Series synopsis
The Colour of Magic is a British action & adventure sci-fi & fantasy comedy drama television series that premiered on Sky One on March 23, 2008. It ended on March 24, 2008. It was created by Terry Pratchett. It stars Christopher Lee, David Jason, Sean Astin and Tim Curry.
As Rincewind involuntarily becomes a guide to the naive tourist Twoflower, they find themselves forced to flee the city of Ankh-Morpork to escape a terrible fire, and begin on a journey across the Disc. Unknown to them, their journey and fate is being decided by the Gods playing a board game the whole time.
Premise
As Rincewind involuntarily becomes a guide to the naive tourist Twoflower, they find themselves forced to flee the city of Ankh-Morpork to escape a terrible fire, and begin on a journey across the Disc. Unknown to them, their journey and fate is being decided by the Gods playing a board game the whole time.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Christopher Lee as Death
- David Jason as Rincewind
- Sean Astin as Twoflower
- Tim Curry as Trymon
- Jeremy Irons as Patrician
- James Cosmo as Galder Weatherwax
- Peter Copley as Greyhald Spold
- David Bradley as Cohen the Barbarian
Supporting cast
- Brian Cox as Narrator
- Liz May Brice as Herrena
- Karen David as Liessa
- Geoffrey Hutchings as Picture Imp
- Terry Pratchett as Astrozoologist 2
- Roger Ashton-Griffiths as Lumuel Panter
- Marnix Van Den Broeke as Death
- Michael Mears as Jiglad Wert
- Will Keen as Ganmack Treehallett
- Richard Da Costa as Luggage / Orangutan
- Philip Philmar as Astrozoologist 1 / Rabble Rouser
- Christopher Boote as Red Star Follower
Guest cast
- Janet Suzman as Ninereeds
- Nigel Planer as Arch Astronomer
- Stephen Marcus as Broadman
- Laura Haddock as Bethan
- Nicholas Tennant as Head Librarian
- Ian Puleston-Davies as Wizard Leader
- Ian Burfield as Ymor
- Arthur White as Rerpf
- Miles Richardson as Zlorf
- Andy Robb as Kring / Spell 2 / Third Rank Wizard
- Thomas Morrison as Dim Student
- Paul M. Meston as Blind Hugh
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 16 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 14 | March 16, 2008 | March 16, 2008 |
| Season 1 | 2 | March 23, 2008 | March 24, 2008 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Colour of Magic: From Page to Screen Take a sneaky peek behind the scenes of Terry Pratchett's The Colour of Magic. Meet the cast and crew of this spectacular production, starring Sir David Jason, Sean Astin and Tim Curry. |
March 16, 2008 |
| 2 | A Tourist's Guide To Ankh-Morpork & Discworld : Part 1 - Ankh-Morpork & Discworld | |
| 3 | A Tourist's Guide To Ankh-Morpork & Discworld : Part 2 - Magic |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Colour of Magic Constantly failing at the Unseen University, the wizard Rincewind is given the task by the Patrician of looking after the Discworld's first tourist: Twoflower. |
March 23, 2008 |
| 2 |
The Light Fantastic As Rincewind is hounded across the Discworld by the Wizards of Unseen University, he is helped by Twoflower the Tourist, his luggage and Cohen the Barbarian. |
March 24, 2008 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Sky One |
|---|---|
| First aired | March 23, 2008 |
| Last aired | March 24, 2008 |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Monday, Sunday |