Disc Is Your World

In the format of a well-known television show, Terry arrived on stage to be surprised with friends and colleagues as his guests to tell us a little more about the man we all adore.

But as Bruce tried to conduct proceedings, he just couldn't stop Terry Pratchett talking long enough for his guests to tell tales about him. This was perhaps purposefully done by the man distrusting of his friends, but was certainly interesting as Terry regaled us with anecdote upon tale upon yarn about people who have written to him asking for favours and failed to write back to thank him for them.

Those guests we "met" were the lucky few fans who have since become integral to his work, Rob his PA, Colin his agent, Bernard who produces the Discworld figurines, Stephen who brings alive the Discworld on stage, as well as on maps, and Ian and Jack, his mad scientists, who delight in delving into fiction as he delights in delving into their science, as they provide the facts and figures that hold the Discworld together.

It was a delightful evening, essential viewing for any new fans who haven't had the opportunity to meet the rest of the team previously, and who will now recognise the important people throughout the convention, we were treated to so many stories from the man himself, and when they could get a word in, the guests who had joined him on stage, and the event was all thoroughly entertaining.

Sarah Ganderton

Photo: Robert "Otto" Flach