'Spaced' - Series Info

Information on the hit UK TV comedy series from Channel 4, Spaced

Seriously good Channel 4 comedy about two perfectly-matched flatmates, who just don't know it. Clever use of classic TV soundtracks and camera angles make this a joy to watch - a refreshing change.

Spaced is an alternative sit-com that you either love or hate (if you've heard of it, that is) comedies around. I managed to miss some of the first run on Channel 4, so when I heard the DVD was due out, I didn't hesitate to place an advance order.

It's the story of two failed twenty-somethings, Tim and Daisy, living in a flat with some odd flatmates, Marsha and Brian (and Colin!), plus their friends Twist and Mike. Incredibly well written and making use of clever snippets of TV theme tunes, Playstation games and some very surreal camera angles, this is a truly excellent series.

Cast
Daisy Steiner - Jessica Stevenson
Tim Bisley - Simon Pegg
Mike Watt - Nick Frost (The Boat That Rocked
Brian Topp - Mark Heap (later in Green Wing)
Marsha Klein - Julia Deakin
Twist Morgan - Katy Carmichael


If you don't own a copy of Series 1 on DVD, it's well worth buying a copy.... obviously, it contains the full seven episodes, which I watched again in a single session(!), plus a whole stack of extras:
Commentary - A second soundtrack with Daisy and Tim discussing the filing and the concepts behind the series. I was too tired to sit through a full sitting (again), but it's got to be done.
Outtakes- About 10 minutes of fairly funny outtakes. Not hilariously funny, but, hey, they're free!
Deleted scenes - Certainly worth a look.
Chapter list - Nicely done, access to around 5 scenes per episode.
Series trailers- Creative masterpieces in their own right.
Just what a good DVD should be, an array of extra, with a well thought-out chapter list.

The DVD and video of Series 1 is available: You can order the DVD or the video from here. Click here for reviews.

The DVD and video of Series 2 was released in March 2002: You can the DVD or the video from here. Click here for reviews

A CD soundtrack to Spaced is also available.

September 2004 sees the release of a three-disk collectors edition of Spaced. This three-disc collector's edition contains all the extras from the previous DVD releases, plus a host of brand new features including music promos, cast interviews, and an in-depth and specially filmed documentary featuring interviews with cast members including Simon Pegg, Jessica Stevenson, Nick Frost, cameo actors and journalists. It also includes a tour made by Simon, Jessica and Edgar of different show locations with clips of archive footage from the very first programmes Simon and Jess appeared in together. Get spaced out with Spaced : Definitive Collector's Edition

For more on Spaced, go to the unofficial Spaced Out site

Spaced on Region 1 DVD?... Thanks to site visitor Caterine Sweet for the following: "I wonder if anyone can help me by either passing along this request or dropping me a note informing me of an appropriate address. My request is: Please release "Spaced" on region 1 DVD! We are utterly deprived here in Canada of this show. I would think that with the success of Shaun of the Dead and the upcoming N.A. release of Hot Fuzz, this would be good timing (if not earlier). I've been so patient! :) Thanks, Catherine, Prince Edward Island, Canada (Feb 2007).

Well Catherine - We haven't got any useful info about a Region 1 release, but this might help.The rear of the Spaced Series 1 Region 2 DVD states that Spaced was a Paramount UK and LWT Production for Channel 4. Distriubuted by Video Collection International Ltd, 76 Dean Street, London W1D 3SQ. Best advice is to try contacting VCI, then Channel 4, then Paramount UK. If you get a reply, or have more information, please let us know or have your say about the series in our UK Comedy forum

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