Sure, he is a great writer and I had much fun reading all his novels at least 3-5 times but his writing style lacks a certain TV-compatibility. Lets hope they make some more.Īdapting Terry Pratchett's work for TV is a difficult task. Whether Child or Adult, Fan or Neophyte there is fun to be had. Overall, there is something here for everyone here. Above the rest, a special mention should be given to Marc Warren for his truly creepy representation of Teatime. The cast did a decent job, as you would expect from this group of veteran TV actors. Unfortunately, these were obviously not budgeted enough and appeared inanimate and 'plasticy'. The notable exception is the costume of Death and the other non-humans. The sets, effects and costumes are all of a decent quality considering it was 'made for TV'. As for the story I felt it came across well, although there were a few moments where people who have not read the book may be left struggling. I am pleased to announce that although some slapstick has been added (on the part of the wizards) the subtle jokes and references are still there. One of my major fears was that the whole humor would be changed from the subtleness within the books to a crude slapstick. Thankfully, the end result came a lot closer to my hopes than my fears.

Hopeful that Pratchett's unique meld of fantasy and parody would come across well, but fearful that the medium change or the 'suits' would rob all of it's worth. As a fan of Pratchett's books, when I noticed the UK subscriber channel 'Sky One' had commissioned this live action mini-drama, I was both hopeful and fearful. At its core, it raises questions about the nature of belief and the human condition itself (All in a fun way though). Don't be fooled into thinking this is another Harry Potter clone though. The story leads itself in a fantastical ride with something for both adults and children (although there is some violence in parts, so maybe not suitable for the very young or fragile). Opposing them are a bumbling group of wizards, a babysitter who is more than she appears, and the personification of death itself. Good fun The story of the Hogfather revolves around a fictional world named 'Discworld' and a group of beings trying to stop Hogswatch (the Discworld equivalent of Christmas).

Hogfather episode 2