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'''''Kinvig''''' is a 1981 sci-fi comedy television series made by [[London Weekend Television]] which ran for one series of seven episodes. It was the only [[sit-com]] written by [[Nigel Kneale]] who was more famous for creating serious science fiction dramas such as ''[[Quatermass]]'' and its sequels, and it was directed and produced by Les Chatfield, with original music by [[Nigel Hess]].

==Synopsis==
Ineffectual dreamer Des Kinvig ([[Tony Haygarth]]) runs a rundown little electrical repair shop in the small town of Bingleton where he lives with his mumsy, scatterbrained wife Netta ([[Patsy Rowlands]]) and oversized pet dog Cuddly.

One day his shop is visited by the beautiful, sharp-tongued Miss Griffin ([[Prunella Gee]]) who seems at first just another dissatisfied customer.

However, after encountering a [[flying saucer]] while walking the dog one night, Kinvig discovers she is actually a scantily-clad alien from the planet [[Mercury (planet)|Mercury]] who desperately needs the help of the scruffy, bearded Des' "exceptional brain" to stop an invasion of the evil ant-like Xux who are replacing people with robot duplicates.

Kinvig's friend Jim Piper ([[Colin Jeavons]]) is a lifelong [[UFO]] watcher and wild-eyed [[conspiracy buff]] who is consumed by jealousy when Des tells him about his extraterrestrial exploits.

It is left intentionally ambiguous whether Kinvig's experiences with aliens are real or the product of an overactive imagination.

In early 2004 it was reported that [[Edgar Wright]] was working on a script for a big-screen adaptation of ''Kinvig''; however although initially [[Green-light|green lit]], the project was eventually dropped.

==Reception==
Around the time of original transmission, ''Kinvig'' was positively reviewed by ''The Times'', the preview stating that
"Cast splendid, direction deft".<ref>"Pick of the week's television". [[The Times]]. 1981-09-04. p. XII.</ref>

However, to later TV historians, ''Kinvig'' is not considered to be one of Kneale's better productions. ''The Guinness Book of Classic British TV'' claims that apart from Jeavons' performance, ''Kinvig'' was "a huge disappointment".<ref>The Guinness Book of Classic British TV, by [[Paul Cornell]], [[Martin Day (writer)|Martin Day]] and [[Keith Topping]], Second Edition. Guinness Publishing Ltd., 1996 ( pg. 398).</ref>

[[Peter Nicholls (writer)|Peter Nicholls]] also criticised the programme, saying the scripts "lacked the precision required for decent farce". Nicholls also noted that some viewers objected to Kneale's depiction of science-fiction [[fandom|fans]] as being the same as [[Ufology|UFO]] enthusiasts, and states ''Kinvig'' is notable for its "contemptuous treatment" of the leading characters.<ref>''[[The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction]]'', edited by [[John Clute]] and Peter Nicholls, Orbit Books, 1993 (pgs. 669,672).</ref>

Science fiction historian [[Brian Stableford]] dismissed ''Kinvig'' as "very silly" and echoed Nicholls' criticism of the show, calling Kneale's script "ignorant" for implying that all science fiction fans are also obsessed with UFOs.<ref>''The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Science Fiction'' edited by [[David Pringle]]. Carlton, 1996. {{ISBN|185868188X}} (p.154)</ref>

==Cast==
*[[Tony Haygarth]] as Des Kinvig
*[[Patsy Rowlands]] as Netta Kinvig
*[[Prunella Gee]] as Miss Griffin
*[[Colin Jeavons]] as Jim Piper
*Danny Schiller as Sagga
*[[Stephen Bent]] as Loon
*Alan Bodenham as Bat
*[[Simon Williams (actor)|Simon Williams]] as Buddo
*[[Patrick Newell]] as Mr. Horsley
*Betty Hardy as Mrs. Snell

==See also==
* [[List of science fiction television programs]]

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
*{{IMDb title|id=0081888|title=Kinvig}}
*{{British Comedy Guide|tv|kinvig}}

{{Nigel Kneale}}

[[Category:1980s British comic science fiction television series]]
[[Category:1980s British sitcoms]]
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[[Category:British science fiction television shows]]
[[Category:British English-language television shows]]
[[Category:Fiction set on Mercury (planet)]]
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[[Category:London Weekend Television shows]]
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	~~==See also==~~
	* [[List of science fiction television programs]]

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