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Hogfather

Discworld, Book 20

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Hogfather

By: Terry Pratchett
Narrated by: Bill Nighy, Peter Serafinowicz, Sian Clifford
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Over 1 million Discworld audiobooks sold – discover the extraordinary universe of Terry Pratchett’s Discworld like never before.

The audiobook of Hogfather is narrated by the BAFTA award-winning actor Sian Clifford (Fleabag, Vanity Fair, Quiz). BAFTA and Golden Globe award-winning actor Bill Nighy (Love Actually; Pirates of the Caribbean; Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows) reads the footnotes, and Peter Serafinowicz (Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace; Shaun of the Dead) stars as the voice of Death. Featuring a new theme tune composed by James Hannigan.

Twas the night before Hogswatch and all through the house...something was missing.

The stockings are hanging ready, the sherry and pies are waiting by the fireplace - but where is the jolly fat man with his sack? It's not right to find Death creeping down chimneys and trying to say 'Ho ho ho' - but someone's got to bring the little kiddies their presents. Or else they might stop believing. Belief is important in Discworld, particularly on the last night of the year when the time is turning. If the real man in the red suit isn't found by morning, there won't be a morning. Ever again...

A festive feast of darkness, jolly robins and tinsel. As they say: 'You'd better watch out...'

Hogfather is the fourth book in the Death series, but you can listen to the Discworld novels in any order.

The first book in the Discworld series - The Colour of Magic - was published in 1983. Some elements of the Discworld universe may reflect this.

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I love listening to STP's world being brought to l

loved loved loved it, Christmas or rather Hogswatch favourite. Great narration, the characters came alive

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revisiting Terry Pratchett

Starting to re-listen to stories read a decade ago. A good story but a bit long and some parts I had forgotten not so nice and went on too long with the villains. I thought Sian was a good reader, but the interludes with Bill Nighy made no sense. I would have preferred just Sian. Bill is normally so good but just didn't work here.

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Excellent narration

Loved the narration. The usual inventive and sharply observed from TP. The ones with Death are my favourite!

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Story good

I’m sorry, but I really did not enjoy the reading. If you have male and female readers why not get them to read the appropriate male and female parts. Probably counts as an old fashioned view, but it did spoil the enjoyment for me.

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Lovely new version

As a long time Pratchett fan it was nice to hear a new version with a different cast… Very entertaining and a bit less old fashioned in style than the old audio book. Well worth a listen.

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Ignore The Bad Reviews.

I know some Pratchett fans like to gate-keep and are a little averse to change, so having read some very bad reviews, I approached this with trepidation.
I have ALL the original Discworld unabridged audiobooks. I began collecting them with my monthly credits over 10 years ago. I have ALL the books, many in hardback. Fan for decades.

I did think Sian Clifford took a little while to find the rhythm, but once she had it she was an excellent narrator/ Susan. Her Pixie Albert was a triumph.
Putting the footnotes back in, and choosing Bill Nighy to read them, was a stroke of genius.
But the crowning glory on the whole exercise is Peter Serafinowicz as Death. He is MAGNIFICENT!
I have the next 7 on pre-order and can't wait for them to land. (I blew the last of my Christmas 24 annual credits)
It will be marvelous to hear the Witches books, previously narrated by Celia Imrie as some sort of comedies, done due justice at last.
Wonderful. Thank you. ❤

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Love the First of the New Unabridged Versions

Tony Robinson was amazing but I couldn't get over the fact that you lost half the book. These new ones are great I'll be gradually collecting them all as they get released!

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Great performances for a modern Christmas classic

I’ve not read this for years so decided to treat myself to the audiobook to listen to while doing general Christmas prep and pottering. I do like the female narrator’s voice which suits Susan well, and she has a lovely tone and inflection. My only tiny criticism might be a slight lack of humour when voicing Pratchett’s wryly observed ‘twinkly’ sound effects at certain moments. Peter Serafinowic as Death has exactly the right depth and detachment, while Bill Nighy’s cynical delivery of Pratchett’s beloved footnotes is absolutely in keeping with the tone the author always gave to the Discworld series.

I never enjoyed the Robinson and Planer audiobooks (just a personal response) though I love the entire collection of stories. These new recordings coming out are a wonderful way to enjoy the series anew, and this one in particular makes up for the horrendous TV treatment of Hogfather some years ago. More like this, please!

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brilliant!

loved every second of this and laughed out loud on many occasions! will be listening to this every Christmas 🎄

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Fun & Christmassy

I really don't understand all the bad reviews. This was excellent. I really enjoyed all her voices and it was well performed.
It was a bit jarring to have different voice actors cutting in for Death and the footnotes but I got used to it after a while.

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