Spaced (1999–2001)

Friends Tim and Daisy, 30-something North Londoners with uncertain futures, must pretend to be a couple to live in the only apartment they can afford.

Stars:

Jessica Hynes, Simon Pegg, Julia Deakin

2 wins & 5 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Jessica Hynes	...	Daisy Steiner (14 episodes, 1999-2001)
Simon Pegg	...	Tim Bisley (14 episodes, 1999-2001)
Julia Deakin	...	Marsha Klein (14 episodes, 1999-2001)
Nick Frost	...	Mike Watt (14 episodes, 1999-2001)
Mark Heap	...	Brian Topp (14 episodes, 1999-2001)
Katy Carmichael	...	Twist Morgan (10 episodes, 1999-2001)
Aida the Dog	...	Colin (8 episodes, 1999-2001)

Storyline

The adventures of Tim and Daisy who rent a room in Marsha Klein's house under the pretense that they are a couple. Also in the house is frustrated painter Brian. Together with TA fanatic Mike and Daisy's girlfriend Twist the duo get into a series of situations with hilarious results.

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Plot Keywords:

dog | landlady | hidden character | deception | friendship | 

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Genres:

Comedy

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Details

Official Sites:

BBC America [US] Channel 4 [uk]

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

24 September 1999 (UK)

Also Known As:

Avaruuden tuntua

Filming Locations:

23 Carleton Road, Tufnell Park, London, England, UK

Box Office

Budget:

£160,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Paramount Comedy Channel, London Weekend Television (LWT)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

24 min 24 min (14 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Black and White Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Brian's character was originally written for Julian Barratt, mainly because he had worked with Edgar Wright, Simon Pegg and Juliet Stevenson on their previous series Asylum. Barratt couldn't commit to the role so Mark Heap was cast instead.

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Crazy Credits

Episode 1.6, which features the characters going out to a nightclub, replaces the usual names in the credits with hip hop style alternatives. For example, the show's writers and lead stars Jessica Stevenson and Simon Pegg become 'Jazzy Jess' and 'The Fresh Pegg'.

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Connections

Referenced in Shaun of the Dead: EPK Featurette (2004)

User Reviews

Wonderful

There simply isn't a better TV comedy around at the moment than Spaced. Simon Pegg and Jessica Stevenson's scriptwriting is so sharp and full of references it can sometimes be hard to keep up through the onslaught of hilarious jokes. With such well rounded characters it is just too good for words, it is the recognition humour and references that make this a wonderful comedy.