Radio Adaptations

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Many of Terry Pratchett's works have been adapted as audio dramas, mostly for radio (though this page also includes the exceptions to that rule). Audio dramas adapt the novel into a script and use a full cast to play the characters, distinguishing them from audiobooks and other readings, which directly narrate the novel. The plays have mostly been broadcast on BBC Radio 4, BBC 7 and online on BBC Radio 4 Extra, and several are still repeated on these channels periodically. There have also been serialised readings of several novels.

Radio Plays By Year

Guards! Guards!

1992, BBC. Adapted by Michael Butt, directed by John Taylor.

Cast:

On BBC Radio 4 Extra


2001, Atlanta Radio Theatre Company (Performed at Dragon*Con). Adapted by David Benedict, directed by Thomas E. Fuller; in exchange for the rights to adapt this book ARTC made a donation to Orangutan Foundation International.

Cast:

On ARTC Website

Wyrd Sisters

1995, BBC. Adapted by Vince Foxall, directed by Claire Grove.

Cast:

On BBC Radio 4 Extra

Only You Can Save Mankind

1996, BBC. Adapted by Bob Hescott, directed by Brian Lighthill.

Cast:

  • Tim Smith: Johnny Maxwell
  • Janet Dale: Scree-Wee Captain
  • Michael Angelis: Gunnery Officer
  • Mark Finn: PT Teacher
  • Akhbar Karim: Wobbler
  • Marian Kemmer: Johnny's Mother
  • Laurence Rew: Johnny’s Father
  • Tessa Harrison: Scree-Wee Crewmember
  • Terry Pearson: Newscaster
  • Peter Dalton: Yo-Less
  • Michael Perestrello: Bigmac
  • Natalie Moore: Kirsty
  • Renu Setna: Mr Patel, Newscaster
  • David Hawkins: Nozzer
  • Matthew Campion: Shane
  • Simon Carter: Architect
  • Tina Grey: Kirsty’s Mother

On BBC Radio 4 Extra

The Amazing Maurice and his Educated Rodents

2003, BBC. Adapted by Peter Kerry, music by Rick Juckes, directed by Chris Wallis, technical presentation by David Fleming-Williams.

Cast: