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    Posted: 27-February-2008 at 13:12

Radio 4.

Series part 1.

27 February 2008

Wednesday 27 February 2008 23:00-23:30 (Radio 4 FM)

Terry Pratchett's best-seller, dramatised by Robin Brooks.

Living in the past is hard, but dying in the past is incredibly easy. Commander Sam Vimes of the City Watch falls through time and arrives in the city of his youth.

Sam Vimes ...... Philip Jackson
Young Sam ...... Carl Prekopp
Carcer ...... Paul Ritter
Fred Colon ...... Sam Dale
Jocasta Wiggs ...... Clare Corbett
Sergeant Knock ...... Matt Addis
Dr Lawn ...... Ben Onwukwe
Willikins ...... Peter Marinker

Directed by Claire Grove.

This can be listened to on the Radio 4 website for next 7 days

 
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The Colour of Magic will be on Sky 1 at Easter.
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Thanks Finno.  Will try to catch it.  Poor Terry, wonder how he is doing?
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Yeah. He is such a prolific writer. Not everyones cup of tea but we've (my good wife and I) been reading his books for years
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I got my wife into him too.  I liked the Hogfather on Sky last toime so look forward to more.
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Originally posted by finno finno wrote:

The Colour of Magic will be on Sky 1 at Easter.

I cant wait for "the colour of magic"...didnt realise it will be on SKY.  Nice one.

For anyone that might be interested, there is a "text only" online Multi-user discworld game (which I havent played for a while, but it's great).  The discworld game site can be found at discworld.atuin.net

 

 
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So....what did people think of 'The Colour of Magic'?

I have to say, I thought the casting was great. I'm not a big fan of David Jason but he did a good job as Rincewind. The same goes for Sean Astin as Twoflower, although I couldn't resist throwing out Lord of the Rings references everytime he was on screen, lol!

Christopher Lee was very well suited to the voice of Death and Tim Curry, as always, made a wonderful villain. My favourite of all though was Jeremy Irons as the Patrician, Lord Vetinari. Pure genius casting, nobody else could play him.

It was excellently done, especially as it was actually two books, Colour of Magic and Light Fantastic. It worked very well. Can't wait to see what else they do. My son told me there's a rumour they're going to do 'Going Postal'. Personally I'd like to see something that features and City Watch. I'm dying to see who they get to be Sam Vimes.

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How about Ray Winstone as Vimes?  Could be fun.
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I flippin' missed the Colour of Magic over Easter - cant believe it.  I wonder if they'll repeat it? (Sky usually do repeat stuff)...
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Tim Winstone would be a good choice. When I'm reading the books I find I visualize Bruce Willis as Vimes. Lol!

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Originally posted by Brunswick Brunswick wrote:

I flippin' missed the Colour of Magic over Easter - cant believe it.  I wonder if they'll repeat it? (Sky usually do repeat stuff)...

Don't worry Mel. Sky are a dab-hand at recycling their programmes. Keep an eye out for it on Sky Two. Alternatively, it should be out on dvd in a few months.

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Ray Winstone, sounds like perfect casting as Vimes
and David Bradley (Argus Filch in Harry Potters) as Foul Ol' Ron.
Pete Postletwaite as CMOT Dibbler!
Peter Wight (was in Early Doors as lazy police man) as Sgt Colon


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All good choices Finno;

 

I missed it too Mel but be sure that it will pop up again as Jen says.  I'll have the DVD recorder ready when it does so if you need a copy I'm sure I can get it.
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Pauline suggested John Henshaw (Ken in Early Doors) as Sgt Colon

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All good choices Finno;

 

I missed it too Mel but be sure that it will pop up again as Jen says.  I'll have the DVD recorder ready when it does so if you need a copy I'm sure I can get it.

Fair play Col!  We can also record it on the Sky+ box as well if I spot it in time, next time!   Knowing me, I'll miss it again!

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Some of you may be interested in this (We are hoping to go on Friday night)

Wyrd Sisters

Dreamstuff Youth Theatre

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Wyrd Sisters

by Terry Prachett

Venue: Watergate Theatre, Kilkenny

Date: Tuesday 1st April (Preview) - Saturday 5th April. All shows 8pm

Admission: €12/€10 (Preview perf)

Bookings: Watergate Theatre on 056-7761674

 
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Wyrd Sisters

Went to the above last night. Really enjoyed it very funny. For those who know the story, the members of the Thieves Guild and the three "Actor witches" from Ankh Morpork were all given flat Dublin accents.

 
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Is it a local production ?  If not will it be going anywhere else ?
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