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Garth Marenghi's Darkplace

  • TV Mini Series
  • 20042004
  • TV-MATV-MA
  • 30m
IMDb RATING
8.5/10
18K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
3,374
284
Matthew Holness, Matt Berry, Alice Lowe, and Richard Ayoade in Garth Marenghi's Darkplace (2004)
This parody series is an unearthed 80s horror/drama, complete with poor production values, awful dialogue and hilarious violence. The series is set in a Hospital in Romford, which is situated over the gates of Hell.
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This parody series is an unearthed 80s horror/drama, complete with poor production values, awful dialogue and hilarious violence. The series is set in a Hospital in Romford, which is situate... Read allThis parody series is an unearthed 80s horror/drama, complete with poor production values, awful dialogue and hilarious violence. The series is set in a Hospital in Romford, which is situated over the gates of Hell.This parody series is an unearthed 80s horror/drama, complete with poor production values, awful dialogue and hilarious violence. The series is set in a Hospital in Romford, which is situated over the gates of Hell.
IMDb RATING
8.5/10
18K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
3,374
284
  • Stars
    • Richard Ayoade
    • Matt Berry
    • Matthew Holness
Top credits
  • Stars
    • Richard Ayoade
    • Matt Berry
    • Matthew Holness
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 73User reviews
    • 14Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Top rated TV #243
    • Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
      • 1 nomination total

    Episodes6

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    1 Season
    2004

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    Matthew Holness, Matt Berry, Alice Lowe, and Richard Ayoade in Garth Marenghi's Darkplace (2004)
    Richard Ayoade in Garth Marenghi's Darkplace (2004)
    Garth Marenghi's Darkplace (2004)
    Matthew Holness and Richard Ayoade in Garth Marenghi's Darkplace (2004)
    Matthew Holness in Garth Marenghi's Darkplace (2004)
    Matt Berry in Garth Marenghi's Darkplace (2004)
    Matthew Holness in Garth Marenghi's Darkplace (2004)
    Matthew Holness in Garth Marenghi's Darkplace (2004)
    Lawrence Michelowski in Garth Marenghi's Darkplace (2004)
    Garth Marenghi's Darkplace (2004)
    Matthew Holness and Alice Lowe in Garth Marenghi's Darkplace (2004)
    Matthew Holness in Garth Marenghi's Darkplace (2004)

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    Richard Ayoade
    Richard Ayoade
    • Dean Learner…
    6 episodes6 eps • 2004
    Matt Berry
    Matt Berry
    • Dr. Lucien Sanchez…
    6 episodes6 eps • 2004
    Matthew Holness
    Matthew Holness
    • Dr. Rick Dagless M.D.…
    6 episodes6 eps • 2004
    Alice Lowe
    Alice Lowe
    • Madeleine Wool…
    6 episodes6 eps • 2004
    Kim Noble
    • Jim
    4 episodes4 eps • 2004
    Julian Barratt
    Julian Barratt
    • Padre
    3 episodes3 eps • 2004
    Matt Green
    • Chef's Assistant…
    2 episodes2 eps • 2004
    Sarah Kants
    Sarah Kants
    • Larry's Mother
    2 episodes2 eps • 2004
    Graham Linehan
    Graham Linehan
    • Security Guard
    2 episodes2 eps • 2004
    Stephen Merchant
    Stephen Merchant
    • The Chef
    2 episodes2 eps • 2004
    Spencer Brown
    Spencer Brown
    • Patient
    1 episode1 ep • 2004
    Noel Fielding
    Noel Fielding
    • Monkey Man
    1 episode1 ep • 2004
    Paul King
    Paul King
    • Techie
    1 episode1 ep • 2004
    Lydia Fox
    Lydia Fox
    • Rick's wife
    1 episode1 ep • 2004
    Bronwen Davies
    • Linda
    1 episode1 ep • 2004
    Lawrence Michelowski
    • Larry Renwick
    1 episode1 ep • 2004
    Nicholas Ivanov1 episode1 ep • 2004
    Kevin Hudson1 episode1 ep • 2004
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    • Trivia
      The series was shown in 2004 on the UK's Channel 4 network, but a second series was never commissioned due to low ratings. However over the next few years the series gained a considerable cult following via word-of-mouth and the Internet. Renewed interest in the show led to it being released on DVD and subsequent airings in the US on the Sci-Fi and Adult Swim networks. Currently fans are petitioning for a second season of the show.
    • Quotes

      Dean Learner: She was like a candle in the wind... unreliable.

    • Crazy credits
      The credits are all in an 80s style and use the old Channel 4 logo.
    • Connections
      Featured in Bad Movie Beatdown: Reckoning Day (2011)

    User reviews73

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    Top review
    7/10
    what they said
    glad to see here that I'm not the only one already hooked after just 3 episodes.

    I've tried to explain to people why they must watch it, but the only way they will understand is to watch it!

    Its hilarious: terrible acting, atrocious script, wobbly sets, appalling dubbing, and some very alarming wigs.

    And lots of slow motion (well, its hard to fill a half hour slot with story all the time)

    I'm looking forward to saying 'I told you so' to lots of people when they 'discover' this show in 6 months!
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    • Sarah-60
    • Feb 12, 2004

    FAQ1

    • Why doesn't Madeline Wool speak in any of the interviews?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 29, 2004 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Official sites
      • Avalon Television
      • Channel 4 (United Kingdom)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Darkplace
    • Filming locations
      • Romford, Essex, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Avalon Television
      • Channel 4 Television Corporation
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    • Runtime
      30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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