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Asylum (1996)

Asylum

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21m

Comedy

January 1st, 1996

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Asylum is a British comedy series which was shown on Paramount Comedy Channel in 1996. Set in a mental asylum, it ran for one series of six episodes. Unlike traditional sitcoms or comedy television shows, it was to some extent an opportunity for stand-up routines by various comedians, mixed with an overall story involving much black humour. It is significant for involving a large number of British comedians, many who have gone on to work on some of the most successful comedy programmes of the last decade. It marked the first collaboration of Edgar Wright, Simon Pegg and Jessica Stevenson, who would go on to make cult sitcom Spaced. Many of the characters names were the same as those of the actors who portrayed them.

David Devant & His Spirit Wife were the "house band" for the series, performing segments in every episode, from their first album, Work, Lovelife, Miscellaneous. The lead-in track "Ginger" served as the programme's title music.

The series has yet to be released on DVD; however, the full episodes are viewable on Norman Lovett's website.

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Cast

Julian Barratt
Victor Munro
Adam Bloom
Adam
Norman Lovett
Dr. Lovett
Paul Morocco
Paul
Mick O'Connor
Nobby Shanks
Simon Pegg
Simon
Jessica Hynes
Martha
David Devant and his Spirit Wife
Themselves
Andy Parsons
Patient
Henry Naylor
Patient
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Directors

Edgar Wright
(6 episodes, 1996)
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Producers

Karen Beever
line producer / producer (5 episodes, 1996)
Crispin Leyser
producer / associate producer (5 episodes, 1996)
Myfanwy Moore
executive producer
(5 episodes, 1996)
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Writers

Bill Bailey
written by
(1 episode, 1996)
Julian Barratt
written by
(6 episodes, 1996)
Adam Bloom
written by
(6 episodes, 1996)
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Keywords

insanity
asylum
escape
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Country of Origin

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Languages

English

Release Dates

January 1st, 1996 (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland)

Alternative Titles

Asylum (original title)
Asylum (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland)

Running Times

21 min

Production Companies

Paramount Comedy Channel

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