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A tale of love and revenge... and stamps.
Moist von Lipwig is a con-man with a particular talent-- he is utterly unremarkable. When his execution is stayed in Terry Pratchett's remarkable Discworld, he must work off his debt to society as the land's head Postman. Things are not always as they seem, and soon Lipwig is delivering mail for his very life!
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Checked Oct 29, 2026
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Moist von Lipwig is a con-man with a particular talent-- he is utterly unremarkable. When his execution is stayed in Terry Pratchett's remarkable Discworld, he must work off his debt to society as the land's head Postman. Things are not always as they seem, and soon Lipwig is delivering mail for his very life!
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Episode 1
Moist von Lipwig, who after years of undertaking confidence tricks on others finds himself caught by the guards, is sentenced to death under the alias of Arthur Spangler. After a brief spell in prison he is hung by the neck, but not killed. He is brought before Patrician Havelock Vetinari who insists that he either becomes the new Postmaster or be executed.
Directed by Jon JonesWritten by Terry Pratchett, Bev Doyle, Richard Kurti
Episode 2
Moist von Lipwig learns that the Post Office has been superseded by telegraph towers known as "Clacks" which are run by the unscrupulous Reacher Gilt. In an effort to compete, Moist challenges Gilt to a race.
Directed by Jon JonesWritten by Terry Pratchett, Bev Doyle, Richard Kurti
Episode information updated Nov 14, 2026
Richard CoyleMoist Von Lipwig
Tamsin GreigMiss Cripslock
Charles DanceLord Vetinari
Andrew SachsGroat
Steve PembertonDrumknott
Timothy WestRidcully
David SuchetReacher Gilt
Marnix Van Den BroekeMr. Pump
Sky OneUnited Kingdom
