The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole (TV series) Singles Chart. The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole (TV series) The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13¾ is a British television series based on the book of the same name written by Sue Townsend. It started in 1985 and starred Gian Sammarco, as the title character Adrian Mole, Stephen Moore as Adrian's father George Mole and Julie Walters as Adrian's mother Pauline Mole. It was directed by Peter Sasdy. In addition, Brenda Cowling appeared in two episodes as the formidable matron of the Alderman Cooper Sunshine Home, in which Bert and Queenie were residents before their marriage. The series
Prime Minister parodies (Private Eye) Lewis and "Not the Nine O'Clock News" series co-creator/producer John Lloyd on the comedy album "Iron Lady: The Coming Of The Leader". The album was written by Wells who also appeared on it performing multiple characters. Lewis and Lloyd produced. Margaret Thatcher was portrayed by Janet Brown. The Secret Diary of John Major (aged 47¾) was a weekly spoof diary entry based on "The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13¾" in which John Major was characterised as being hopelessly naïve and optimistic, as well as dull, weak and obsessed by trivia. The diary reappears occasionally, such as after the