This Is Jinsy. Image shows from L to R: Maven (Justin Chubb), Sporall (Chris Bran). Copyright: The Welded Tandem Picture Company
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 2, Episode 7 - Population 791
Sir Derek Jacobi guest stars as Robunce Barnatty, the eldest resident of Jinsy island, at 98 cycles old.
Further details
This Is Jinsy. Image shows from L to R: Maven (Justin Chubb), Robunce Barnatty (Derek Jacobi), Sporall (Chris Bran). Copyright: The Welded Tandem Picture Company
This Is Jinsy. Image shows from L to R: Maven (Justin Chubb), Robunce Barnatty (Derek Jacobi), Sporall (Chris Bran). Copyright: The Welded Tandem Picture Company
The Great He orders Maven to dispose of a resident when the island population exceeds its limit of 791. Favourite for the chop is Jinsy's oldest inhabitant, the romper suit-wearing Robunce Barnatty (Derek Jacobi), but an unexpected revelation changes everything.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Wednesday 12th February 2014
- Time
- 10pm
- Channel
- Sky Atlantic
- Length
- 30 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday 13th February 2014 | 2:25am | Sky Atlantic |
| Sunday 16th February 2014 | 3:35am | Sky Atlantic |
| Monday 17th February 2014 | 12:45am | Sky Atlantic |
| Sunday 7th September 2014 | 2:20am | Sky Atlantic |
| Monday 8th September 2014 | 3:30am | Sky Atlantic |
Cast & crew
| Justin Chubb | Maven |
| Chris Bran | Sporall |
| Alice Lowe | Soosan Noop |
| Geoffrey McGivern (as Geoff McGivern) | Trince |
| Janine Duvitski | Mrs Goadion |
| David Hatton | Tracee Henge |
| Greg Davies | Jennitta Bishard |
| Jennifer Saunders | Miss Reason (Voice) |
| Chris Bran | Ensemble Actor |
| Justin Chubb | Ensemble Actor |
| Tim Downie | Ensemble Actor |
| Emma Kennedy | Ensemble Actor |
| Dave Mounfield (as David Mounfield) | Ensemble Actor |
| Derek Jacobi | Robunce Barnatty |
| Julian Bleach | The Undertaker |
| Chris Bran | Writer |
| Justin Chubb | Writer |
| Jeremy Dyson | Script Editor |
| Matt Lipsey | Director |
| James Dean | Producer |
| Margot Gavan Duffy | Producer |
| Lucy Lumsden | Executive Producer |
| Jon Mountague | Executive Producer |
| Sophie Clarke-Jervoise | Executive Producer |
| Chris Carey | Executive Producer |
| Chris Bran | Associate Producer |
| Justin Chubb | Associate Producer |
| Charlie Phillips | Editor |
| Joe Randall-Cutler | Editor |
| Nic Pallace | Production Designer |
| Tim Bran | Composer |