Maven and Sporall are tasked with the historic installation of the first tessellator on Old Jinsy, a tribal island covered in brambles. Written by and starring Justin Chubb and Chris Bran as Maven and Sporrall - the hapless administrators of Jinsy Island. They watch over the residents, carrying out the instructions of the unseen but all-powerful 'Great He', dispensing punishment, propaganda and pelch to the 762 inhabitants of Jinsy. Maven is agitated by a dirty spoon and is given the honour of making the inaugural speech at a ceremony linking Jinsy to Old Jinsy - a mythic place populated by barely civilized natives and abundance of shit and brambles.
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
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
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.
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
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.
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)
With the pig postal system already causing him major stress, Maven is forced to deal with a renegade thrash-folk band and its enigmatic leader
Brian Murphy and Colin Hoult guest star as Maven finds himself stranded, humiliated and at the mercy of a mysterious, seaweed-based beast.
Things get hairy during Maven's annual Arbiter ceremony.
Time is of the essence as Maven races to get his accounts done. The only problem is that Jinsy's accountants have gone feral.
After visiting local astrologer Madame Astralina, Maven receives terrible news: he's going to be assassinated.
Maven and Sporall win a sought-after prize from etiquette teacher Miss Penny, before stumbling upon a dastardly plan.
Party pooper Maven is dreading the arrival of forbidden festival Nacken, so much so that he's being extra vigilant about everyone taking their nightly bye pills.
Maven is convinced that the island is going to be overthrown by a group of subversive residents communicating via coded textile messaging. His evidence? The number of islanders wearing novelty knitwear.
