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

Director Edgar Wright was notorious for doing many takes.

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Crazy Credits

The opening sequence of episode 2.7 is a parody of that used on "The Royle Family" (1999), another British comedy series.

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Connections

Referenced in Simon's Cam (2004)

User Reviews

Possibly the best British show ever!!!

Well what can I say??? The man is a genius.

Simon Pegg, Master of Modern Comedy and the gorgeous Jessica Stevenson (yes I did say gorgeous!) have written and starred in what I consider to be the best British comedy ever.

From Colin the lovable dog to Brian the nutty artist who lives downstairs, the script and acting is 5*.

Set in London with a fantastic cast including the hilarious Nick Frost as Mike (later Ed in Shaun Of The Dead along with Simon Pegg as Shaun and Jessica Stevenson appearing in cameo role) and Julia Deakin as Marsha, the permanently drunk landlady who lives upstairs, you know you're in for a great night on the TV.

It was a shame that there was only ever 2 series made however I can understand why it ended when it did.

Best character??? Brian as the somewhat over-emotional artist (Anger, Pain, Fear, Aggression...)

My favourite moments in the series??? Tyres enjoying the effects of the rave culture with the help of various household noises!!!

Best Line (episode 1) Tim : Daisy this is Brian... Daisy : oh hi, Do you rent downstairs?... Brian : Do you mean am I gay?

All In All - ENJOY!!! You Americans don't know what you're missing!!!