All Episodes of This Is Jinsy
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Season 1
7.3/1022 votesWedding Lottery
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 9/19/2011
Surreal comedy set on the fictional island of Jinsy, starring Chris Bran and Justin Chubb. The islanders prepare to be randomly married off by local celebrity Mr Slightlyman (David Tennant) in the wedding lottery, and Maven, the island's arbiter, decides to enter his hapless assistant Sporall into the draw. With Harry Hill, Jennifer Saunders, Alice Lowe and Janine Duvitski
Director: Matt Lipsey
Writer: Unknown
- 7.2/1018 votes
Cupboards
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 9/19/2011
The islanders fall under the spell of charismatic cupboard salesman Eric Dunt (Peter Serafinowicz) after Maven becomes convinced he is their new deity - but Sporall is not impressed by the new arrival's credentials. Surreal comedy, starring Chris Bran and Justin Chubb
Director: Matt Lipsey
Writer: Unknown
- 8.1/1013 votes
Beardboy
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 9/26/2011
Jinsy's annual celebration of facial fur is thrown into disarray when a mysterious assailant starts nibbling beards. Catherine Tate guest stars as the Chief Editor for Glove Hygiene Monthly, who leads the way when it comes to cleanliness, and comes to Jinsy to interview Arbiter Maven. However, there may be more to her than meets the eye.
Director: Matt Lipsey
Writer: Unknown
- N/A/100 votes
Ool Bat
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 10/3/2011
Maven makes plans for a new bridge designed to look like his nose, but a local environmentalist threatens to bring the project to a halt. The arbiter is forced to use his negotiating skills, and thinks he may have found a way to appease his troublesome foe - until incompetent chef Reerdon gets involved. Guest starring Kevin Eldon (Big Train, Jam) and KT Tunstall
Director: Matt Lipsey
Writer: Unknown
- 7.8/109 votes
Nameworm
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 10/10/2011
Winter arrives on Jinsy and Maven is forced to embark on an important journey with one of his former teachers, who takes great pleasure in tormenting him. However, as conditions get more treacherous, the travellers take refuge in a miniature chalet - and a chance meeting leads to a sudden change of plans. Guest starring Simon Callow and Nigel Planer.
Director: Matt Lipsey
Writer: Unknown
- 6.7/1010 votes
Vel
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 10/17/2011
Maven is upset that he is not considered part of Jinsy's intellectual elite, and desperately searches for a way to gain acceptance. A visit to a local playgroup seems to provide him with a solution, but some questionable assistance from Sporall puts the plan in jeopardy. With Jane Horrocks, Don Warrington (Rising Damp) and Marek Larwood (We Are Klang)
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown