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* [[Discworld Stuff]]: Anything belonging to the Discworld or Terry Pratchett's writings in general
* [[Discworld Stuff]]: Anything belonging to the Discworld or Terry Pratchett's writings in general
* [[Annotations]]: Comments by readers relating to Pratchett books.
* [[Annotations]]: Comments by readers relating to Pratchett books.
* [[Discworld & Pratchett Wiki:Categories‎|Categories]]: elements of Pratchettia by groups.
* [[Discworld & Pratchett Wiki:About Terry Pratchett|About Terry Pratchett]]
* [[Discworld & Pratchett Wiki:About Terry Pratchett|About Terry Pratchett]]
* [[Fandom]]: About or produced by people who read Terry Pratchett's books
* [[Fandom]]: About or produced by people who read Terry Pratchett's books
* [[Podcasts]]: Audio shows which discuss the books
* [[Podcasts]]: Audio shows which discuss the books
* [[Discworld & Pratchett Wiki:Categories|Categories]]: A directory of major [[Special:Categories|categories]] for articles on this wiki
* [[Reading suggestions]]: There's a life beyond Pratchett, and after triple-reading every book and map this is where you start that life
* [[Reading suggestions]]: There's a life beyond Pratchett, and after triple-reading every book and map this is where you start that life
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''Many articles are also collected in different categories''
* [[:Category:Discworld Series|Discworld Series]]: Discworld books
* [[:Category:Watch Series|Watch Series]]: Books starring the Ankh-Morpork city watch
* [[:Category:Publishers|Publishers]]: Publishers of Terry Pratchett's writings
* [[:Category:Leading characters|Leading characters]]: Main characters of the books
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===A meeting place: The [[Discworld & Pratchett Wiki:Mended Drum|Mended Drum]]===
===A meeting place: The [[Discworld & Pratchett Wiki:Mended Drum|Mended Drum]]===
To discuss non-content matters (what do we do with content disputes, vandalism,
To discuss non-content matters (what do we do with content disputes, vandalism,
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===Breaking news about Terry===
===Recent news about Terry===
 
;Saturday, September 17th, 2022:''The Guardian'' publishes an extract of Rob Wilkins' official biography, {{ALWF}}. ([https://www.theguardian.com/books/2022/sep/17/i-think-i-was-good-though-i-could-have-been-better-terry-pratchett-and-the-writing-of-his-life ‘I think I was good, though I could have been better’: Terry Pratchett and the writing of his life]) Early reviews appear in ''The Times'' ("[https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/terry-pratchett-by-rob-wilkins-what-made-the-discworld-author-tick-f3fn2x7s9 What Made the Discworld author tick?]") and ''The Independent'' ("[https://www.independent.ie/entertainment/books/book-reviews/terry-pratchett-a-life-with-footnotes-fans-eye-view-misses-the-big-questions-41953641.html Fan’s-eye view misses the big questions]").
;Saturday, September 17th, 2022:''The Guardian'' publishes an extract of Rob Wilkins' official biography, {{ALWF}}. ([https://www.theguardian.com/books/2022/sep/17/i-think-i-was-good-though-i-could-have-been-better-terry-pratchett-and-the-writing-of-his-life ‘I think I was good, though I could have been better’: Terry Pratchett and the writing of his life]) Early reviews appear in ''The Times'' ("[https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/terry-pratchett-by-rob-wilkins-what-made-the-discworld-author-tick-f3fn2x7s9 What Made the Discworld author tick?]") and ''The Independent'' ("[https://www.independent.ie/entertainment/books/book-reviews/terry-pratchett-a-life-with-footnotes-fans-eye-view-misses-the-big-questions-41953641.html Fan’s-eye view misses the big questions]").


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===Significant Pratchett Events===
===Significant Pratchett Events===
;Tuesday, April 28th, 2020: Narrativia announces an exclusive deal with Motive Pictures and Endeavour Content to produce "definitive" and "absolutely faithful" Discworld adaptations for the screen. No specific productions are announced. The full text of the announcement is available on the [https://www.narrativia.com Narrativia web site].


;Tuesday, April 28th, 2020:Narrativia announces an exclusive deal with Motive Pictures and Endeavour Content to produce "definitive" and "absolutely faithful" Discworld adaptations for the screen. No specific productions are announced. The full text of the announcement is available on the [https://www.narrativia.com Narrativia web site].
;Saturday, September 16th, 2017: Opening of the [[Terry Pratchett HisWorld Exhibition]] at the Salisbury Museum, Wiltshire. [http://www.pratchetthisworld.com/?t=1&cn=ZmxleGlibGVfcmVjcw%3D%3D&refsrc=email&iid=6ceb3655f9a94b5487a1455ca5733642&uid=267767096&nid=244+272699400 HisWorld Website] [http://www.salisburymuseum.org.uk/ Salisbury Museum Website]


;Saturday, September 16th, 2017:Opening of the [[Terry Pratchett HisWorld Exhibition]] at the Salisbury Museum, Wiltshire. [http://www.pratchetthisworld.com/?t=1&cn=ZmxleGlibGVfcmVjcw%3D%3D&refsrc=email&iid=6ceb3655f9a94b5487a1455ca5733642&uid=267767096&nid=244+272699400 HisWorld Website] [http://www.salisburymuseum.org.uk/ Salisbury Museum Website]
;Wednesday, August 30th, 2017: In accordance with his final wishes Sir Terry Pratchett's unfinished novels are destroyed using a steamroller. [https://www.theguardian.com/books/2017/aug/30/terry-pratchett-unfinished-novels-destroyed-streamroller News Article]


;Wednesday, August 30th, 2017:In accordance with his final wishes Sir Terry Pratchett's unfinished novels are destroyed using a steamroller. [https://www.theguardian.com/books/2017/aug/30/terry-pratchett-unfinished-novels-destroyed-streamroller News Article]
;Saturday, February 11th, 2017: The BBC broadcasts the biographical documentary ''[[TV and Film:Terry Pratchett: Back in Black|Terry Pratchett: Back in Black]]''. (Non-UK viewers may be able to watch it '''''[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lxpdh-vKTz4 here]]''''')


;Thursday, March 12th, 2015:Sir Terry Pratchett died at home in Wiltshire today following a long battle with Alzheimer's. [http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-31858156 BBC report, 3:26pm GMT]
;Thursday, August 27th, 2015: Publication of the final Discworld novel, {{TSC}}.
 
;Thursday, March 12th, 2015: Sir Terry Pratchett died at home in Wiltshire following a long battle with Alzheimer's. [http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-31858156 BBC report, 3:26pm GMT]


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===Latest and Upcoming Publications by or about Terry Pratchett===
===Latest and Upcoming Publications by or about Terry Pratchett===
;27 October 2022: Scheduled publication of new audiobook and paperback editions of {{M}}, {{RM}}, {{SM}}, {{H}} and {{TOT}} as part of [[50 Years of Terry]]. Rescheduled publication of the Dunmanifestin Edition of {{UDC}}.


;27 October 2022: Scheduled publication of new audiobook and paperback editions of {{M}}, {{RM}}, {{SM}}, {{H}} and {{TOT}}. Rescheduled publication of the Dunmanifestin Edition of {{UDC}}.
;5 October 2022: Scheduled publication of new audiobook of {{TAM}} as part of [[50 Years of Terry]].


;29 September 2022: Publication of Terry's official biography, {{ALWF}}, by [[Rob Wilkins]].
;29 September 2022: Publication of Terry's official biography, {{ALWF}}, by [[Rob Wilkins]].
;1 September 2022: Publication of two new editions of {{TAM}} to tie-in with [[TV and Film:The Amazing Maurice|the upcoming film]].


;7 July 2022: Publication of new audiobook and paperback editions of {{COM}}, {{TLF}}, {{S}}, {{IT}}, {{TLC}} and {{UA}} as part of [[50 Years of Terry]].
;7 July 2022: Publication of new audiobook and paperback editions of {{COM}}, {{TLF}}, {{S}}, {{IT}}, {{TLC}} and {{UA}} as part of [[50 Years of Terry]].
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;28 April 2022: Publication of new audiobook and paperback editions of {{ER}}, {{WS}}, {{WA}}, {{LL}}, {{M!!!}}, {{CJ}} and {{SG}} as part of [[50 Years of Terry]].
;28 April 2022: Publication of new audiobook and paperback editions of {{ER}}, {{WS}}, {{WA}}, {{LL}}, {{M!!!}}, {{CJ}} and {{SG}} as part of [[50 Years of Terry]].


;9 December 2021: Publication of the first of the new Penguin [[Audiobooks|audiobooks]], {{H}}, as part of [[50 Years of Terry]].  
;25 December 2021: The animated short film ''[[TV and Film:The Abominable Snow Baby|Terry Pratchett's The Abominable Snow Baby]]'' is broadcast by Channel 4.
 
;9 December 2021: Publication of the first new Penguin [[Audiobooks|audiobook]], {{H}}, as part of [[50 Years of Terry]].  


;11 November 2021: Publication of {{UDC}}.
;11 November 2021: Publication of {{UDC}}.


;16th January 2021: Snowgum Films release the complete version their short film [[TV and Film:Troll Bridge|''Troll Bridge'']] for free on [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7v_TdLviUE Youtube].
;16 January 2021: Snowgum Films publish their short film ''[[TV and Film:Troll Bridge|Troll Bridge]]'' on [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7v_TdLviUE Youtube].
 
;3 January 2021: ''[[TV and Film:The Watch|The Watch]]'' premieres on BBC America with the first two episodes. The remaining six are broadcast weekly through 14 February, 2021.


;30 July 2020:Publication of the biography [[Book:The Magic of Terry Pratchett|''The Magic of Terry Pratchett'']] by Marc Burrows.
;30 July 2020:Publication of the biography [[Book:The Magic of Terry Pratchett|''The Magic of Terry Pratchett'']] by Marc Burrows.


;13 January 2017: The BBC announces it is producing a TV drama-documentary of Pratchett's life, [[TV and Film:Terry Pratchett: Back in Black|''Terry Pratchett Back in Black'']]. (Non-UK viewers may be able to watch it '''''[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lxpdh-vKTz4 here]]''''') ''[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-38601542 Press Release]''
;27 August 2015: Release of the final Discworld Novel {{TSC}}.
'''''Radio''''':- In June and July 2019, BBC Radio Four rebroadcast their adaptation of '''Good Omens''' in six parts, culminating in the Armageddon on Sunday, 21 July. 2020 isn't responsible for everything.
'''''Television''''':- In August 2020, BBC America released a new image from their series ''[[TV and Film:The Watch|The Watch]]'', with filming in South Africa now complete. The release date is now comfirmed as January 2021.
''Previous releases:-''
*TV film of [[TV and Film:Hogfather|''Hogfather'']], December 2006.
*TV film of [[TV and Film:The Colour of Magic|''The Colour of Magic'']], Easter 2008.
*TV production of [[TV and Film:Going Postal|''Going Postal'']], May 2010.
*Radio production of {{GO}}, November 2014.
*Audio drama production of {{UA}}, for Audible, July 2018.
*TV production of [[TV and Film:Good Omens|''Good Omens'']], May 2019.
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Saturday, September 17th, 2022
The Guardian publishes an extract of Rob Wilkins' official biography, Terry Pratchett: A Life with Footnotes. (‘I think I was good, though I could have been better’: Terry Pratchett and the writing of his life) Early reviews appear in The Times ("What Made the Discworld author tick?") and The Independent ("Fan’s-eye view misses the big questions").
Tuesday, March 1st, 2022
Transworld/Penguin announces publication of new editions of the Discworld books with new cover art as part of 50 Years of Terry.
Thursday, January 27th, 2022
The Pratchett Estate officially endorse the "Vimes Boots Index", an effort by anti-poverty and equality campaigner Jack Monroe to track the real increase in living costs for the poor in the UK. Terry Pratchett estate backs Jack Monroe’s idea for ‘Vimes Boots’ poverty index (The Guardian)
Wednesday, January 26th, 2022
Dunmanifestin Ltd announce the official biography of Terry Pratchett, Terry Pratchett: A Life with Footnotes, written by Rob Wilkins. It will be published by Transworld on 29th September, 2022. "A LIFE WITH FOOTNOTES — ANNOUNCING THE OFFICIAL BIOGRAPHY OF SIR TERRY PRATCHETT" at dunmanifestin.com
Tuesday, November 16th, 2021
Narrativia announces the publication of new Discworld audiobooks as part of "50 Years of Terry". "Audio" at narrativia.com

Significant Pratchett Events

Tuesday, April 28th, 2020
Narrativia announces an exclusive deal with Motive Pictures and Endeavour Content to produce "definitive" and "absolutely faithful" Discworld adaptations for the screen. No specific productions are announced. The full text of the announcement is available on the Narrativia web site.
Saturday, September 16th, 2017
Opening of the Terry Pratchett HisWorld Exhibition at the Salisbury Museum, Wiltshire. HisWorld Website Salisbury Museum Website
Wednesday, August 30th, 2017
In accordance with his final wishes Sir Terry Pratchett's unfinished novels are destroyed using a steamroller. News Article
Saturday, February 11th, 2017
The BBC broadcasts the biographical documentary Terry Pratchett: Back in Black. (Non-UK viewers may be able to watch it [here])
Thursday, August 27th, 2015
Publication of the final Discworld novel, The Shepherd's Crown.
Thursday, March 12th, 2015
Sir Terry Pratchett died at home in Wiltshire following a long battle with Alzheimer's. BBC report, 3:26pm GMT

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Latest and Upcoming Publications by or about Terry Pratchett

27 October 2022
Scheduled publication of new audiobook and paperback editions of Mort, Reaper Man, Soul Music, Hogfather and Thief of Time as part of 50 Years of Terry. Rescheduled publication of the Dunmanifestin Edition of The Ultimate Discworld Companion.
5 October 2022
Scheduled publication of new audiobook of The Amazing Maurice and his Educated Rodents as part of 50 Years of Terry.
29 September 2022
Publication of Terry's official biography, Terry Pratchett: A Life with Footnotes, by Rob Wilkins.
1 September 2022
Publication of two new editions of The Amazing Maurice and his Educated Rodents to tie-in with the upcoming film.
7 July 2022
Publication of new audiobook and paperback editions of The Colour of Magic, The Light Fantastic, Sourcery, Interesting Times, The Last Continent and Unseen Academicals as part of 50 Years of Terry.
28 April 2022
Publication of new audiobook and paperback editions of Equal Rites, Wyrd Sisters, Witches Abroad, Lords and Ladies, Maskerade, Carpe Jugulum and Small Gods as part of 50 Years of Terry.
25 December 2021
The animated short film Terry Pratchett's The Abominable Snow Baby is broadcast by Channel 4.
9 December 2021
Publication of the first new Penguin audiobook, Hogfather, as part of 50 Years of Terry.
11 November 2021
Publication of The Ultimate Discworld Companion.
16 January 2021
Snowgum Films publish their short film Troll Bridge on Youtube.
3 January 2021
The Watch premieres on BBC America with the first two episodes. The remaining six are broadcast weekly through 14 February, 2021.
30 July 2020
Publication of the biography The Magic of Terry Pratchett by Marc Burrows.

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