This Is Jinsy. Image shows from L to R: Maven (Justin Chubb), Sporall (Chris Bran). Copyright: The Welded Tandem Picture Company
This Is Jinsy

This Is Jinsy

  • TV sitcom
  • Sky Atlantic / BBC Three
  • 2010 - 2014
  • 17 episodes (2 series)

Surreal comedy set on a fictional island inhabited by a range of oddball characters. Created by Chris Bran and Justin Chubb. Stars Justin Chubb, Chris Bran, Alice Lowe, Geoffrey McGivern, Janine Duvitski and more.

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Series 1, Episode 1 - Wedding Lottery

It is wedding lottery time again on Jinsy and residents are making frantic last-minute preparations before being randomly assigned new partners for the next three cycles.

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This Is Jinsy. Image shows from L to R: Maven (Justin Chubb), Mr Slightlyman (David Tennant), Sporall (Chris Bran). Copyright: The Welded Tandem Picture Company

It's wedding lottery time again on Jinsy and residents are making frantic last-minute preparations before being randomly assigned new partners for the next three cycles. Forcing complete strangers to marry is not only one of the island's finest traditions, it's also the most effective way of keeping the breed pool clean.

While ordinary Jinsy folk pack their belongings into gender crates and say goodbye to their current spouses, arbiter Maven is hatching a plan from the comfort of the Tower. Always keen to build good public relations, he's decided that either he or Sporall should enter the lottery this time. But since arbiters are immune from the marital bingo, it seems as though Sporall's going to be the one to do it.

Although Sporall may feel anxious about his uncertain fate, for most islanders, it's an exciting time - not only do they get to see Maven wearing his ceremonial leotard, there's also a chance to get up close to local celebrity Mr Slightlyman (David Tennant), an outrageously camp wedding planner with a penchant for plastic surgery. As well as being one of the wealthiest and most recognisable faces on the island, Slightyman is also 'Master of Balls' - overseeing the lottery draw and revealing the all-important love matches to the islanders.

But as the eagerly anticipated draw approaches, Sporall begins to suspect that all is not what it seems. Could Slightlyman be hiding something behind his surgically enhanced veneer?

A regular feature of life on Jinsy is the Punishment Round-up - not only is it a quick and effective way of maintaining order, it also makes great tessellator viewing for the island's residents. Each week, punishments are dispensed by the strangely alluring yet devilishly sinister Joon Boolay (Harry Hill). Whether it's the suspension of dance vouchers or simply a mild electrical, Ms Boolay decides the punishment to fit the crime.

Notes

The first broadcast of this episode received 51,700 viewers - a 200% increase on the slot average.

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 19th September 2011
Time
10:10pm
Channel
Sky Atlantic
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Tuesday 20th September 2011 2:20am Sky Atlantic
Tuesday 20th September 2011 8:00pm Sky Atlantic
Friday 23rd September 2011 11:30pm Sky Atlantic
Saturday 24th September 2011 10:45pm Sky Atlantic
Sunday 25th September 2011 11:00pm Sky1
Monday 26th September 2011 4:05am Sky Atlantic
Monday 19th December 2011 11:55pm Sky Atlantic
Thursday 22nd December 2011 8:00pm Sky Atlantic
Monday 23rd July 2012 11:05pm Sky Atlantic
Friday 27th July 2012 1:20am Sky Atlantic
Tuesday 11th November 2014 2:20am Sky Atlantic
Monday 17th November 2014 12:50am Sky Atlantic
Monday 1st December 2014 10:00am Sky Atlantic

Cast & crew

Cast
Justin Chubb Maven
Chris Bran Sporall
Alice Lowe Soosan Noop
Geoffrey McGivern (as Geoff McGivern) Trince
Janine Duvitski Mrs Goadion
Harry Hill Joon Boolay
Jennifer Saunders Miss Reason (Voice)
Chris Bran Ensemble Actor
Justin Chubb Ensemble Actor
Angela Curran Ensemble Actor
Tim Downie Ensemble Actor
Emma Kennedy Ensemble Actor
Dave Mounfield (as David Mounfield) Ensemble Actor
Lizzie Roper Ensemble Actor
Guest cast
David Tennant Mr Slightlyman
Michael Walter Wendi
Writing team
Chris Bran Writer
Justin Chubb Writer
Emma Kennedy Script Editor
Production team
Matt Lipsey Director
James Dean Producer
Chris Carey Producer
Lucy Lumsden Executive Producer
Charlie Phillips Editor
Joe Randall-Cutler Editor
Nic Pallace Production Designer
Tim Bran Composer

Video

David Tennant in This Is Jinsy

David Tennant guest stars in This Is Jinsy as local celebrity Mr Slightlyman, an outrageously camp wedding planner with a penchant for plastic surgery.

Featuring: Chris Bran (Sporall), Justin Chubb (Maven) & David Tennant (Mr Slightlyman).

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