A postman whose job is under threat decides to carry out his last job the old fashioned way in this critically acclaimed 1997 bbc tv movie. An inspiring tale of one postmans jobthreatenedby modern technology, who goes out of his way to deliver his last post by hand. Starring james bolam, alison steadman, jim carter and gwyneth strong winner of the 1997 british comedy award for best bbc comedy drama. Clive peacock james bolam is a cheerful postie living in a small seaside dorset town. He loves his job, and doesnt want it to change, which has always previously been simple real people, real post, real customer service. But when new technologies are introduced in his sorting office that threaten his livelihood, clive is defiant not to be forced in to early retirement. On his last day he makes one final attempt to protest, and prove his worth. Clive sets out on an ambitious mission, vowing to deliver every single letter in his last post by hand. He cycles all over britain to give his customers their letters face to face. However, clives noble quest has the police on his toes. Amid growing concerns about jobs being taken over by robots and new technologies in the future, this film is a hugely relevant reminder of the power of a humans touch. What the press said a fun, entertaining story that will make you feel all mushy inside, and then pick up your bike and go see the world, the missing postman binges perfectly with some crumpets and tea during a rainy day. Critics associated the missing postman dvd trailer