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Terry Pratchett's Going Postal. Moist Von Lipwig (Richard Coyle). Copyright: The Mob Film Co
Terry Pratchett's Going Postal

Terry Pratchett's Going Postal

  • TV comedy drama
  • Sky One
  • 2010
  • 2 episodes (1 series)

On Discworld, arch-swindler Moist Von Lipwig is made Postmaster of Ankh-Morpork's rundown Postal Service. Stars Richard Coyle, David Suchet, Charles Dance, Claire Foy, Steve Pemberton and more.

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Going Postal: Exclusive 7 Minute Sneak Preview

Sky1 HD and Sky1 are proud to present one of the most spectacular and amazing television events of the year... Terry Pratchett's Going Postal, a lavish two-part adaptation airing Sunday May 30th at 6pm and Monday May 31st at 6pm. And you can watch the first seven minutes of this incredible adventure RIGHT NOW!

Sky, 28th May 2010

Terry Pratchcett on defying dementia

Extrovert novelist Sir Terry Pratchett likes to make cameo appearances in the screen adaptations of his books - 'my one vanity', he calls it. He was a toymaker in the Hogfather, an astrozoologist in The Colour Of Magic and in the latest of his Discworld novels, Going Postal, he is briefly seen as a postman.

Tim Oglethorpe, Daily Mail, 28th May 2010

A bad boy goes postal

Richard Coyle plays swashbuckling villain Moist von Lipwig in Sky1's grand adaptation of Sir Terry Pratchett's Going Postal, which begins on Sunday. The actor explains to Lisa Williams why Sir Terry's books have such a wide appeal, what it was like playing a baddie, and why he felt like he was covered in clingwrap for the duration of filming.

Lisa Williams, Aberdeen Press and Journal, 27th May 2010

Going Postal: Timothy West on Mustrum Ridcully

Timothy West tells us more about his character 'Ridcully' and gives some guidance on the magical omniscope.

Sky, 26th May 2010

Going Postal: Andrew Sachs on Mr Groat

Andrew Sachs tells us the highs and lows of being Tolliver Groat and what it's really like being an Ankh Morpork Postman!

Sky, 25th May 2010

Going Postal: David Suchet on Reacher Gilt

David Suchet gives us an exclusive sneak peak at what it's like to play the villianous Reacher Gilt and how Terry Pratchett has helped him get to grips with such a dastardly character.

Sky, 24th May 2010

Going Postal: Pratchett Fans Report from the Set!

Some major Terry Pratchett fans got the thrill of a lifetime when they were cast as extras in Sky1 HD's adaptation of "Going Postal." In this exclusive video, Patrick Harkin, Pat Harkin, and Andrew Raby reveal what it was like behind the scenes - and what it takes to pass as a real Ankh Morpork resident (hint: If you're a man, you've got to get furry!)

Sky, 21st May 2010

Going Postal: Charles Dance On Lord Vetinari

Charles Dance takes time out from filming Sky 1 HD's new Terry Pratchett adaptation Going Postal, to tell us about what it's like to be the seemingly omniscient Patrician of Ankh Morpork.

Sky, 20th May 2010

Going Postal: Claire Foy on Adora Belle Dearheart

Claire Foy tells us about complex nature of her character Adora Belle Dearheart and working with leading man Richard Coyle on the set of Sky 1 HD's latest Terry Pratchett film - Going Postal.

Sky, 15th May 2010

Going Postal: Steve Pemberton On Drumknott

Steve Pemberton tells us about his character Drumknott, loyal servant to Lord Vetinari.

Sky, 14th May 2010

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