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Garth Marenghi's Darkplace

Garth Marenghi's Darkplace

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Garth Marenghi's Darkplace

"FROM THE BEST-SELLING MASTER OF DARKNESS"

2004- 2004

1 Seasons

6 Episodes

8.0(180 votes)

Ended

Comedy

Mystery

Action & Adventure

Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Overview

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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Channel 4 Television

Avalon Television

Episodes

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2 videos

Cast & Crew

4 members

Acting

Matthew Holness

Garth Marenghi / Dr. Rick Dagless M.D.

Matthew Holness

Acting

Matt Berry

Todd Rivers / Dr. Lucien Sanchez

Matt Berry

Acting

Richard Ayoade

Dean Learner / Thornton Reed

Richard Ayoade

Acting

Alice Lowe

Madeleine Wool / Liz Asher

Alice Lowe

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