Chasing a villain called Carcer, Commander Sam Vimes of the City Watch has been thrown back in time.

The Old Watch are a lack-lustre bunch and they've taken him prisoner.

Terry Pratchett's Discworld novel.

Dramatised by Robin Brooks.

Sam Vimes ...... Philip Jackson
Young Sam ...... Carl Prekopp
Carcer ...... Paul Ritter
Tilden ...... Peter Marinker
Rosie ...... Clare Corbett
Colon ...... Sam Dale
Dr Lawn ...... Ben Onwukwe
Knock ...... Matt Addis

Director: Claire Grove

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2008. Show less