"Garth Marenghi's Darkplace" (2004) TV series

User Rating:

9.2/10   

Seasons:

1

Release Date:

29 January 2004 (UK)

Genre:

Comedy | Horror

Tagline:

From the best-selling master of darkness

Plot:

This spoof TV series is an unearthed 80's horror TV show, 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.

Plot Keywords:

Hospital | 1980s | Interview | Spoof | Black Comedy

Awards:

1 nomination

Cast

Matthew Holness	...	Dr. Rick Dagless M.D. / ... (6 episodes, 2004)
Matt Berry	...	Dr. Lucien Sanchez / ... (6 episodes, 2004)
Alice Lowe	...	Liz Asher / ... (6 episodes, 2004)
Richard Ayoade	...	Dean Learner / ... (6 episodes, 2004)
Julian Barratt	...	Padre (3 episodes, 2004)
Kim Noble	...	Jim (3 episodes, 2004)

Also Known As:

"Darkplace" (UK) (short title)

Runtime:

30 min (including commercials)

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

UK:15 | Ireland:18

Filming Locations:

Romford, Essex, England, UK

Company:

Avalon Television

Trivia:

The series began in 2004 on the UK's Channel 4 network but after a mere six episodes the network canceled the show 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:

[repeated line]
Dr. Rick Dagless: My name is Doctor Rick Dagless, M.D.

Movie Connections:

Spin off "Man to Man with Dean Learner" (2006)

I bloody dare you!

All hail Garth Marenghi (Matthew Holness), his creation "Darkplace" is true comic genius. In my estimation it is right up there with the likes of "Brass Eye", "Jam", "League of Gentlemen" and "The Office".

Although this programme may not be suitable for all audiences i.e. people who don't understand or appreciate great comedy when it comes along and would rather watch "My Family". This is the ultimate for fans of contemporary comedy, shows that look to push the boundaries and limitations of the human mind.

I dare you, or maybe not you but anyone who hasn't seen Darkplace yet to watch it. It will develop you as a human being.

Oh and by the way i was hooked on Darkplace after 1 minute.