Even after accepting the job, Pratchett was unsure it was real. The guy was humble to a fault, he deserved ALL the praise and attention he got and a whole lot more. Makes me tear up.

Pratchett was such a pure soul. It seemed anything that related to the human experience, he was fully enthusiastic about.

Sir Terry Pratchett was a genius. I enjoy watching all three live adaptations, but the actor that really portrayed the character was Charles Dance in Going Postal. That is how I see Lord Vetinari.

Few films ever live up to the book. This is a wonderful exception. Michelle Dockery changed the way I imagine Susan in my mind. ALL the casting was superb. Thank you. Please do "Carpe Jugulum". ;-)

Susan Sto Helit is one of my favourite characters of all time.

"Every heroine needs a hero." That line surprised me. Michelle Dockery had just pointed out that Susan didn't need to be saved. Later, the narrator says even heroes need someone to rely on, but isn't referring to a heroine. He's talking about Albert, his servant.

My daughter and I have a tradition to watch Hogfather together every christmas since 11 years.

Terry wrote the best commentary on human behavior that has ever existed. Every psychologist/psychiatrist needs to read these books to understand what really makes us human.

Just brilliant. I love The Hogfather, and I watch it every Christmas. I'm 57 years old, and just a big kid really. Thank you so much for this 'Making of' documentary. Such a fascinating and wonderfully dedicated team of people behind this movie. Mr Prachett's appearance was the sauce on the pudding... ;-)

Michelle Dockery was so young and adorable :) She was the perfect Susan and I am willing to bet that this role was what led to her being cast as Lady Mary, as the characters have more than a few similarities.

My fav character is definitely Death. His so humorous for a skeleton in a black robe, and he makes some funny lines like: lets go slay them! or have you been naughty or nice? and a blue eyed skeleton making funny lines makes him a really odd hilarious and kind sort of character. I especially like his relationship with Susan. Neither of them are affectionate, they don't hug each other or say 'how are you sweetie?' but they have their own way of being affectionate, like when Death gave Susan a Hogswatch card and how she smiled after he left. :)

I really enjoy the hogfather, I watch it every year. I cannot understand why it isn't in the Christmas films Hall of frame. It is so sad that it hasn't reached a larger audience and got the praise it deserved. I believe its a fitting memory for Terry Pratchett a RIP

Ian Richardson had such class!Chris Lee had class as well but Ian really nailed it.He's a gentleman's actor.His voice is so much more massive than he is!When you hear that voice you really feel a 7 foot skeleton is talking to you! Ian may not have been very tall but he was bigger than life and it is so sad he passed on 3 years after the making of this film!Its too bad he couldn't make it for the Color of Magic!Many of us I know must still miss him but in a weird way this movie gave him a kind of immortality! His memory will live on in our hearts through this film!

Many thanks for uploading this. I didn't even know there was a "making of" documentary, very enjoyable watch. Rest in Peace Sir Terry, thanks for all the laughs.

It’s amazing this was the first big screen appearance of Michelle Dockery. This was pre-Downton Abby. She was just about to become a big deal.

the 4 people who gave this video a thumbs down, what sort of dreary lives do you lead?

Never liked watching behind the scenes but honestly I loved how dedicated they all were to their roles and just in general. Iconic.

Mele Kalikimaka a Hau'oli Makahiki hou! from Hawai'i...Wonderfully, I stumbled upon the Hogfather during the Christmas season...and I am so grateful I did, and that it was made into this fine movie...along with the Colour of Magic...and another wonderful movie similarly Star Dust....so, to actors, True DNA3, and the ones who made such a delightful movie a Big Mahalo!

Thanks so much for uploading this! RIP Terry Pratchett. You were too good for this world...

"Hogfather" is one of my favorite Christmas movies and book! 😊🎄🎁🤶🎅 Also, it's awesome that Terry Pratchett has a role in movies based on his books!

I love the shot with Terry and his cars trunk brimming with teeth for charity!

I am still awaiting a TV adaptation of the Witches. Love Hogfather, Colour of Magic and Going Postal....but I wanna see Granny Weatherwax "cuss" someone on screen. And as a sidenote, I watch this every Xmas season...

The way Teatime ends his lines with "Sir" puts me in mind of a demented Radar O'Reilly from MASH :D

I also love Death! Reaper Man is a fantastic book! Marc makes a great Teatime and Michelle is wonderful as Susan, so thanks a lot!

During a very trying, tough and hard time in life, my close friend at the time recommended that I read Terry Pratchett, the first book being the Hogfather, then Good Omens. It was a read that was an antidote to that time, I had a need for escapism from the brutal reality of humanity that we were facing. Terry's book highlighted postive attributes in the lives of humanity that can be forgotten in such circumstances. This exposure was the beginning of me becoming a prolific reader of Pratchett. I completed the Discworld books as well as most of the associated tales and some of his other ventures. It reignited a love of reading that has changed my life. The reading helped move me from a position of closing down and disconnection from other people to a spiritual awakening and desire to connect and take up a life of assisting others. It is not the whole story, but a start for which I am thankful. I am not sure why I maybe stating this, but reading, I beleive, helps open us up in ways that seem to be lost, I whole heartedly encourage people to read. All ages, please read something that balances your life, something that seems out of concert, find hope. Its ok to be lost at times, it's not ok to stay lost. God Bless you dear reader.

Thank you so very much for this. I have read so many of Terry Pratchett's books and when the movie Hogfather came i really loved it.

thank you, thank you, thank you for putting this up. we own the movie and i always like the special features on movies so again thank you

Thanks for the upload, so very good to see the players and props used on the movie, and of course, the creator of Diskworld. I'm so happy to see that he enjoyed himself - he gave us a great gift! And so did you! Thanks!

I am grateful that you posted this doc! I so love this film, not just as an STP fan, but in appreciation for delightful and brilliant casting, directing, acting and all around cohesion to the original story, as it runs in my mind. Thank you!

46:00: Its not Teatime. Its Te-a-ti-me... Why does everyone get that wrong?

Discovering this gem in 2024, I was particularly pleased to discover Michelle Dockery at the beginning of her career

I only recently realized Albert is played by the same actor that played Rincewind in the Color of Magic, and I've seen both films probably 10 times each.

Still love watching anything everything discworld 💕 thanks for uploading

Thanks so much for posting this!

I don't think it's a perfect adaptation, but it's pretty nice and decent. And the guy who made it is respectful to the source material. "The Watch", now, on the other hand...

Thank you so much for uploading !!!!

the body actor for death is so lovely

This is such a masterpiece from all angles, the effort put into bringing death to life (sorry) is so great to see. Watch this every year on the night before Hogswatch!

Hogfather is my all time favourite book. And the movie was wonderful, an authentic adaptation.

3 movies are not enough!!

I thought he sounded like Willy Wonkas brother and he says himself the voice is inspired by Johnny Depp.

It's Tee-ah tie-mee

Death is my favorite Santa

Somewhere in the Infinite Universe's in the Town of "Dunmanifestin", Sir Terry now plays chess with Fate, although if Fate is busy, Anoia will sometimes fill in....if She can because She is so busy here in the Roundworld.

Thank you for sharing this. Hogfather has become a tradition each year at xmas, I try to either read the book or what the tv adaptation or both.

Michelle before she was Lady Mary Crawley, was Death's granddaughter.

I find it amusing that this roll likely layed the groundwork for here character on Downton Abby. Its amazing how one completely unrelated experience can give you the necessary skills to be perfect in a completely different roll.

Wonderful video.Thank you!!!

Man this makes me realize how far CGI has come.

I miss Terry so much!

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I love this movie and have it on blu-ray. I'll be watching tonight!

She's excellent as Susan. Interviews with actors are always good for a cringe.

this really brilliant. The movie was great

David Jason also played the part of Rincewind in one of the Discworld movies. He was brilliant.

Wonderful - thank you.

Great look at making STP's work come to life

My favorite holiday movie!

Thank you. I'm so glad Terry enjoyed being dressed up as the Toymaker😊

Oh, they well and truly made magic happen with this movie, and best of all one lucky Tuesday midday movie turned out to be the Hogfather, and it finally after 20 years of trying to remember a little-known cartoon movie i watched as a child. That i now know was soul music it answered what the stories were called so i could go out and find them, so bless the crew and the director for helping me fall back in love with this wonderful seres

I came here for SUSAN & stayed for the show, unfortunately I can no longer watch her in any other shows, especially that Abby one as I feel it will corrupt her true purpose. I have been a Terry Pratchett fan since the start, I was given Mort in the late 80's or early 90's & it was my favourite till The Hogfather came out, a DEATH who loved cats, how could you fear that, unless you were supposed to. As an Australian The last continent always cracks me up, some of you may have no idea how many pop culture references & his depiction of our lovely critters are spot on the money. He is not truly dead while his name is still remembered, GNU. P.S. Just one last thought, why are they saying Teatime's name incorrectly ?.

as much as i LOVE David Jason, i always thought he wasn't quite right for the role of Rincewind in Colour Of Magic. once i saw Hogfather i realised Nigel Planer would have been PERFECT.

If you want to see a splendid true to the book production of a Sir Terry story, watch the crowd-funded 'Troll Bridge' from. Snowgum which is a masterpiece.

Hands Down the Best Book.

Voice of skeleton was amazing. Dont know why he isnt used to narrate other shows.

Really liked this movie ;) 😆

Banjo can sometimes be heard thudding around downstairs👂, so i wonder if the Tooth Fairy visits quietly too...

Cool insight about this 👍

The hog, the whole Hog, and nothing but the Hog

Why the heck couldn't they have stuck as close as this for Going Postal? Grrf.

I wonder if Mr Teatime knows Hyacinth Bucket, pronounced Bouquet?

I really hope Rihanna gets more films done to at least these standards

Thank you

-ing Onion Fairy...

Seemed odd that David Jason didn't know who Albert actually is. Got a copy of everything that Terry Pratchett ever wrote (or co-wrote) so I guess I'm a fan.

I need that death mask

Basically the auditors are the British equivalent of the IRS or at least on the disc well that's what they come off as.

Did anybody ever tell David Jason think that's his name who plays Albert that Albert actually is a wizard a wizard who wish to escape death and chose to be his manservant in order to escape death. So Albert is no mad picking or no what have you.

From Storymaker to Toymaker...

Lol. I never read the credits, so i assumed Charles Dance was Death lol

David Jason- perfect for Albert, too old for Rincewind.

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE DEATH!

"Theyre about as bad as your bank manager"

Hogswatch is coming, The pig is getting fat, Please put a dollar in the old man's hat If you ain't got a dollar a penny will do- And if you ain't got a penny, then- fghfgh yffg mfmfmf...

its pronounced Te Ah Tie Me mr narrator.

Sorry for Ian but Christopher Lee is the voice of Death for me since Wyrd Sisters

I've never understood why they thought David Jason should be cast in Discworld at all. He was a terrible Rincewind, and he's nothing like Albert should be IMO.

21:54 "...so hopefully it should make them feel quite etheral..."?!? Wtf does etheral mean? Or did you mean to say ethereal, but just decided to skip an entire syllable? Because that's not exactly how words works!!! Oh wait, maybe that's allowed on Discworld. 🤔🥴😵

If the Dutch plonker playing death at least tried to read a couple of Terry's novels he would have an affinity with the character.Most actors in all the discworld films have made an effort to read the novels. :}

Great movie. Been a fan of Sir Terry for over 20 years. I hate to say though that the casting of Susan was not very belivible. While a strong female lead she is also very funny and that don't carry over onto this film outing.

My only problem with Michelle Dockery as Susan Sto Helit, If I have one, is that she's too damn hot. Prachett female characters are typically more flint than flirt, and that applies especially to Susan. Miss Dockery is simply too attractive for the part. But hey, I'm not really complaining.

This, dear sjws, is a strong female character in a movie done right. This right here. None of your garbage mary sue crap. See, it just won´t do to TELL the audience that they are supposedly seeing one. You need to be able to CREATE one! Much harder. Much, much harder. But it is the only way, you weaklings...

I love this document so much! It's so fascinating, watching how they made it. Any chance that you could find somewhere "Terry Pratchett's 'The Colour of Magic': The Making Of"? I just discovered it has been made, but I can't find that video through google.