Hunderby

About Hunderby

Hunderby is a British black comedy series that first aired on Sky Atlantic in 2012. The series is set in the 1800s and focuses on a woman named Helene, who survived a shipwreck and is washed ashore near a small English village. There, she falls in love with the pastor Edmund and they decide to get married. However, things get complicated when Helene's past resurfaces and the housekeeper Dorothy starts interfering in their relationship.

Making / Production

The show was created and written by talented British comedian Julia Davis. The series was inspired by Daphne du Maurier's 'Rebecca' and is filled with dark humor and gothic elements. Each episode is approximately 30 minutes long and has a running time of 8 episodes for two series.

Actors

• Julia Davis as Dorothy: The antagonist of the series, Julia delivered a mesmerizing performance as the scheming housekeeper Dorothy.
• Alexander Armstrong as Dr. Foggerty: This role was perfectly interpreted by Armstrong as the lecherous and sinister doctor.
• Rosie Cavaliero as Helene: Rosie's portrayal of the innocent and naive Helene brought the much-needed softness and innocence to the series.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The series is an homage to Daphne du Maurier's novel 'Rebecca'.
• 'Hunderby' is filmed in Kent, and makes extensive use of the county's picturesque landscapes.

Awards

'Hunderby' has been quite successful at the British Comedy Awards, winning the Best Sitcom award in 2012. Julia Davis was also nominated for the Best TV Comedy Actress award for her role in the series.

Quotes

• "When a door is ajar, then devils can slip through."
• "I am to wear this on my wedding night whether I'm alive or dead."

Music, Soundtrack

• The soundtrack is predominantly string-driven, creating an eerie feel to match the series' dark humour.
• The show's title theme is also notably foreboding, setting a fittingly ominous tone for the episodes.