Also, Arch-Chancellor Rid Cully and Miss Cripslock played by Timothy West and Tamson Greig respectively. Though there was a noticeable absence, in the form of Death, a character who makes an appearance in every single one of the Discworld novels, making his omission surprising. Andrew Sachs and David Suchet are also very good.ĭiscworld fans may appreciate the short cameos from Angua, the city watch’s resident werewolf lieutenant. Despite complaints that he does not properly resemble the character, Charles Dance plays a perfect Lord Vetinari exuding intelligence and wry superiority. Richard Coyle is notably charismatic as Moist Von Lipwig, the loveable rogue with a belated attack of conscience while Claire Foy is suitably hot tempered and sarcastic as the unsuitably named Adora Belle Dearheart. The actors were chosen perfectly, bringing to life the unique and fascinating characters that populate Sir Terry’s books. Going Postal also makes good use of an impressive British cast. The mini-series captures the essence and a witty nature of Pratchett’s writing as do the performances. It is an incredibly fun and close adaptation of the book. Pump 19, Stanley (Ian Bonar), Junior Postman Groat (Andrew Sachs) and Most Von Lipwig. Lipwig will need all of his ingenuity to beat the (sometimes literally) cut-throat Clacks company and its conniving owner Reacher Gilt. In this, he enlists the help of Adora Belle Dearheart, an outspoken campaigner for golem rights, whose family used to own the rival Clacks company (Discworld version of the telegraph) before it was stolen. He decides to put his particular set of skills to good use in order to make the post office what it once was. After attempting escape several times and being dragged back by his golem parole officer, he accepts his fate. He is offered a choice: become the new postmaster or die for his crimes. Going Postal follows the journey of Moist Von Lipwig a, soon to be reformed, con man who is finally caught at the beginning of the story. Moist Von Lipwig (Richard Coyle) receives a difficult offer from Lord Vetinari (Charles Dance) It is also, in my opinion, the best Terry Pratchett adaptation thus far. However, if you are a long-time fan there are a lot of references and appearances from well-known characters that only add to and enrich the story. Going Postal is a self-contained story which can be enjoyed without any prior knowledge of the Discworld. Because of this, it is a good place to start for any newcomers to the world. Being one of his more recent novels, it focuses on a new character, rather than an established set such as the witches, the city watch or wizards of the unseen university. Going Postal is a two-part mini-series and the third adaptation of a Terry Pratchett Discworld novel by Sky. For The Joy Of The Game.Richard Coyle in Going Postal Going Postal Review But You Snatched Bread From Their Mouths And Tore Clothes From Their Backs. In A Myriad Small Ways You Have Hastened The Deaths Of Many. Your Actions Have Taken Money From Those Who Had Little Enough To Begin With. When Banks Fail, It Is Seldom Bankers Who Starve. You Have Ruined Businesses And Destroyed Jobs. But You Have Stolen, Embezzled, Defrauded And Swindled Without Discrimination, Mr Lipvig.
I may be–– all the things you know I am, but I am not a killer! I have never so much as drawn a sword!" "I have never laid a finger on anyone in my life, Mr Pump. You Have Killed Two Point Three Three Eight People," said the golem calmly.
"Why Not? You Do." The golem lowered his arm. "You can't just go around killing people!"
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