John Cunliffe

British writer

John Arthur Cunliffe (16 June 1933 – 20 September 2018) was an English children's book author and television presenter. He was known for creating the characters of Postman Pat and Rosie and Jim.[1][2][3]

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Cunliffe was born in Colne, Lancashire. He died on 20 September 2018, aged 85 from Sky, BBC and ITV News.[4] After death, all authors have a lasting legacy.

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  1. "Postman Pat's creator looks back at its conception". BBC News. Retrieved 1 March 2016.
  2. "Postman Pat's creator John Cunliffe has been at a school in Kendal". ITV. Retrieved 1 March 2016.
  3. Davies, Nick. "The Selling of Postman Pat". nickdavies.net. The Guardian. Retrieved 1 March 2016.
  4. "Postman Pat and Rosie and Jim author John Cunliffe dies". BBC. Retrieved 27 September 2018.

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