Good Omens
- Radio comedy drama
- BBC Radio 4
- 2014
- 6 episodes (1 series)
Adaptation of Terry Pratchet and Neil Gaiman's comic novel about an angel and demon trying to stop the Apocalypse. Stars Mark Heap, Peter Serafinowicz, Josie Lawrence, Colin Morgan, Charlotte Ritchie and more.
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Neil Gaiman: Radio 4's Good Omens is for Pratchett
In his only interview about the show, author Neil Gaiman tells Stephen Kelly why now was the time to adapt his and ailing friend Terry Pratchett's apocalyptic comedy. "I want Terry to be able to enjoy this while he's still able to enjoy it".
Stephen Kelly, Radio Times, 22nd December 2014Good Omens: devilish festive fun
An ambitious Radio 4 adaptation of Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman's comic apocalypse novel airs over the Christmas week.
Hannah Ellis-Petersen, The Guardian, 21st December 2014Radio Times review
A masterpiece in pitch-black comedy from the pairing of Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman is Good Omens (Mon 22 Dec-Fri 26 Dec, 11pm R4 and Sat 27 Dec, 2.30pm), where two angels - one working with God, the other with Satan - form an unholy alliance. Unfortunately, there has been a bit of a mix-up with the birth of the Antichrist, and the American ambassador's son (Warlock) might not be the child to bring on Armageddon after all. The fate of our planet will be decided after Any Questions on Saturday 27 Dec, Radio 4. Thus was it written...
Jane Anderson, Radio Times, 20th December 2014Dr. Who's voice of Daleks is voice of God in Good Omens
Ever wanted to hear what a Dalek (aka Nicholas Briggs) sounds like when it's playing God (when are they not?) The Radio 4 adaptation of Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman's Good Omens might just be your chance...
Huw Fullerton, Radio Times, 15th December 2014Comedy stars to record Good Omens series on Radio 4
Mark Heap and Peter Serafinowicz are amongst those involved in the new Radio 4 dramatisation of Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman's classic book Good Omens.
British Comedy Guide, 5th September 2014