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Garth Marenghi's Darkplace. Image shows from L to R: Todd Rivers / Dr. Lucien Sanchez (Matt Berry), Dean Learner / Thornton Reed (Richard Ayoade), Garth Marenghi / Dr. Rick Dagless M.D. (Matthew Holness), Madeleine Wool / Dr. Liz Asher (Alice Lowe). Copyright: Avalon Television
Garth Marenghi's Darkplace

Garth Marenghi's Darkplace

  • TV sitcom
  • Channel 4
  • 2004
  • 6 episodes (1 series)

In this inventive spoof of 1980s TV, author Garth Marenghi introduces his long-lost drama about a doctor battling evil forces. Stars Matthew Holness, Richard Ayoade, Matt Berry, Alice Lowe and Kim Noble

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Cast
Person Role Episode count
Matthew Holness Garth Marenghi / Dr Rick Dagless M.D.
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Once Upon A Beginning
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Hell Hath Fury
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Skipper The Eye Child
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Apes Of Wrath
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Scotch Mist
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Creeping Moss From The Shores Of Shuggoth
 6
Matt Berry Todd Rivers / Dr Lucien Sanchez
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Once Upon A Beginning
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Hell Hath Fury
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Skipper The Eye Child
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Apes Of Wrath
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Scotch Mist
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Creeping Moss From The Shores Of Shuggoth
 6
Alice Lowe Madeleine Wool / Dr Liz Asher
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Once Upon A Beginning
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Hell Hath Fury
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Skipper The Eye Child
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Apes Of Wrath
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Scotch Mist
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Creeping Moss From The Shores Of Shuggoth
 6
Richard Ayoade Dean Learner / Thornton Reed
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Once Upon A Beginning
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Hell Hath Fury
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Skipper The Eye Child
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Apes Of Wrath
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Scotch Mist
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Creeping Moss From The Shores Of Shuggoth
 6
Kim Noble Jim
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Once Upon A Beginning
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Hell Hath Fury
  3. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Apes Of Wrath
  4. Series 1, Episode 5 - Scotch Mist
  5. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Creeping Moss From The Shores Of Shuggoth
 5
Guest cast
Person Role Episode count
Julian Barratt Padre
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Once Upon A Beginning
  2. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Apes Of Wrath
  3. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Creeping Moss From The Shores Of Shuggoth
 3
Bronwen Davies Linda
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Creeping Moss From The Shores Of Shuggoth
 1
Noel Fielding Monkey Man
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Apes Of Wrath
 1
Lydia Fox Rick's Wife
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Skipper The Eye Child
 1
Matt Green Highlander
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Scotch Mist
 1
Matt Green Chef's Assistant
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Hell Hath Fury
 1
Graham Linehan Security Guard
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Skipper The Eye Child
  2. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Creeping Moss From The Shores Of Shuggoth
 2
Stephen Merchant Chef
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Hell Hath Fury
 1
Tina Tutkova Nurse
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Scotch Mist
 1
Jonathan Young Clive
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Hell Hath Fury
 1
Spencer Brown Actor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Skipper The Eye Child
 1
Samir Haddad Actor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Apes Of Wrath
 1
Kevin Hudson Actor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Skipper The Eye Child
 1
Nicholas Ivanov Actor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Creeping Moss From The Shores Of Shuggoth
 1
Sarah Kants Actor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Once Upon A Beginning
  2. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Creeping Moss From The Shores Of Shuggoth
 2
Paul King Actor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Scotch Mist
 1
Lawrence Michelowski Actor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Once Upon A Beginning
 1
Lewis Palmer Actor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Skipper The Eye Child
 1
Daniel Riste Actor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Once Upon A Beginning
 1
Stuart Silver Actor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Once Upon A Beginning
 1
Jerome Smith Actor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Scotch Mist
 1
Richard Thomson Actor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Scotch Mist
 1
Writing team
Person Role Episode count
Richard Ayoade Writer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Once Upon A Beginning
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Hell Hath Fury
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Skipper The Eye Child
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Apes Of Wrath
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Scotch Mist
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Creeping Moss From The Shores Of Shuggoth
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Matthew Holness Writer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Once Upon A Beginning
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Hell Hath Fury
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Skipper The Eye Child
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Apes Of Wrath
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Scotch Mist
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Creeping Moss From The Shores Of Shuggoth
 6
Production team
Person Role Episode count
Richard Ayoade Director
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Once Upon A Beginning
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Hell Hath Fury
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Skipper The Eye Child
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Apes Of Wrath
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Scotch Mist
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Creeping Moss From The Shores Of Shuggoth
 6
Charlie Hanson Producer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Once Upon A Beginning
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Hell Hath Fury
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Skipper The Eye Child
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Apes Of Wrath
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Scotch Mist
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Creeping Moss From The Shores Of Shuggoth
 6
Richard Allen-Turner Executive Producer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Once Upon A Beginning
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Hell Hath Fury
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Skipper The Eye Child
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Apes Of Wrath
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Scotch Mist
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Creeping Moss From The Shores Of Shuggoth
 6
Jon Thoday Executive Producer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Once Upon A Beginning
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Hell Hath Fury
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Skipper The Eye Child
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Apes Of Wrath
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Scotch Mist
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Creeping Moss From The Shores Of Shuggoth
 6
Adam Windmill Editor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Once Upon A Beginning
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Hell Hath Fury
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Skipper The Eye Child
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Apes Of Wrath
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Scotch Mist
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Creeping Moss From The Shores Of Shuggoth
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Dennis De Groot Production Designer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Once Upon A Beginning
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Hell Hath Fury
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Skipper The Eye Child
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Apes Of Wrath
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Scotch Mist
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Creeping Moss From The Shores Of Shuggoth
 6
Andrew Hewitt Composer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Once Upon A Beginning
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Hell Hath Fury
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Skipper The Eye Child
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Apes Of Wrath
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Scotch Mist
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Creeping Moss From The Shores Of Shuggoth
 6
Richard Ayoade Creator
Matthew Holness Creator

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