Terry Pratchett
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Topic: Terry Pratchett
Posted By: finno
Subject: Terry Pratchett
Date Posted: 27-February-2008 at 13:12
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Radio 4. Series part 1. 27 February 2008Wednesday 27 February 2008 23:00-23:30 (Radio 4 FM) Terry Pratchett's best-seller, dramatised by Robin Brooks. Sam Vimes ...... Philip Jackson This can be listened to on the Radio 4 website for next 7 days
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Posted By: finno
Date Posted: 27-February-2008 at 13:14
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The Colour of Magic will be on Sky 1 at Easter. ------------- A man must have a code |
Posted By: Haviland Tuf
Date Posted: 27-February-2008 at 14:19
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Thanks Finno. Will try to catch it. Poor Terry, wonder how he is doing? ------------- Coincidence, if traced back far enough, becomes inevitable 
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Posted By: finno
Date Posted: 27-February-2008 at 14:52
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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 ------------- A man must have a code |
Posted By: Haviland Tuf
Date Posted: 27-February-2008 at 17:57
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I got my wife into him too. I liked the Hogfather on Sky last toime so look forward to more. ------------- Coincidence, if traced back far enough, becomes inevitable
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Posted By: Vinyl Junkie
Date Posted: 27-February-2008 at 21:05
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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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finno wrote:
Posted By: Evangeline
Date Posted: 26-March-2008 at 02:50
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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. Jen ------------- "Gentlemen! You can't fight in here, this is the War Room!" |
Posted By: Haviland Tuf
Date Posted: 26-March-2008 at 10:15
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How about Ray Winstone as Vimes? Could be fun. ------------- Coincidence, if traced back far enough, becomes inevitable
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Posted By: Vinyl Junkie
Date Posted: 26-March-2008 at 20:43
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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)... ------------- TPFKAB (The Poster Formerly Known As Brunswick). |
Posted By: Evangeline
Date Posted: 26-March-2008 at 20:46
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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! Jen
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Posted By: Evangeline
Date Posted: 26-March-2008 at 20:47
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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. Jen ------------- "Gentlemen! You can't fight in here, this is the War Room!" |
Posted By: finno
Date Posted: 26-March-2008 at 20:53
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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 ------------- A man must have a code |
Posted By: Haviland Tuf
Date Posted: 27-March-2008 at 08:31
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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. ------------- Coincidence, if traced back far enough, becomes inevitable
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Posted By: finno
Date Posted: 27-March-2008 at 19:22
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Pauline suggested John Henshaw (Ken in Early Doors) as Sgt Colon but who could be Nobby?? ------------- A man must have a code |
Posted By: Vinyl Junkie
Date Posted: 27-March-2008 at 23:26
Fair play Col! We can also record it on the Sky+ box as well if I spot it in time, next time! ------------- TPFKAB (The Poster Formerly Known As Brunswick). |
Knowing me, I'll miss it again! Posted By: finno
Date Posted: 29-March-2008 at 13:45
Some of you may be interested in this (We are hoping to go on Friday night)Wyrd SistersDreamstuff Youth Theatre presents 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 ------------- A man must have a code |
Posted By: finno
Date Posted: 05-April-2008 at 14:28
Wyrd SistersWent 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.------------- A man must have a code |
Posted By: maryi
Date Posted: 09-April-2008 at 19:07
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Finno Is it a local production ? If not will it be going anywhere else ? ------------- mary |