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Wyrd Sisters is the second adaptation of a [[Terry Pratchett]] novel, based on the book of the [[Book:Wyrd Sisters|same name]] and the sequel to the [[TV and Film:Soul Music|Soul Music TV Series]]. It was animated by Cosgrove Hall and released in May 1997. | {{TV Data | ||
|title=Wyrd Sisters from Terry Pratchett's Discworld | |||
|cover=[[File:WyrdSistersDVDCover.jpg|thumb|240px|DVD Cover]] | |||
|imdb=0159931 | |||
|date=1997 | |||
|channel=Channel 4 | |||
|director=Jean Flynn | |||
|producer=Jean Flynn | |||
|writer=Terry Pratchett | |||
|cast=Christopher Lee, Jane Horrocks, June Whitfield, Annette Crosbie | |||
|duration=140 minutes | |||
|episodes=6 | |||
|series=Witches Series | |||
|annotations= | |||
|notes= | |||
|prev=[[TV and Film:Soul Music|Soul Music]] | |||
|next=[[TV and Film:Johnny and the Bomb|Johnny and the Bomb]] | |||
}} | |||
Wyrd Sisters is the second [[TV and film adaptations|adaptation]] of a [[Terry Pratchett]] novel, based on the book of the [[Book:Wyrd Sisters|same name]] and the sequel to the [[TV and Film:Soul Music|Soul Music TV Series]]. It was animated by Cosgrove Hall and released in May 1997. | |||
==Plot== | ==Plot== | ||
The series follows mostly the same plot as the original novel. The Lancre Coven rescues the infant [[Tomjon]] and attempt to keep Lancre from falling into disaster due to the actions of [[Leonal Felmet|Duke Felmet]]. | The series follows mostly the same plot as the original novel. The Lancre Coven rescues the infant [[Tomjon]] and attempt to keep Lancre from falling into disaster due to the actions of [[Leonal Felmet|Duke Felmet]]. | ||
==Episodes== | ==Episodes== | ||
The series was originally broadcast as six 22 minute episodes, then released on home video and finally on DVD in 2000. | The series was originally broadcast as six 22 minute episodes, then released on home video and finally on DVD in 2000. | ||
==Cast== | ==Cast== | ||
* Jane Horrocks - [[Magrat Garlick]] | * Jane Horrocks - [[Magrat Garlick]] | ||
* June Whitfield - [[Gytha Ogg|Nanny Ogg]] | * June Whitfield - [[Gytha Ogg|Nanny Ogg]] | ||
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* Les Dennis - [[Verence II|Verence II of Lancre/The Fool]] and [[Tomjon]] | * Les Dennis - [[Verence II|Verence II of Lancre/The Fool]] and [[Tomjon]] | ||
* Jimmy Hibbert - [[Verence I|Verence I of Lancre]] | * Jimmy Hibbert - [[Verence I|Verence I of Lancre]] | ||
==DVD Extras== | |||
Additional features on the DVD of Wyrd Sisters: | |||
*[[Biography|Terry Pratchett]] | |||
*[[Welcome to the Discworld]] | |||
*[[Book:Wyrd Sisters#Characters|Wyrd Sisters Characters]] | |||
*Wyrd Sisters Storyboards | |||
*[[Bibliography|Discworld Books]] | |||
*Weblinks | |||
==Illustrated Screenplay== | ==Illustrated Screenplay== | ||
{{Book Data | |||
|title=Terry Pratchett's Discworld Soul Music The Illustrated Screenplay | |||
|cover=[[File:WS Screenplay.jpg|240px|thumb|Illustrated Screenplay Cover]] | |||
|coauthors= | |||
|illustrator= | |||
|date=September 1998 | |||
|pages=128 | |||
|publisher=Corgi | |||
|isbn=0552145750 | |||
|series= | |||
|characters= | |||
|rrp=£9.99 | |||
|annotations= | |||
|notes= | |||
}} | |||
The screenplay of the series was released as a separate book which was illustrated with images from the episodes. | |||
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| valign="top" | [[File:WS Video.jpg|thumb|140px|Video Case]] | |||
| valign="top" | [[File:WS USDVD.jpg|thumb|150px|US DVD]] | |||
|} | |||
[[Category:TV and Film|Wyrd Sisters]] | [[Category:TV and Film|Wyrd Sisters]] | ||
Latest revision as of 04:28, 27 January 2022
| Wyrd Sisters from Terry Pratchett's Discworld | |
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| ASIN | {{{asin}}} |
| IMDB | 0159931 |
| First Broadcast | 1997 |
| Broadcast Channel | Channel 4 |
| Director(s) | Jean Flynn |
| Producer(s) | Jean Flynn |
| Writer(s) | Terry Pratchett |
| Starring | Christopher Lee, Jane Horrocks, June Whitfield, ?Annette Crosbie |
| Duration | 140 minutes |
| Episodes | 6 |
| Series | Witches Series |
| Annotations | Annotations for TV and Film:Wyrd Sisters |
| Notes | |
| Preceded by | Soul Music |
| Followed by | Johnny and the Bomb |
| All data relates to the UK home release. | |
Wyrd Sisters is the second adaptation of a Terry Pratchett novel, based on the book of the same name and the sequel to the Soul Music TV Series. It was animated by Cosgrove Hall and released in May 1997.
Plot
The series follows mostly the same plot as the original novel. The Lancre Coven rescues the infant Tomjon and attempt to keep Lancre from falling into disaster due to the actions of Duke Felmet.
Episodes
The series was originally broadcast as six 22 minute episodes, then released on home video and finally on DVD in 2000.
Cast
- Jane Horrocks - Magrat Garlick
- June Whitfield - Nanny Ogg
- Annette Crosbie - Granny Weatherwax
- Christopher Lee - Death
- Rob Rackstraw - Duke Felmet
- Eleanor Bron - Duchess Felmet
- Les Dennis - Verence II of Lancre/The Fool and Tomjon
- Jimmy Hibbert - Verence I of Lancre
DVD Extras
Additional features on the DVD of Wyrd Sisters:
- Terry Pratchett
- Welcome to the Discworld
- Wyrd Sisters Characters
- Wyrd Sisters Storyboards
- Discworld Books
- Weblinks
Illustrated Screenplay
| Terry Pratchett's Discworld Soul Music The Illustrated Screenplay | |
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| Co-author(s) | |
| Illustrator(s) | |
| Publisher | Corgi |
| Publication date | September 1998 |
| ISBN | 0552145750 |
| Pages | 128 |
| RRP | £9.99 |
| Main characters | |
| Series | [[:Category:|]] |
| Annotations | View |
| Notes | |
| All data relates to the first UK edition. | |
The screenplay of the series was released as a separate book which was illustrated with images from the episodes.
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