Murun Buchstansangur

Synopsis

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.

First Air Date: 1982-11-14

Last Air Date: 1989-07-01

Number of Seasons: 4

Number of Episodes: 52

Created By: Timothy Forder

Networks: Channel 4

Top Cast

Timothy Forder as Narrator

Seasons

Season 1 (1982) - (13 Episodes)

Season 2 (1985) - (13 Episodes)

Season 3 (1986) - (13 Episodes)

Season 4 (1989) - (13 Episodes)

Season 1 (1982)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Lucky in Love? (1982-11-14)

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".
Ep. 2: Smelly And Disgusting (1982-11-21)

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.
Ep. 3: The Beetle (1982-11-28)

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?
Ep. 4: Clean And Tidy (1983-11-06)

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.
Ep. 5: The Flashy Nigel Clarke (1983-11-13)

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.
Ep. 6: Cousin Rossiter (1983-11-13)

Murun's self-absorbed cousin Rossiter comes to visit, and Murun can't wait to get rid of him.
Ep. 7: Famous Blue Raincoat (1983-11-20)

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.
Ep. 8: The Flashy Nigel Clarke 2 (1983-11-20)

Murun has arranged to take his neighbour to the cinema - unfortunately for Murun, Nigel Clarke has got her concert tickets on the same night.
Ep. 9: Migraine (1983-11-27)

Some of Murun's friends call to visit, but visitors are the last thing he wants after he wakes with a migraine.
Ep. 10: The Deceit (1983-12-04)

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?
Ep. 11: Cousin Rossiter 2 (1983-12-11)

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.
Ep. 12: The Postcard (1983-12-11)

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?
Ep. 13: Murun Buchstansangur Is Convinced His Eyes Are Too Close Together (1983-12-18)

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.