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Garth Marenghi's Darkplace · S0 · E2

The One Scene I Cut

  • Date to be announced
  • 30 min

Marenghi saw cutting any scene as an admission of weakness. Several episodes of Darkplace were never broadcast because running times would regularly exceed the 9 hour mark. However, it seems that this next sequence was originally intended for inclusion within the 'Scotch Mist' episode.

About this episode

Marenghi saw cutting any scene as an admission of weakness. Several episodes of Darkplace were never broadcast because running times would regularly exceed the 9 hour mark. However, it seems that this next sequence was originally intended for inclusion within the 'Scotch Mist' episode.

Specials

13 episodes · 12 still to air
  1. 1Darkplace Illuminatum

    30 minOct 16, 2006

    Marenghi, Learner and Rivers recorded over 200 hours of interviews prior to the 2004 re-release of Darkplace. What follows is a selection of the least angry.

  2. 2The One Scene I Cut

    Date to be announcedNow viewing

    Marenghi saw cutting any scene as an admission of weakness. Several episodes of Darkplace were never broadcast because running times would regularly exceed the 9 hour mark. However, it seems that this next sequence was originally intended for inclusion within the 'Scotch Mist' episode.

  3. 3Easter Egg

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    A set of videos hidden on the DVD release. The first is a video of Learner introducing "Channel Ladykiss", followed by a video of a Darkplace patient frantically reading Marenghi's novels, followed by a hidden interview with Todd Rivers discussing method acting.

  4. 4Misc. Horrificata Illuminata

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    Although the following interviews were conducted for the re-release of Darkplace, the respondents' propensity to rant about completely unrelated subjects meant that they were not included in the final shows. However, they form a fascinating insight in to the Mind Marenghi.

  5. 5Pam's Home Movies

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    Garth's wife, Pam, was regularly on set to make sure that the writer had his morning pie on time. She also brought her film camera, and the following footage paints a delightfully off-guard portrait of the Great Imaginer.

  6. 6My Storyboards

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    Marenghi meticulously planned each spectacular sequence of the show on the back of his breakfast napkin. These storyboards are a testament to the Splattermeister's visual artistry. What follows is a selection of the cleanest.

  7. 7Test Footage

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    Many will not know that Garth Marenghi's Darkplace was shot twice. 43 episodes had been recorded when Dean Learner decided that he didn't like his hair style and demanded everything be re-filmed. All of this material was thought lost until this scene was uncovered in a routine customs and excise investigation at Learner's London mansion.

  8. 8One Track Lover - Extended Single

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  9. 9Darkplace Theme

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  10. 10Darkplace Moodscape I

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  11. 11Darkplace Moodscape II

    Date to be announced

  12. 12Darkplace Moodscape III

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  13. 13Lost Audio Deleted Scene

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    The sound to this footage has been lost.

Guest stars

Matthew HolnessDr. Rick Dagless M.D.