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Murun Buchstansangur

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The philosophical adventures of Murun Buchstansangur, a depressive, somewhat neurotic creature who lives in a crack under a kitchen cupboard. The series was notable for its oblique, downbeat tone. Perhaps unsurprisingly, given his surroundings, Murun was a somewhat melancholy, philosophical character, though he was not lonely - in fact he had quite a large number of friends, neighbours, family members and acquaintances. Rather than Murun having exciting adventures, the narrative of each episode usually centred around a problem or dilemma that Murun would ponder, sometimes helped by his friends and relatives.

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14th November 1982 - 1st July 1989
Director
Timothy Forder
Writer
Timothy Forder
Top Cast
Timothy Forder
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Lucky in Love? Still
Lucky in Love?
14th November 1982

Episode 1

An introduction to Murun, who lives in a crack under a kitchen cupboard full of damp and squalor. Murun has an unrequited love for his neighbour, who finds him "a bit odd, and rather disgusting".

Smelly And Disgusting Still
Smelly And Disgusting
21st November 1982

Episode 2

Murun spends a week in bed, deeply upset after he overhears that people find him smelly and disgusting. When everyone he knows confirms it's true that he's revolting, Murun struggles to come to terms with it.

The Beetle Still
The Beetle
28th November 1982

Episode 3

Murun is distressed when a beetle enters his crack under the cupboard and he can't rid of it. As the beetle stays for a few days, will Murun get used to his uninvited guest?

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Clean And Tidy
6th November 1983

Episode 4

Murun's neighbour calls round, determined to tidy up the squalor of his crack under the cupboard. Unfortunately for Murun, being clean and tidy isn't something that comes naturally.

The Flashy Nigel Clarke Still
The Flashy Nigel Clarke
13th November 1983

Episode 5

Murun had gotten over his feelings for his neighbour, but when she introduces him to her new boyfriend, the flashy Nigel Clarke, Murun feels only bitterness and resentment towards him.

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Cousin Rossiter
13th November 1983

Episode 6

Murun's self-absorbed cousin Rossiter comes to visit, and Murun can't wait to get rid of him.

Famous Blue Raincoat Still
Famous Blue Raincoat
20th November 1983

Episode 7

Murun's neighbour is upset after her hamster dies, her mother is ill, and her boyfriend is seen with another woman. But as much as he tries to sympathise, Murun can't stop thinking about a missing piece of navy blue raincoat lining.

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The Flashy Nigel Clarke 2
20th November 1983

Episode 8

Murun has arranged to take his neighbour to the cinema - unfortunately for Murun, Nigel Clarke has got her concert tickets on the same night.

Migraine Still
Migraine
27th November 1983

Episode 9

Some of Murun's friends call to visit, but visitors are the last thing he wants after he wakes with a migraine.

The Deceit Still
The Deceit
4th December 1983

Episode 10

Murun's neighbour calls round unexpectedly, and Murun insists he needs to tidy before she can come into his crack under the cupboard - but is he telling the truth?

Cousin Rossiter 2 Still
Cousin Rossiter 2
11th December 1983

Episode 11

Murun's cousin Rossiter makes another visit, and so Murun tries to make the evening go quicker by opening a bottle of wine. But, when drunk, Rossiter reveals the truth about his various stories.

The Postcard Still
The Postcard
11th December 1983

Episode 12

Murun's neighbour is about to return from a two-week holiday in Miami - but as Murun prepares a meal to welcome her back, will he ultimately end up disappointed?

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Murun Buchstansangur Is Convinced His Eyes Are Too Close Together
18th December 1983

Episode 13

Murun is self-conscious that his eyes are too close together, and tries various means of disguising it. But when his next door neighbour calls round to cut his hair, he feels sure she'll be able to cheer him up.