Terry Pratchett Truckers (1997)

**Terry Pratchett's Truckers** is a UK VHS release by Thames Video on 15th September 1997. It contains the animated Cosgrove Hall adaption of *Truckers* based on the best selling novel by Terry Pratchett.

## Description

FROM THE AUTHOR OF DISCWORLD\*

Full length animated feature film

OVER 100 MINUTES OF FANTASY ADVENTURE

110 Minute Animated Feature Film

**Based on the best-selling novel by Terry Pratchett**

Back lovers all over the world have been captivated by the work of best-selling author **Terry Pratchett**, the UK's most talented and celebrated fantasy adventure writer. **Truckers** was the first of his novels to be adapted for television and is now yours to own on video. Beauitfully produced by award winning British animators Cosgrove Hall, and featuring the voice of Joe McGann and Sir Michael Hordern, this delightful film brings to life the story of the Nomes.

15,000 years ago the Nomes crashed to Earth in a scoutship from the Starship Swan. Generations of them have come and gone with the passing years and the changing countryside. Suddenly faced with extinction, the ten surviving Nomes, guided by their reluctant leader Masklin, must face many exciting adventures during their search for a new home and hiding place in the big, bad world of the humans.

## Voices

* Joe McGann as Masklin
* Debra Gillett as Grimma
* Rosalie Williams as Granny Morkie
* John Jardine as Torrit
* Edward Kesley as The Thing
* Nigel Carrington as Angalo de Haberdasheri
* David Scase as Duke de Haberdasheri
* Brian Trueman as Dorcas
* Sir Michael Hordern as The Abbot
* Brian Southwood as Gurder
* Jimmy Hibbert as Vinto Pimmie
* Rob Rackstraw as Dave the Policeman

## Credits

Masklin: *Joe McGann* • Grimma: *Debra Gillett* • Granny Morkie: *Rosalie Williams* • Torrit: *John Jardine* • The Thing: *Edward Kesley* • Angalo de Haberdasheri: *Nigel Carrington* • Duke de Haberdasheri: *David Scase* • Dorcas: *Brian Trueman* • The Abbot: *Sir Michael Hordern* • Gurder: *Brian Southwood* • Vinto Pimmie: *Jimmy Hibbert*
Music Composed by: *Colin Towns* • Executive Producer: *John Hambley* • Producer: *Jackle Cockle* • Directors: Jackie Cockle • Chris Taylor • Francis Vose

*A Brian Cosgrove & Mark Hall Production*

© 1991 Cosgrove Hall Productions Ltd

## Trivia

* This is the first the VCI children's trailer from 1997 appears in Thames Video releases.
* There are 2 versions of this *Terry Pratchett's Truckers* video release.
**1:** Version 1 is The Original 1997 Release which contains The VCI children's trailer from 1997 with clips of children's characters including Thomas The Tank Engine & Friends, Fourways Farm, Sooty & Co., The Sooty Show: My Bumper Christmas Sooty, Teddy Bear Sing-Along: My Christmas Play Rhymes & Songs, Tots Video, Roald Dahl's The BFG: Big Friendly Giant and the New for '97 overview at the start with The 1991-1998 Thames Video Ident at the start and end of the video!
**2:** Version 2 is The 1998 Re-Release which contains The 1991-1998 Thames Video Ident at the start and end of the video!

## Opening (Original 1997 release)

1. VCI Children's Promo From 1997-1998 with clips of "Thomas The Tank Engine & Friends", "Fourways Farm", "Sooty & Co", "The Sooty Show: My Bumper Christmas Sooty", "Teddy Bear Sing-Along: My Christmas Play Rhymes & Songs", "Tots Video", "Roald Dahl's The BFG: Big Friendly Giant" And The New For '97 Overview
2. Thames Video Warning Screen (1991-1998)
3. Thames Video Ident (1991-1998)
4. The Thing/Police Car Chasing The Lorry/Empty/Cutting The Wires/It Won't Start/Not The End Of Story, Only Story Starts Scene
5. Opening Credits Film
6. Start Of Terry Pratchett's Truckers (1992)

## Closing (Original 1997 release)

1. End Of Terry Pratchett's Truckers (1992)
2. Terry Pratchett's Truckers Closing Credits
3. Cosgrove Hall Productions Ident (1991-1994)
4. Thames Video Ident (Silent) (1991-1998)

## Inside the Inner Sleeve

### Books to Choose from

* Terry Pratchett
	+ Truckers by Terry Pratchett
	+ Diggers by Terry Pratchett
	+ Wings by Terry Pratchett

## Trailers and info

The VCI children's trailer from 1997 with clips of "Thomas The Tank Engine & Friends", "Fourways Farm", "Sooty & Co.", "The Sooty Show: My Bumper Christmas Sooty", "Teddy Bear Sing-Along: My Christmas Play Rhymes & Songs", "Tots Video", "Roald Dahl's The BFG" and the 'New for 97' overview.