Eric [Terry Pratchett]

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012013030620141008 (R4)When precocious young Eric Thursley summons a demon from the loathsome pit to fulfil his every wish, he certainly gets what he asked for.

Just... not exactly what he asked for. That's the problem with wishes.

Terry Pratchett's many Discworld novels combine a Technicolor imagination with a razor sharp wit, especially when he rewrites Faust as spotty teenage demonologist Eric.

Rincewind - Mark Heap

Eric - Will Howard

Death - Geoffrey Whitehead

Archchancellor - Robert Blythe

Parrot - Ben Crowe

Demon King Astfgl - Nicholas Murchie

Screwpate - Michael Shelford

Mother - Christine Absalom

Narrator - Rick Warden

Adapted in four parts by Robin Brooks.

Director: Jonquil Panting

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2013.

Junior Wizard Rincewind tries to escape Discworld's Dungeon Dimensions.

Radio adaptations of the award-winning fantasy author's novels.

022013031320141015 (R4)Young Eric Thursley wants to rule the world, and junior wizard Rincewind actually manages to magic him up a tribal kingdom among the Tezumen, in the rainforests of Klatch.

But all that changes when they meet the Tezumen's bloodthirsty deity: Quetzovercoatl.

Terry Pratchett's many Discworld novels combine a Technicolor imagination with a razor sharp wit, especially when he rewrites Faust as spotty teenage demonologist Eric.

Rincewind - Mark Heap

Eric - Will Howard

Parrot - Ben Crowe

Ponce Da Quirm - Jack Klaff

Demon King Astfgl - Nicholas Murchie

Screwpate - Michael Shelford

Quetzovercoatl - Robert Blythe

Narrator - Rick Warden

Adapted in four parts by Robin Brooks.

Director: Jonquil Panting

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2013.

Rincewind tries to fulfil his client Eric's wish to be Ruler of the World.

Radio adaptations of the award-winning fantasy author's novels.

032013032020141022 (R4)Eric has summoned a demon and wished to meet the most beautiful woman in the world. Unfortunately, this lands him in a wooden horse in the middle of a rather famous siege.

Fortunately, he is accompanied by junior wizard Rincewind, and his indefatigable Luggage.

Terry Pratchett's many Discworld novels combine a Technicolor imagination with a razor sharp wit, especially when he rewrites Faust as spotty teenage demonologist Eric.

Rincewind - Mark Heap

Death - Geoffrey Whitehead

Eric - Will Howard

Lavaeolus - Rick Warden

Elenor - Christine Absalom

Sergeant - Ben Crowe

Demon King Astfgl - Nicholas Murchie

Creator - Robert Blythe

Adapted in four parts by Robin Brooks.

Director: Jonquil Panting

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2013.

Junior Wizard Rincewind orders an egg and cress sandwich at the Beginning of Time.

Radio adaptations of the award-winning fantasy author's novels.

042013032720141029 (R4)Demon King Astfgl surfs the space-time continuum in a rage, determined to lure Eric and Rincewind finally to Hell.

But when they arrive at the Dread Portal, there's a bit of a staff motivation issue.

Terry Pratchett's many Discworld novels combine a Technicolor imagination with a razor sharp wit, especially when he rewrites Faust as spotty teenage demonologist Eric.

Rincewind - Mark Heap

Eric - Will Howard

Demon King Astfgl - Nicholas Murchie

Urglefloggah - Jack Klaff

Duke Vassenego - Ben Crowe

Screwpate - Michael Shelford

Drazometh - Robert Blythe

Narrator - Rick Warden

Last of four parts adapted by Robin Brooks.

Director: Jonquil Panting

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2013.

Looking for more action, Eric and Rincewind find it at their next destination.

Radio adaptations of the award-winning fantasy author's novels.