TV series
Garth Marenghi's Darkplace
2004, English, on Channel 4. Created by Richard Ayoade & Matthew Holness & Billy Brown.
FROM THE BEST-SELLING MASTER OF DARKNESS
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?
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 6
- Episode length
- 30 min
- Status
- Ended in 2004
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8.0/10 from 199 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Garth Marenghi's Darkplace
Garth Marenghi's Darkplace is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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Latest episode
S1 E6: The Creeping Moss from the Shores of Shuggoth
Aired 4 March 2004
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Richard AyoadeCreator
- Matthew HolnessCreator
- Billy BrownCreator
- Matthew HolnessGarth Marenghi / Dr. Rick Dagless M.D. · 6 ep
- Matt BerryTodd Rivers / Dr. Lucien Sanchez · 6 ep
- Richard AyoadeDean Learner / Thornton Reed · 6 ep
- Alice LoweMadeleine Wool / Liz Asher · 6 ep
- Kim NobleJim · 4 ep
- Julian BarrattPadre · 3 ep
- Stephen MerchantThe Chef · 2 ep
- Matt GreenHighlander · 2 ep
- Graham LinehanSecurity Guard · 2 ep
- Sarah KantsLarry's Mother · 2 ep
- Adrian SturgesDean Learner's Dead Half Brother · 2 ep
- Noel FieldingMonkey Man · 1 ep
Details
- First aired
- 29 January 2004
- Last aired
- 4 March 2004
- Network
- Channel 4
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Scripted
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Garth Marenghi's Darkplace: quick answers
Is Garth Marenghi's Darkplace worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 8.0/10 from 199 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of Garth Marenghi's Darkplace are there?
Garth Marenghi's Darkplace has 1 season and 6 episodes, about 30 minutes each.
Is Garth Marenghi's Darkplace finished?
Yes. Garth Marenghi's Darkplace ended in 2004, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Garth Marenghi's Darkplace on?
Garth Marenghi's Darkplace is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
Garth Marenghi's Darkplace parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Garth Marenghi's Darkplace yet.
What shows are like Garth Marenghi's Darkplace?
If you liked Garth Marenghi's Darkplace, try Gormenghast, Goosebumps, Among Us.
Who created Garth Marenghi's Darkplace?
Garth Marenghi's Darkplace was created by Richard Ayoade and Matthew Holness and Billy Brown and stars Matthew Holness, Matt Berry, Richard Ayoade.