Garth Marenghi's Darkplace - Season 1 - Eps 5: Scotch Mist
A lethal mist surrounds Darkplace, tartanning the hides of unwary travellers, while phantom bagpipes play on regardless. Dr. Rick Dagless M.D. must face more than the music as he unravels the secret behind its sudden appearance. The truth, when it comes, lies as a little too close to home, even though Romford would seem a safe enough distance from Glenrothes.
About Garth Marenghi's Darkplace
Title: Garth Marenghi's Darkplace
First Air Date: 2004-01-29
Last Air Date: 2004-03-04
Status: Ended
Rating: 7.9/10 (from 151 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 2
Total Episodes: 6
Network: Channel 4
Genres: Comedy, Mystery, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Production Companies: Channel 4 Television, Avalon Television
Synopsis
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?
Cast
Matthew Holness
Garth Marenghi / Dr. Rick Dagless M.D.
Matt Berry
Todd Rivers / Dr. Lucien Sanchez
Richard Ayoade
Dean Learner / Thornton Reed
Alice Lowe
Madeleine Wool / Liz Asher
