Three years into his reign he is becoming increasingly insane and paranoid that the witches are plotting against him. Yet cruel Duke Felmet loathes the kingdom of Lancre with a passion, especially detesting the trees. Naming him Tomjon, they allow a band of strolling players headed by Olwyn Vitoller the actor and Hwel, a dwarf playwright, to adopt him, ensuring he is safely out of the kingdom. Verence's baby son, the true heir, is rescued from the castle and placed in the care of a coven of three witches, Granny Weatherwax, Nanny Ogg and Magrat Garlick, who each give him a magical gift. In the kingdom of Lancre, Duke Felmet, encouraged by his wife, murders his cousin King Verence to inherit the throne. Plot Felmet: I see it's got Death in it.įool: Always popular. The adaptation builds on the success of Soul Music to create a more contained story focussing on fewer characters, with a strong Shakespearean theme and lashings of Terry Pratchett humour. Made in 1997, it is based on the novel of the same name, which was the sixth Discworld novel, first published in 1988. Wyrd Sisters is the second and last Cosgrove Hall animated adaptation of one of Sir Terry Pratchett's Discworld novels, following Soul Music. Hogfather | The Colour of Magic | Going Postal I think 'Wyrd Sisters' has been brilliantly brought to life in this excellent animated version.
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