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Soul Music
Genre Fantasy, comedy, animation
Created by Terry Pratchett
Martin Jameson
Developed by Acorn Media
Directed by Jean Flynn
Starring Andy Hockley
Debra Gillett
Christopher Lee
Composer(s) Keith Hopwood
Phil Bush
Country of origin United Kingdom
Original language(s) English
No. of series 1
No. of episodes 7
Production
Running time 159 min (7 episodes approx 23 min each)
Release
Original network Channel 4
Original release 28 December 1998, 02.15-05.30am
Chronology
Preceded by Wyrd Sisters and Welcome to the Discworld

Soul Music is a fun, seven-part animated television show. It's based on the 1994 book of the same name by the famous writer Terry Pratchett. The show was first shown on December 28, 1998. It was also released on DVD in 2001. This miniseries was created by Acorn Media and directed by Jean Flynn. It was the first time a whole Discworld novel was made into a TV show. The show's music was also released on CD. You can now find the soundtrack on iTunes.

What's the Story About?

The show's main idea is: "A story of reality, fantasy and the bits in the middle." The series follows the book's exciting plot very closely. Like many of Pratchett's books, it brings something modern into a magical world. In this case, it's rock and roll music and becoming a big star! This new music causes some almost disastrous problems. The story also introduces Susan Sto Helit. She is the daughter of Mort and Ysabell. She is also the granddaughter of Death himself!

Who Are the Characters?

Here are some of the main characters and the actors who voiced them:

  • Andy Hockley - Imp y Celyn
  • Debra Gillett - Susan Sto Helit
  • Christopher Lee - Death
  • Graham Crowden - Mustrum Ridcully
  • Neil Morrissey - Mort
  • Bernard Wrigley - Asphalt
  • Rob Rackstraw - Glod Glodsson, The Librarian
  • George Harris - Lias Bluestone
  • John Jardine - Impy's Dad
  • Brian Pringle - Albert
  • Rosalie Scase - Owner of Music Shop
  • Melissa Sinden - Ysabell
  • Jimmy Hibbert - Additional Voices
  • David Holt - Mr. Clete
  • Maggie Fox - Ms. Butts
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