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Garth Marenghi's Darkplace

In the 1980s horror writer Garth Marenghi wrote, directed and starred in a TV series so cutting edge that TV channels refused to show it. It's now the early 2000s and the series is finally being released. Set in Darkplace Hospital, Marenghi plays Dr Rick Dagless, a caring yet unconventional doctor. His colleagues are Drs Lucien Sanchez and Liz Asher and boss is Thornton Reed. Together they deal with some bizarre, paranormal cases.

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Cast & Crew See All

Richard Ayoade
Dean Learner
Matt Berry
Dr. Lucien Sanchez
Matthew Holness
Dr. Rick Dagless M.D.

Season 1 Episode Guide See All

Episode 1

Once Upon a Beginning

Wed, Jan 28, 200424 mins

Liz's first day on the job corresponds with Dagless' friend staying at the hospital as a patient, which results in a portal to Hell opening beneath Dark Place.

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Awards

  • 2005 - Anthony Asquith Award for Best New British Composer (TV) - - nominated

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