Johnny and the Dead (TV series)

Lore & Background

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.

Reader's Guide

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. The series was written and directed by Gerald Fox, produced by Peter Pearson, and executive produced by Melvyn Bragg. 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.

Did You Know?

• The series is based on a famous novel of the same name by Terry Pratchett.
• It was released in four parts in 1995.