The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole

Based on the best-selling book by Sue Townsend, “The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole”, aged 13 3/4 years, is a funny, bitter-sweet comedy that will bring back those painful but amusing memories of growing up. Stars Julie Walters. Rated: PG

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Credits

producer/director

Peter Sasdy

Duration

02:50:00:00

Production places

United Kingdom

Production dates

1985

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

017786

Language

English

Audience classification

PG

Subject categories

Adaptations

Childrens Films

Comedy

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Adolescence

Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Adolescence

Literature → Children's literature - Film and video adaptations

Television

Television → Television series

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Holdings

VHS; Access Print (Section 1)

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United Kingdom, 1985

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