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al_gernon
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I've never seen it. Got dvd for my birthday. I'm home alone tonight. Is it worth watching all in one go? I know nothing about it but am extremely intrigued...
 
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If you watch it, I'll watch it too (never seen it either).
 

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Watch it! It's fantastic.
Be good to watch it all in one go too, I reckon. It creates a certain, atmosphere.
 
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Just got into Darkplace myself recently. Love it. Particularly love Matt Berry as Dr Sanchez.

Saw Garth Marenghi at the Teenage Cancer Trust gig at the Royal Albert Hall a few weeks ago, and was brilliant.

It is...(dreaded word)...cult viewing.
 
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Watch it all in one go and then watch it all again with the hilarious commentary from Merenghi, Learner and Rivers.

A superb series :)


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I think you'll find that Todd Rivers portrayed Dr Sanchez. Who is this Matt Berry you talk about?
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Matt Berry's (sorry Todd Rivers') overacting is the high point of the series ("Get *down*, Dag!!!"). Quality.

The hammy acting might be too much to take in one sitting, mind. Three eps at a time may be easier on your brain.

It is a great series though.

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Quote: monkeybeard @ May 30 2008, 11:49 AM BST





I think you'll find that Todd Rivers portrayed Dr Sanchez. Who is this Matt Berry you talk about?
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*lol* Yes, sorry.
 
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I love this comedy so much. The effort they put into making the continuity so deliberately bad was impressive.

In hindsight I'm glad it only lasted one series though - the novelty of the idea would have worn down over time and the clichés tired and over-used.

As for One Track Lover, I still think that's the best song in the world!!! Matt Berry did an amazing job creating that, and Richard Ayoade's rap at the end - perfect. Love it.
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al_gernon - let us know what you thought when you've seen it. It is a bit of an acquired taste.
 
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Quote: shaggy292 @ May 30 2008, 11:47 AM BST

Just got into Darkplace myself recently. Love it. Particularly love Matt Berry as Dr Sanchez.

Saw Garth Marenghi at the Teenage Cancer Trust gig at the Royal Albert Hall a few weeks ago, and was brilliant.

It is...(dreaded word)...cult viewing.


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I was there too, it was amazing! :D

It really is worth watching, and it's one of the few series that I'll re-watch on a fairly regular-ish basis. :)
 
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Big, big shame about the spin-off Dean Learner thing. That has to go down as one of the biggest disappointments in British Comedy History, along with Filthy, Rich and Catflap.
 
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Quote: catskillz @ June 1 2008, 1:27 PM BST

That has to go down as one of the biggest disappointments in British Comedy History...


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Garth Marenghi's Darkplace is easily one of the best comedies of the last 10 years.

It seemed like I waited an eternity for the DVD to finally come out.

The extras on the DVD are class, by the way.

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Garth Marenghi's Darkplace

I've recently bought this on dvd, but like most of the dvd's I buy, I haven't watched it yet.


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