Narrators of the series include Nigel Planer and Tony Robinson, who many listeners will recognise from some of TV's greatest comedies. With many authors in the 70s and 80s trying to mimic the success of The Chronicles of Narnia and The Lord of the Rings, he began writing parodies that quickly became more popular than those they were poking fun at. Recognised as one of the best (and most prolific) authors ever to have come out of the UK, Pratchett's absurdist comedy was born out of frustration with the fantasy novels being published at the time. The Disc itself is approximately 10,000 miles wide, giving plenty of opportunity for author Sir Terry Pratchett to explore the themes of religion, fundamentalism and inner-city tension that underpin the 40-plus titles in the Discworld series. Together they set off for the edge of the planet, encountering many a mythical creature along the way. When Discworld’s first-ever tourist arrives on this unique land – an insurance salesman with luggage that runs on its own legs – the failed wizard Rincewind becomes his guide. It’s completely flat and propped up by four huge elephants standing on the back of a giant turtle, swimming through space. He proclaims himself the One True Prophet.Discworld is not your everyday planet. However one philosopher, Didactylos, is prepared to stand up to him.ĭeacon Vorbis has returned triumphantly to Omnia.

The Great God Om, who is stuck in the body of a small tortoise, is going with him in a little wicker basket.Įphebian philosophers argue violently among themselves but they're no match for Deacon Vorbis. Novice priest Brutha has been selected by Deacon Vorbis to go on a secret mission to the infidel city of Ephebe.

Great God Om appears before a novice monk - and is soon coming out of his shell.

Terry Pratchett's four-part comic Discworld fantasy - set in a complex state of beliefs.įirst broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2006. On Discworld, gods need people more than people need gods, for belief is the food of the gods. Each small god lies in wait, desperately seeking to make someone believe in him. There are gods everywhere on Discworld - you can't swing a simian librarian without hitting one - except, of course, only a few people can see them. Radio adaptations of the award-winning fantasy author's novels, including the Discworld series.

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