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
Jake Brunger and Pippa Cleary Life Theatre Awards. with "Chicken Little" nominated for the same award in March 2018. In December 2017, the Menier Chocolate Factory production of "The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13¾" was nominated for the 2017 Evening Standard Award for Best Musical against "Follies", "School of Rock" and "Bat Out Of Hell". "Jet Set Go!" received rave reviews both in Edinburgh and London. Dominic Cavendish in "The Daily Telegraph" described it as 'a delightful, inventive and witty new musical' and Jay Richardson in "The Scotsman" wrote that ""Jet Set Go!" is one of those rare, unexpected delights". The 2009 production