Johnny and the Dead (TV series)
A boy's supernatural adventure in four parts.
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Johnny and the Dead is a British television series released in four parts in 1995. It is based on a novel of the same name by Terry Pratchett and premiered on ITV before its DVD release as a full-length film by Home Warner. The series was written and directed by Gerald Fox, produced by Peter Pearson, and executive produced by Melvyn Bragg.
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Johnny and the Dead is a comedy, family, fantasy genre fiction film based on the bestselling author Terry Pratchett's novel about a young boy's supernatural adventure. The TV series is in four parts: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, and Part 4. It was broadcast on television channels around the world.
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Johnny and the Dead is a British television series that adapts Terry Pratchett's novel of the same name. Released in four parts in 1995, it premiered on ITV and later received a DVD release as a full-length film by Home Warner. Its cast includes Andrew Falvey as Johnny Maxwell, Jotham Annan as Yo-Less, George Baker as Alderman, Brian Blessed as William Stickers, and Jane Lapotaire as Mrs. Sylvia Liberty / Ms Liberty.
The series is a family film in the comedy, family, and fantasy genres, focusing on a young boy's supernatural adventure. It was broadcast internationally, reflecting the popularity of Pratchett's work. The series remains a notable adaptation of a best-selling novel, contributing to the legacy of Pratchett's storytelling in television.
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