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Garth Marenghi's Darkplace
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Garth Marenghi's Darkplace

2004-01-29 · 30 min / episode · ★ 7.9

Comedy · Mystery · Action & Adventure · Sci-Fi & Fantasy

When the Hellmouth opens beneath Darkplace Hospital in downtown Romford, kiddy doctor, Vietnam veteran and ex-warlock Dr. Rick Dagless M.D. is the only man who can close it. Joined by best buddy Dr. Lucien Sanchez, fiery hospital boss Thornton Reed, and woman Liz Asher, Dagless must fight the forces of Darkness while dealing with the burden of day-to-day admin. From the chilling pen of best-selling horror writer Garth Marenghi comes this lost masterpiece of televisual terror. Dare you enter Garth's Darkplace?

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Creators
Richard Ayoade, Matthew Holness, Billy Brown
Production companies
Channel 4 Television, Avalon Television
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Ended

Top Cast

Matthew HolnessMatthew HolnessGarth Marenghi / Dr. Rick Dagless M.D.
Matt BerryMatt BerryTodd Rivers / Dr. Lucien Sanchez
Richard AyoadeRichard AyoadeDean Learner / Thornton Reed
Alice LoweAlice LoweMadeleine Wool / Liz Asher

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