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al gernon
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May 30, 2008, 2:34 PM GMT
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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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Aaron
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May 30, 2008, 2:40 PM GMT
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If you watch it, I'll watch it too (never seen it either).
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zooo
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May 30, 2008, 2:41 PM GMT
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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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May 30, 2008, 2:47 PM GMT
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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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May 30, 2008, 2:49 PM GMT
Edited by monkeybeard on May 30 2008, 2:48 PM GMT
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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 
Quote: shaggy292 @ May 30 2008, 11:47 AM BST
Just got into Darkplace myself recently. Love it. Particularly love Matt Berry as Dr Sanchez.
I think you'll find that Todd Rivers portrayed Dr Sanchez. Who is this Matt Berry you talk about?
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May 30, 2008, 2:54 PM GMT
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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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shaggy292
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May 30, 2008, 3:34 PM GMT
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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?
 Yes, sorry.
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May 30, 2008, 4:46 PM GMT
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'Behave like a cheapskate and expect the shitty portion' - Lucien Sanchez, Quality! Quality! (Dare I repeat myself) Quality!
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May 30, 2008, 10:30 PM GMT
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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.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BH4_mZh-bj8
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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Rachel
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May 30, 2008, 11:18 PM GMT
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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.
I was there too, it was amazing!
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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June 1, 2008, 4:27 PM GMT
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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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June 1, 2008, 4:32 PM GMT
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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...
Is that an idea for a thread I smell or are you wearing old socks?
Quipped Leevil.
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catskillz
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June 1, 2008, 5:16 PM GMT
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Both.
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jeej
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June 2, 2008, 4:05 AM GMT
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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.
"You and he were... 'buddies'... weren't you?"
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June 2, 2008, 7:24 PM GMT
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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.
Def.
Do you expect me to talk?
No Mr Bond, I expect you to die.
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