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This Is Jinsy takes you to a fictional island where its 791 residents are watched over by 1,067 tessellators--Jinsy’s surveillance system. From their vantage point in the Tower, Arbiter Maven and his long-suffering assistant, Sporall, attempt to run the island in strict adherence to Jinsy law and its unseen overlord, The Great He (Jinsy Praise Him!). From the cult of the Cupboard to the legend of the Nameworm...from the Wedding Lottery to the myth of the Kelpman...the island of Jinsy is populated by a host of colourful characters played by some of Britain’s top performers, including Harry Hill, David Tennant, Catherine Tate, Jane Horrocks, Jennifer Saunders, Simon Callow, Marcia Warren, Kevin Eldon, Don Warrington, Nigel Planer, Peter Serafinowicz, Brian Murphy and KT Tunstall.
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Pameric--The lost episode Melody Lane--David’s Pond Jinsyokey--Licky Licky Licky, Jeremony’s Obituary, Pipes! & Far Away
DVD commentry by Mrs Podge & Mrs Henk
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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2.4 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital Stereo ), English ( Subtitles ), ANAMORPHIC WIDESCREEN (1.78:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: 2-DVD Set, Anamorphic Widescreen, Interactive Menu, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: This Is Jinsy takes you to a fictional island where its 791 residents are watched over by 1,067 tessellators - Jinsy's surveillance system. From their vantage point in the Tower, Arbiter Maven and his long-suffering assistant, Sporall, attempt to run the island in strict adherence to Jinsy law and its unseen overlord, The Great He (Jinsy Praise Him!). From the cult of the Cupboard to the legend of the Nameworm...from the Wedding Lottery to the myth of the Kelpman...the island of Jinsy is populated by a host of colourful characters played by some of Britain's top performers, including Harry Hill, David Tennant, Catherine Tate, Jane Horrocks, Jennifer Saunders, Simon Callow, Marcia Warren, Kevin Eldon, Don Warrington, Nigel Planer, Peter Serafinowicz, Brian Murphy and KT Tunstall. ...This Is Jinsy - Season 1 - 2-DVD Set ( This Is Jinsy ) ( This Is Jinsy - Season One )
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
By W. Davidson
Daily Greet! Like a casserole of Vic & Bob, The Mighty Boosh, The Wicker Man, Garth Marenghi's Dark Place and Monty Python's Flying Circus - but really quite unlike any of those things, This Is Jinsy is the sort of madness that you will either love or loathe depending on your comedy preferences. This bizarre program seemed to land fully formed, steeped in it's own mythology of the isle of Jinsy and its population ruled over by Arbiter Maven and his right-hand man Operative Sporall. Instructions, news, and even punishments, are communicated via Tessellators (which can also watch the 791 residents) in every home and throughout the land. Each show is peppered with musical numbers, weather reports and other obscurities. It's also rather hilarious.
Look out for guest stars such as David Tennant as Mr Slightlyman, Peter Serafinowicz as cupboard salesman Eric Dunt who is mistaken for a diety and Catherine Tate as the editor of Glove Hygiene Monthly. One of the best shows on 2011. Nightly Bye.
Look out for guest stars such as David Tennant as Mr Slightlyman, Peter Serafinowicz as cupboard salesman Eric Dunt who is mistaken for a diety and Catherine Tate as the editor of Glove Hygiene Monthly. One of the best shows on 2011. Nightly Bye.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By Mawdrigen
Do you ever imagine what would happen if in the late 70's a large group of Monty Python fans had grouped together and bought an island to create their own community. How would their society have grown and flourished, and what the place would look like after a couple of centuries.
WELCOME TO JINSY!
Part authoritarian wonderland where people are watched at all times by their Tesselators, which at the same time can be used at any moment by Joon Boolay (Harry Hill in drag) to levy a mild electrical fine for wrongdoing. Part demonstration of what happens when tradition is allowed to run rampant ("But Sporrel Post Pigs are what make Jinsy Jinsy!"). The Island of Jinsy is a manic and sometimes insane place, but most importantly it is an entertaining place!
By the time you have finished watching the series you are left with a lingering wish to learn more about the obviously bonkers inhabitants of the place.
The series is excellently put together and features a great number of the British comedy greats in smaller roles, it also contains some of the best comedy songs I have heard in a very long time. Of these my particular favourite "Soup of the Gods" sounds like Ziggy Stardust era Bowie, if all Bowie had really wanted was some Lovely tomato soup and a crusty roll.
It is difficult to put a finger on what makes Jinsy so great, but take it from me it is truly great.
So says the Great He (Jinsy praise him...)
WELCOME TO JINSY!
Part authoritarian wonderland where people are watched at all times by their Tesselators, which at the same time can be used at any moment by Joon Boolay (Harry Hill in drag) to levy a mild electrical fine for wrongdoing. Part demonstration of what happens when tradition is allowed to run rampant ("But Sporrel Post Pigs are what make Jinsy Jinsy!"). The Island of Jinsy is a manic and sometimes insane place, but most importantly it is an entertaining place!
By the time you have finished watching the series you are left with a lingering wish to learn more about the obviously bonkers inhabitants of the place.
The series is excellently put together and features a great number of the British comedy greats in smaller roles, it also contains some of the best comedy songs I have heard in a very long time. Of these my particular favourite "Soup of the Gods" sounds like Ziggy Stardust era Bowie, if all Bowie had really wanted was some Lovely tomato soup and a crusty roll.
It is difficult to put a finger on what makes Jinsy so great, but take it from me it is truly great.
So says the Great He (Jinsy praise him...)
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Mr Ryan
This Is Jinsy [DVD]
slighty odd in places and a who's who of celebrity cameo's (this is jinsy)is excellent to sit back and relax with.
by the end of the series you feel as if the island of jinsy is a real place,no small part in thanks to both chris bran and justin chubb who play the parts of arbiter maven and his assitant sporall excellently as well as guesting as other parts with the unrequieted love factor of soosan noop played by alice lowe.which hopefully will be answered in a second series?
and maybe a glimpse of the (great he) jinsy praise him!
slighty odd in places and a who's who of celebrity cameo's (this is jinsy)is excellent to sit back and relax with.
by the end of the series you feel as if the island of jinsy is a real place,no small part in thanks to both chris bran and justin chubb who play the parts of arbiter maven and his assitant sporall excellently as well as guesting as other parts with the unrequieted love factor of soosan noop played by alice lowe.which hopefully will be answered in a second series?
and maybe a glimpse of the (great he) jinsy praise him!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome series!
There is no adequate way to describe Jinsy, brilliant comedy series that would appeal to few, if you loved League of Gentlemen, Spaced, Black Books and Peep Show, then you would... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Sean Raffey
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very funny
I absolutely love Jinsy but it is probably not to everyones taste. I'd look at some of their stuff on youtube before purchasing this if you are not already familiar with it. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Carolyn
5.0 out of 5 stars
Licky licky Licky!!
Brilliant show! Can't wait for a new series!!! So quirky and funny!!! Sort of Monty Python meets Little Britton. Well done to the whole cast :-)
Published 2 months ago by Kerri Hickman
3.0 out of 5 stars
was ok
Was OK not as funny as i imagined more quirky. I wouldn't rush to watch another season but it passed the time of day. The main leads were good
Published 3 months ago by mt b r thompson
5.0 out of 5 stars
Weird and hilarious...
Absolutely brilliant series, odd, mad, surreal, and absolutely hilarious. Can't stop singing the songs! Read more
Published 3 months ago by Sarah
5.0 out of 5 stars
Barking Mad
Think Father Ted meets League of Gentleman meets Mighty Boosh and you are starting to understand - then you need to watch it - wonderful!
Published 3 months ago by Sefton
4.0 out of 5 stars
Strange but oh so funny...
This will certainly not be to everyone's taste, in much the same way as Monty Python wasn't and this analogy rings true because without a shadow of a doubt, many elements were... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Arron Hawke
5.0 out of 5 stars
Mesmerising
The most original, whimsical and surreal comedy I've ever seen. If you've ever been to the Channel Islands (where the creators and main characters - Chris Bran and Justin Chubb,... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Lyla
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant
Bizarre and a real laugh out loud programme. Saw the pilot when it came out so really glad to catch up with the series. When's the next one?
Published 8 months ago by WH
3.0 out of 5 stars
Culty, clever but doesn't really hit the mark
Blimey - I'm going out on a limb here and stating that I didn't find this series as hilarious as I'd expected. Read more
Published 12 months ago by SilentSinger
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