Mark Haddon
- Original Score
- Colin Towns
- Original Title
- Fungus the Bogeyman
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stuart Orme
Raymond Briggs, Mark Haddon
Colin Towns
Stefan Ivanov
Department Leadership Roster
Stuart Orme
Director
Colin Towns
Original Music Composer
Stefan Ivanov
Director of Photography
Mark Haddon
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fungus the Bogeyman
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What is Fungus the Bogeyman about?
BBC adaptation of Raymond Briggs' children's book. Fungus (voice of Mak Wilson)'s job is to venture above Bogeydom and scare dry-cleaners (a Bogey's name for humans). But on one trip disaster strikes and a dry-cleaner discovers their existence in Bogeydom. The dry-cleaner, Jessica (Clare Thomas), strikes up a friendship with Fungus' children and escapes back home to tell her father George (Martin Clunes) all about it. George then decides to stake-out the entrance to Bogeydom, in order to catch a real-life Bogeyman.
Who directed Fungus the Bogeyman?
Fungus the Bogeyman was directed by Stuart Orme.
Who stars in Fungus the Bogeyman?
The principal cast of Fungus the Bogeyman includes Martin Clunes, Fay Ripley, Clare Thomas, Fiona Hogan, Tom Goodman-Hill.
When was Fungus the Bogeyman released and how long is it?
Fungus the Bogeyman was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Fungus the Bogeyman?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Fungus the Bogeyman was composed by Colin Towns.
Is Fungus the Bogeyman based on a book or true story?
Fungus the Bogeyman is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Raymond Briggs".