Series synopsis
Going Postal is a British comedy sci-fi & fantasy television series that premiered on Sky One on May 30, 2010. It ended on May 31, 2010. It was created by Terry Pratchett. It stars Richard Coyle, Tamsin Greig, Charles Dance and Andrew Sachs.
Moist von Lipwig is a con-man with a particular talent-- he is utterly unremarkable. When his execution is stayed in Terry Pratchett's remarkable Discworld, he must work off his debt to society as the land's head Postman. Things are not always as they seem, and soon Lipwig is delivering mail for his very life!
Premise
Moist von Lipwig is a con-man with a particular talent-- he is utterly unremarkable. When his execution is stayed in Terry Pratchett's remarkable Discworld, he must work off his debt to society as the land's head Postman. Things are not always as they seem, and soon Lipwig is delivering mail for his very life!
Premise: A tale of love and revenge... and stamps.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Richard Coyle as Moist Von Lipwig
- Tamsin Greig as Miss Cripslock
- Charles Dance as Lord Vetinari
- Andrew Sachs as Groat
- Steve Pemberton as Drumknott
- Timothy West as Ridcully
- David Suchet as Reacher Gilt
- Marnix Van Den Broeke as Mr. Pump
Supporting cast
- Claire Foy as Adora Belle Dearheart
- Ian Bonar as Stanley Howler
- Alex Price as Roger
- Ingrid Bolsø Berdal as Sergeant Angua
- Paul Barber as Dave Pins
- Don Warrington as Priest of Offler
- Nicholas Farrell as Mr. Pump
- Adrian Schiller as Mr. Gryle
- Ben Crompton as Mad Al
- Terry Pratchett as Postman
- John Henshaw as Mr Pony
- Asif Khan as Sane Alex
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 2 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 2 | May 30, 2010 | May 31, 2010 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Part 1 Moist von Lipwig, who after years of undertaking confidence tricks on others finds himself caught by the guards, is sentenced to death under the alias of Arthur Spangler. After a brief spell in prison he is hung by the neck, but not killed. He is brought before Patrician Havelock Vetinari who insists that he either becomes the new Postmaster or be executed. |
May 30, 2010 |
| 2 |
Part 2 Moist von Lipwig learns that the Post Office has been superseded by telegraph towers known as "Clacks" which are run by the unscrupulous Reacher Gilt. In an effort to compete, Moist challenges Gilt to a race. |
May 31, 2010 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Sky One |
|---|---|
| First aired | May 30, 2010 |
| Last aired | May 31, 2010 |
| Runtime | 90 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Monday, Sunday at 18:00:00 |