Unseen Academicals (book) - Revision history

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	{{UA}} is the thirty-seventh Discworld novel, and the last to star the wizards of [[Unseen University]], though the real protagonists are four new characters who work as servants at the University. It focuses on the revitalisation of “foot-the-ball”, the Discworld version of association football which was briefly mentioned in {{RM}} and {{J}}. It's notable for being a wizards book in which neither [[Death]] nor [[Rincewind]] play a major role. It also introduces rival university Brazeneck College, to whom the former Dean of UU defects.		{{UA}} is the thirty-seventh Discworld novel, and the last to star the wizards of [[Unseen University]], though the real protagonists are four new characters who work as servants at the University. It focuses on the revitalisation of “foot-the-ball”, the Discworld version of association football which was briefly mentioned in {{RM}} and {{J}}. It's notable for being a wizards book in which neither [[Death]] nor [[Rincewind]] play a major role. It also introduces rival university Brazeneck College, to whom the former Dean of UU defects.

			The podcast {{UAP}} takes its title from this book.

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	== Blurb ==		== Blurb ==
			Football has come to the ancient city of Ankh-Morpork – not the old fashioned, grubby pushing and shoving, but the new, fast football with pointy hats for goalposts and balls that go gloing when you drop them. And now, the wizards of Unseen University must win a football match, without using magic, so they're in the mood for trying everything else.

			The prospect of the Big Match draws in a likely lad with a wonderful talent for kicking a tin can, a maker of jolly good pies, a dim but beautiful young woman who might just turn out to be the greatest fashion model there has ever been, and the mysterious Mr Nutt. (No one knows anything much about Mr Nutt, not even Mr Nutt, which worries him, too.)

			As the match approaches, four lives are entangled and changed for ever. Because the thing about football – the important thing about football – is that it is not just about football.

			Here we go! Here we go! Here we go!

	== Podcast episodes ==		== Podcast episodes ==

Ben: /* Adaptations */ Updated cast list

2025-02-06T14:19:15Z

Adaptations: Updated cast list

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	== Adaptations ==		== Adaptations ==
	* There are three audiobooks of Unseen Academicals: the abridged Corgi one narrated by [[Tony Robinson]]; the unabridged Isis book narrated by [[Stephen Briggs]]; and the unabridged Penguin audiobook, narrated by Colin Morgan (of '’Merlin'' fame), with Bill Nighy as the “Voice of the Author” reading the footnotes, and Peter Serafinowicz (very briefly) as Death.		* There are three audiobooks of Unseen Academicals: the abridged Corgi one narrated by [[Tony Robinson]]; the unabridged Isis book narrated by [[Stephen Briggs]]; and the unabridged Penguin audiobook, narrated by Colin Morgan (of '’Merlin'' fame), with Bill Nighy as the “Voice of the Author” reading the footnotes, and Peter Serafinowicz (very briefly) as Death.
	* {{UAA}} is a 10-part audio drama adaptation made for Audible Originals in 2018. It was directed by Dirk Maggs, with a cast featuring [[David Jason]] as the narrator, Matthew Horne (star of ''[[wikipedia:Gavin & Stacey\|Gavin & Stacey]]'') as Trev Likely, comedian Josie Lawrence as Glenda Sugarbean, [[Stephen Briggs]] as Drumknott ~~(Vetinari’s assistant)~~, and Jon Culshaw as [[William de Worde]].		* {{UAA}} is a 10-part audio drama adaptation made for Audible Originals in 2018. It was directed by Dirk Maggs, with a cast featuring [[David Jason]] as the narrator, Matthew Horne (star of ''[[wikipedia:Gavin & Stacey\|Gavin & Stacey]]'') as Trev Likely, comedian Josie Lawrence as Glenda Sugarbean, Keith Wickham as Mr. Nutt, and Jaime Winston as Juliet Stollop. Featuring among the rest of the cast are [[Stephen Briggs]] - as Drumknott, rather than Vetinari! - and [[Jon Culshaw]], notably as [[William de Worde]].

	== External links ==		== External links ==

Ben: Added adaptations and cover

2025-01-12T09:47:51Z

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	\| name = Unseen Academicals		\| name = Unseen Academicals
	\| image =		\| image = UA_2014.jpg
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	\| alt =		\| alt = Unseen Academicals cover by Paul Kidby
	\| caption =		\| caption = 2014 paperback edition cover by Paul Kidby
	\| author = Terry Pratchett		\| author = Terry Pratchett
	\| audio_read_by = Tony Robinson (Corgi)<br/>Stephen Briggs (Isis)<br/>Colin Morgan (Penguin)		\| audio_read_by = Tony Robinson (Corgi)<br/>Stephen Briggs (Isis)<br/>Colin Morgan (Penguin)
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	{{UA}} is the thirty-seventh Discworld novel, and the last to star the wizards of [[Unseen University]]. It ~~introduces~~ “foot-the-ball” to the ~~Disc (though there are hints it already existed as a game, if not an organised competition),~~ and ~~several new supporting characters, though it is~~ notable for being a wizards book in which neither [[Death]] nor [[Rincewind]] play a major role. It also introduces rival university Brazeneck College, to whom the former Dean of UU defects.		{{UA}} is the thirty-seventh Discworld novel, and the last to star the wizards of [[Unseen University]], though the real protagonists are four new characters who work as servants at the University. It focuses on the revitalisation of “foot-the-ball”, the Discworld version of association football which was briefly mentioned in {{RM}} and {{J}}. It's notable for being a wizards book in which neither [[Death]] nor [[Rincewind]] play a major role. It also introduces rival university Brazeneck College, to whom the former Dean of UU defects.

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	=== Other appearances ===		=== Other appearances ===
	''To be added.''		''To be added.''

			== Adaptations ==
			* There are three audiobooks of Unseen Academicals: the abridged Corgi one narrated by [[Tony Robinson]]; the unabridged Isis book narrated by [[Stephen Briggs]]; and the unabridged Penguin audiobook, narrated by Colin Morgan (of '’Merlin'' fame), with Bill Nighy as the “Voice of the Author” reading the footnotes, and Peter Serafinowicz (very briefly) as Death.
			* {{UAA}} is a 10-part audio drama adaptation made for Audible Originals in 2018. It was directed by Dirk Maggs, with a cast featuring [[David Jason]] as the narrator, Matthew Horne (star of ''[[wikipedia:Gavin & Stacey\|Gavin & Stacey]]'') as Trev Likely, comedian Josie Lawrence as Glenda Sugarbean, [[Stephen Briggs]] as Drumknott (Vetinari’s assistant), and Jon Culshaw as [[William de Worde]].

	== External links ==		== External links ==

Ben: /* Major appearances */

2025-01-08T00:50:46Z

Major appearances

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	\| 2024-09-05 \|\| {{FF}} \|\| “Unseen Academicals by Terry Pratchett” \|\| [https://www.fictionfanspodcast.com/episodes/episode/7da74e59/unseen-academicals-by-terry-pratchett fictionfanspodcast.com]		\| 2024-09-05 \|\| {{FF}} \|\| “Unseen Academicals by Terry Pratchett” \|\| [https://www.fictionfanspodcast.com/episodes/episode/7da74e59/unseen-academicals-by-terry-pratchett fictionfanspodcast.com]
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			\| 2025-01-08 \|\| {{PC}} \|\| “This Time for Ankh-Morpork” \|\| [https://pratchatpodcast.com/2025/01/08/pratchat83-this-time-for-ankh-morpork/ pratchatpodcast.com]
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2024-11-09T01:39:28Z

Major appearances

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	\| 2024-03-18 \|\| {{MYF}} \|\| “Progressive Sleaze” (3/3) \|\| [https://thetruthshallmakeyefret.com/2024/03/18/138-unseen-academicals-pt-3-progressive-sleaze/ thetruthshallmakeyefret.com]		\| 2024-03-18 \|\| {{MYF}} \|\| “Progressive Sleaze” (3/3) \|\| [https://thetruthshallmakeyefret.com/2024/03/18/138-unseen-academicals-pt-3-progressive-sleaze/ thetruthshallmakeyefret.com]
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			\| 2024-09-05 \|\| {{FF}} \|\| “Unseen Academicals by Terry Pratchett” \|\| [https://www.fictionfanspodcast.com/episodes/episode/7da74e59/unseen-academicals-by-terry-pratchett fictionfanspodcast.com]
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Ben: Added The Truth Shall Make Ye Fret episodes

2024-03-27T22:49:30Z

Added The Truth Shall Make Ye Fret episodes

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	\| 2023-02-28 \|\| {{TCD}} \|\| {{UA\|ep}}<ref>Features guest [[Rob Wilkins]]</ref> \|\| [https://compleatdiscography.page/episode/167dcebf/unseen-academicals compleatdiscography.page]		\| 2023-02-28 \|\| {{TCD}} \|\| {{UA\|ep}}<ref>Features guest [[Rob Wilkins]]</ref> \|\| [https://compleatdiscography.page/episode/167dcebf/unseen-academicals compleatdiscography.page]
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			\| 2024-03-04 \|\| {{MYF}} \|\| “Reticule! in the Boudoir” (1/3) \|\| [https://thetruthshallmakeyefret.com/2024/03/04/136-unseen-academicals-pt-1-reticule-in-the-boudoir/ thetruthshallmakeyefret.com]
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			\| 2024-03-11 \|\| {{MYF}} \|\| “Mass Pie Experience” (2/3) \|\| [https://thetruthshallmakeyefret.com/2024/03/11/137-unseen-academicals-pt-2-mass-pie-experience/ thetruthshallmakeyefret.com]
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			\| 2024-03-18 \|\| {{MYF}} \|\| “Progressive Sleaze” (3/3) \|\| [https://thetruthshallmakeyefret.com/2024/03/18/138-unseen-academicals-pt-3-progressive-sleaze/ thetruthshallmakeyefret.com]
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Ben: /* Major appearances */ Updated link for Compleat Discography

2023-11-06T23:13:10Z

Major appearances: Updated link for Compleat Discography

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	\| 2022-03-28 \|\| {{WSP}} \|\| {{UA\|ep}} \|\| [https://wyrdsisters.podbean.com/e/unseen-academicals-wsp-37/ wyrdsisters.podbean.com]		\| 2022-03-28 \|\| {{WSP}} \|\| {{UA\|ep}} \|\| [https://wyrdsisters.podbean.com/e/unseen-academicals-wsp-37/ wyrdsisters.podbean.com]
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	\| 2023-02-28 \|\| {{TCD}} \|\| {{UA\|ep}}<ref>Features guest [[Rob Wilkins]]</ref> \|\| [https://~~www.~~compleatdiscography.page/~~episodes~~/unseen-academicals compleatdiscography.page]		\| 2023-02-28 \|\| {{TCD}} \|\| {{UA\|ep}}<ref>Features guest [[Rob Wilkins]]</ref> \|\| [https://compleatdiscography.page/episode/167dcebf/unseen-academicals compleatdiscography.page]
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Ben: Added intro paragraph

2023-10-27T08:13:26Z

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			{{UA}} is the thirty-seventh Discworld novel, and the last to star the wizards of [[Unseen University]]. It introduces “foot-the-ball” to the Disc (though there are hints it already existed as a game, if not an organised competition), and several new supporting characters, though it is notable for being a wizards book in which neither [[Death]] nor [[Rincewind]] play a major role. It also introduces rival university Brazeneck College, to whom the former Dean of UU defects.

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	! Date !! Show !! Episode !! External link		! Date !! Show !! Episode !! External link
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	\| 2010-03-05 \|\| ''[http://podcastle.org PodCastle]''<ref>''PodCastle'' is a fantasy fiction podcast from Escape Artists, who also make ''EscapePod'' (their first sci-fi themed show) and ''PseudoPod'' (for horror fiction). This was the first of only three or four book review episodes. Also of note: Pratchett podcast guest Dr [[Kat Day]] works as a producer on ''PseudoPod''.</ref> \|\| “PodCastle Review 1: Unseen Academicals” \|\| [https://podcastle.org/2010/03/05/podcastle-review-1-unseen-academicals/ podcastle.org]		\| 2010-03-05 \|\| ''[http://podcastle.org PodCastle]''<ref>''PodCastle'' is a fantasy fiction podcast from Escape Artists, who also make ''EscapePod'' (their first, sci-fi-themed show) and ''PseudoPod'' (for horror fiction). This was the first of only three or four book review episodes. Also of note: Pratchett podcast guest Dr [[Kat Day]] works as a producer on ''PseudoPod''.</ref> \|\| “PodCastle Review 1: Unseen Academicals” \|\| [https://podcastle.org/2010/03/05/podcastle-review-1-unseen-academicals/ podcastle.org]
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	\| 2020-10-28 \|\| {{RMP}} \|\| “Balon D’Orc” \|\| [https://radiomorpork.wordpress.com/2020/10/28/unseen-academicals-balon-dorc/ radiomorpork.wordpress.com]		\| 2020-10-28 \|\| {{RMP}} \|\| “Balon D’Orc” \|\| [https://radiomorpork.wordpress.com/2020/10/28/unseen-academicals-balon-dorc/ radiomorpork.wordpress.com]

Ben: /* Major appearances */ Added PodCastle review from 2010

2023-06-09T13:40:28Z

Major appearances: Added PodCastle review from 2010

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			\| 2010-03-05 \|\| ''[http://podcastle.org PodCastle]''<ref>''PodCastle'' is a fantasy fiction podcast from Escape Artists, who also make ''EscapePod'' (their first sci-fi themed show) and ''PseudoPod'' (for horror fiction). This was the first of only three or four book review episodes. Also of note: Pratchett podcast guest Dr [[Kat Day]] works as a producer on ''PseudoPod''.</ref> \|\| “PodCastle Review 1: Unseen Academicals” \|\| [https://podcastle.org/2010/03/05/podcastle-review-1-unseen-academicals/ podcastle.org]
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	\| 2020-10-28 \|\| {{RMP}} \|\| “Balon D’Orc” \|\| [https://radiomorpork.wordpress.com/2020/10/28/unseen-academicals-balon-dorc/ radiomorpork.wordpress.com]		\| 2020-10-28 \|\| {{RMP}} \|\| “Balon D’Orc” \|\| [https://radiomorpork.wordpress.com/2020/10/28/unseen-academicals-balon-dorc/ radiomorpork.wordpress.com]