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Any other Discworld fans?

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YunoYurbubson · 07/01/2011 17:42

I am surely not the only one on Mumsnet?

I've just finished the newest Tiffany Aching one. It wasn't on a par with his best, but I loved parts of it. It made me realise what a huge fan of women TP is; strong women abound in his books. I shall look forward to encouraging my daughter to read them.

Here's a question: in your head, who plays the characters in the books? I recently realised that my Granny Weatherwax is played by Maggie Smith (in my head, I'm not sure if a film would really be a good idea).

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Blatherskite · 10/01/2011 20:19

I love discworld too. Started with Feet of Clay then started again from the beginning.

It's going to be so sad when he can't write anymore Sad

huffythethreadslayer · 10/01/2011 19:44

I couldn't see an American in any of these roles. Unless it was Johnny Depp with his mockney, Captain Jack accent, or Robert Downey Jnr with his Sherlock Homes thing going on.

Oooh...how about Martin Freeman for someone (not sure who!?!)

huffythethreadslayer · 10/01/2011 19:41

Rob Brydon would be great as Rincewind. I'd love to see Tim Minchin as Carrot. I know he's Australian, but somehow, that wouldn't get int he way for me.....

UniS · 10/01/2011 19:38

Another fan over here. I'm sat typing this on Vimes, the net book is Esme and the Mac is Carrot- Yep, a whole network of Discworld named computers.

piprabbit · 10/01/2011 10:17

And Kathy Burke for Nanny Ogg?

(Can you tell I've been thinking about this Grin).

piprabbit · 10/01/2011 10:13

How about Rob Brydon for Rincewind?

piprabbit · 10/01/2011 10:10

Stephanie Cole is an inspired choice for Granny Weatherwax.

I'm toying with the idea of Catherine Tate for Susan, she'd be good at the moments Susan takes on Death's role.

Wondering about Bill Nighy being Ponder Stibbons.

I think Vetinari might be Ralph Fiennes.

CMOTdibbler · 10/01/2011 10:09

I wonder about Ruth Jones for nanny Ogg ? Bet she could get the filth level right !

Umami · 10/01/2011 06:56

Yes, that works for me! Grin

Stephanie Cole would be fab. Pam Ferris is more like my image of Mrs Cake!

GrimmaTheNome · 09/01/2011 23:07

Snorbs, yes Stephanie Cole is more like my idea of Granny Weatherwax.

How about Pam Ferris for Nanny Ogg?

GrimmaTheNome · 09/01/2011 23:04

My DD still likes me to read to her but having finished all the Anne of Green Gables and Swallows and Amazons announced there was nothing left (that she didn't want to read for herself). So I got to choose, started on the Wee Free Men tonight. My one complaint of TP is that his chapters are far too long!

droves · 09/01/2011 22:55

Just read Wintersmith today ..... Grin

Dh kept giving me funny looks ,as i kept laughing out loud . ( He was trying to watch snooker hahaha)

Need "i shall wear midnight ".

piprabbit · 09/01/2011 22:13

I'd prefer Toby Stephens for Carrot, much more regal.

Umami · 09/01/2011 21:22

Oh yes yes yes to Matthew McConahunnahunnahunna for Carrot! Genius!

Snorbs · 09/01/2011 19:26

I think Mackenzie Crooke is at least two feet too tall for Nobby. Isn't he supposed to carry around a letter from the Patrician to prove he's human rather than dwarf (or anything else)?

I think you're thinking of Brendan Fraser. He's got the right physique but he's way too self-satisfied for Carrot.

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YunoYurbubson · 09/01/2011 18:05

I've just watched going postal. Brilliant! Absolutely loved it. The only bum note was Ridcully. He was okaaaay but he wasn't MY Ridcully.

I would suggest mackenzie crooke for Nobby.

And how about Mathew McConasomething for Carrot? Or, ooh, um, that chap I like. George of the jungle. And The Mummy. Oh wossisname?

I think my Magrat must be different to everyone elses because I have her as a younger Helena Bonham Carter.

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FelicityParpworth · 09/01/2011 17:01

yy weblette - there is something of the Baldrick about Nobby

Snorbs · 09/01/2011 14:46

For Carrot, how about Jake Gyllenhaal?

Caboodle · 09/01/2011 13:58

I always thought Carrot probably wasn't slow on the uptake, just pretended to be when necessary. David Beckham, not so sure his still waters run as deep Grin. DB looks the part though.

madhattershouse · 09/01/2011 02:35

Carrot...David Beckham...muscular, tall....but little slow on the uptake! Forgive me..have just spent 3 hours watching going postal. Should nave been in be hours ago, what an embuggerace!! Grin

Snorbs · 08/01/2011 20:57

I tell you who else could do a good Granny Weatherwax - Stephanie Cole. Just imagine her in a big black hat.

As for Colon, how about Robbie Coltrane?

ScatterChasse · 08/01/2011 17:58

Funny, she's always how I picture Mrs Cake! Probably because her character's bossy in Harry Potter.

weblette · 08/01/2011 17:35

Oh yes, he'd be great Grin
Imelda Staunton as Littlebottom?

Snorbs · 08/01/2011 17:33

Bill Nighy could do a great Mr Slant.

Not least because he's had previous experience of playing a zombie in Shaun of the Dead Grin

weblette · 08/01/2011 17:32

Nobby, how about Tony Robinson

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