Garth Marenghi's Darkplace
“FROM THE BEST-SELLING MASTER OF DARKNESS”
Series 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?
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
1 Season • 6 Episodes
30 min per episode
2004 – 2004
Premiered: Thu, Jan 29, 2004
Richard Ayoade
Matthew Holness
Billy BrownLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 6: “The Creeping Moss from the Shores of Shuggoth”
Dr. Sanchez falls in love with a patient infected with cosmic broccoli, but when it threatens to spread Dr. Rick Dagless M.D. is forced to intervene. But love is blind, and the only eye Sanchez has open is at the end of a trouser snake. Can Dagless save his buddy and the world? (Yes, he can.)
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Garth Marenghi's Darkplace - Original TV Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-07-30
Cast & Creators
Explore Star Directory →
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Ayoade, Matthew Holness, Billy Brown
Andrew Hewitt
Martin Hawkins
Adam Windmill
Richard Allen-Turner, Charlie Hanson, Jon Thoday
Department Leadership Roster
Charlie Hanson
Producer
Dennis De Groot
Production Design
Adam Windmill
Editor
Martin Hawkins
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
15: Suitable only for 15 years and over.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Garth Marenghi's Darkplace.
Shows Similar to Garth Marenghi's Darkplace
Series sharing comparable tone, character dynamics, and narrative themes
7.3
7.0
8.1Anime
7.1
8.1
8.2
8.0![](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 2 3"%3E%3Crect width="2" height="3" fill="%23161922"/%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Puteados por el mundo
7.2
9.7
6.1
5.0
8.1
7.7
8.2Anime
7.1
More Series Like Garth Marenghi's Darkplace
Shows sharing similar genres, audiences, and storylines.
Frequently Asked Questions About Garth Marenghi's Darkplace
Key facts, seasons breakdown, and credits for search engines and AI assistants.
What is Garth Marenghi's Darkplace about?
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?
How many seasons does Garth Marenghi's Darkplace have?
Garth Marenghi's Darkplace comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Garth Marenghi's Darkplace?
Key cast members in Garth Marenghi's Darkplace include Matthew Holness, Matt Berry, Richard Ayoade, Alice Lowe.
Who created or directed Garth Marenghi's Darkplace?
Garth Marenghi's Darkplace was developed and directed by Richard Ayoade, Matthew Holness, Billy Brown.