being recognisable as very similar to a famous Briton. It is possible that Pratchett intends Blackbury Cemetery to be "nearly Highgate", especially as one of the most prominent ghosts (William Stickers) is described as "The man who would have invented communism if Karl Marx hadn't." Adaptations The book was made into a TV serial for Children's ITV on ITV in 1995. It starred Andrew Falvey as Johnny, and featured Brian Blessed as William Stickers and George Baker as Alderman Bowler. It was also adapted as a play by Stephen Briggs. Translations Johnny et les morts (French) Nur Du kannst sie verstehen (i.e. "Only You Can Understand Them", German) Johnny och döden (Swedish) Джонни и мертвецы (Russian) Johnny ve Ölüler (Turkish) Joni a'r Meirwon (Welsh) Johnny i zmarli (Polish) Johnny a mŕtvi (Slovak) Johnny y los muertos (Spanish) External links 1993 British novels Children's fantasy novels ITV children's television shows Novels by Terry Pratchett Johnny Maxwell British children's novels 1993 children's books 1995 British television series debuts 1995 British television series endings 1990s British children's television series 1990s British television miniseries British fantasy television series Television series by ITV Studios London Weekend Television shows English-language television shows Doubleday (publisher) books