Hogfather
“Expect the unexpected.”
Series Overview
On the night before Hogswatch, the holiday where children anticipate presents from the beloved Hogfather, Death notices that the Hogfather's life-timer is lying broken on the floor of his castle. Could it be that Hogswatch will not happen this year?
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
1 Season • 2 Episodes
95 min per episode
2006 – 2006
Premiered: Sun, Dec 17, 2006
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 2: “Part 2”
Lord Downey, the Head of The Assassins’ Guild, is approached with a proposal: enlist the ruthless Mr. Teatime to kill the Hogfather. When the Hogfather disappears, Death is summoned to fill the fat man’s shoes, and a further plan to outwit the Auditors is underway. But who can stop them? Death’s adopted granddaughter and mild-mannered governess Susan Sto-Helit? Mustrum Ridcully, Head of the Unseen University? Ridcully’s motley band of wizards? Hex, the thinking engine?
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-04-08
Cast & Creators
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David Jason
Albert / Alberto Malich
Michelle Dockery
Susan Sto Helit
Marc Warren
Teatime
Tony Robinson
Vernon Crumley
Nigel Planer
Mr. Sideney
David Warner
Lord Downey
Craig Conway
Chickenwire
Sinéad Matthews
Violet
Stephen Marcus
Banjo
Rhodri Meilir
Bilious
Peter Guinness
Medium Dave
Ian Richardson
Death
Neil Pearson
Quoth the Raven (voice)
Shend
Hogfather
Terry Pratchett
The Toymaker
Joss Ackland
Mustrum Ridcully
Nicholas Tennant
Corporal Nobbs
Richard Katz
Constable Visit
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Terry Pratchett
David A. Hughes
Gavin Finney
Joe McNally
Rod Brown, Robert Halmi Sr., Robert Halmi Jr., Elaine Pyke, Ian Sharples
Department Leadership Roster
Rod Brown
Producer
Ian Sharples
Producer
David A. Hughes
Original Music Composer
Gavin Finney
Director of Photography
Joe McNally
Editor
Ricky Eyres
Production Design
Jane Spicer
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
TV-PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hogfather
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What is Hogfather about?
On the night before Hogswatch, the holiday where children anticipate presents from the beloved Hogfather, Death notices that the Hogfather's life-timer is lying broken on the floor of his castle. Could it be that Hogswatch will not happen this year?
How many seasons does Hogfather have?
Hogfather comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Hogfather?
Key cast members in Hogfather include David Jason, Michelle Dockery, Marc Warren, Tony Robinson, Nigel Planer.
Who created or directed Hogfather?
Hogfather was developed and directed by Not specified.