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Garth Marenghi's Darkplace

  • TV Mini Series
  • 20042004
  • TV-MATV-MA
  • 30m
IMDb RATING
8.5/10
19K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,462
393
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
19K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,462
393
  • Stars
    • Richard Ayoade
    • Matt Berry
    • Matthew Holness
  • Stars
    • Richard Ayoade
    • Matt Berry
    • Matthew Holness
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 72User reviews
    • 14Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award

    Episodes6

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    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)
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    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…
    Matt Berry
    Matt Berry
    • Dr. Lucien Sanchez…
    Matthew Holness
    Matthew Holness
    • Dr. Rick Dagless M.D.…
    Alice Lowe
    Alice Lowe
    • Madeleine Wool…
    Kim Noble
    • Jim
    Julian Barratt
    Julian Barratt
    • Padre
    Matt Green
    • Chef's Assistant…
    Sarah Kants
    Sarah Kants
    • Larry's Mother
    Graham Linehan
    Graham Linehan
    • Security Guard
    Stephen Merchant
    Stephen Merchant
    • The Chef
    Spencer Brown
    Spencer Brown
    • Patient
    Noel Fielding
    Noel Fielding
    • Monkey Man
    Lydia Fox
    Lydia Fox
    • Rick's wife
    Paul King
    Paul King
    • Techie
    Bronwen Davies
    • Linda
    Lawrence Michelowski
    • Larry Renwick
    Kevin Hudson
    Nicholas Ivanov
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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 reviews72

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    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!
    helpful•32
    10
    • Sarah-60
    • Feb 12, 2004

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    FAQ1

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

    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 28, 2004 (United States)
      • United Kingdom
    • Official sites
      • Avalon Television
      • Channel 4 (United Kingdom)
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Romford, Essex, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Avalon Television
      • Channel 4 Television Corporation
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    • 30 minutes
      • Color
      • Stereo

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