Asylum (1996)

1 season 6 episodes 30 min Comedy

Synopsis

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.

Seasons

Temporada 1 1996 · 6 episodes

Cast

Jessica Hynes Martha
Julian Barratt Victor Munro
Simon Pegg Simon
Mick O'Connor Nobby Shanks
David Devant and his Spirit Wife Themselves
Paul Morocco Paul
Norman Lovett Dr. Lovett
Adam Bloom Adam
Paul Tomkinson
Paul Tonkinson Patient
John Moloney Patient / Doctor
Bill Bailey Patient
Howard Haigh Duelling Guitarist
David Walliams Cockney Film Star
Andy Parsons Patient
Henry Naylor Patient
Michael O'Connor Nobby Shanks

Production

StatusEnded
NetworkParamount Comedy 1
CountriesUnited Kingdom
First aired01/22/1996
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Crew

Edgar Wright Director
Edgar Wright Writer
Simon Pegg Writer
Jessica Hynes Writer
David Walliams Writer
Norman Lovett Writer
Julian Barratt Writer
Adam Bloom Writer
Paul Morocco Writer
Mick O'Connor Writer
Henry Naylor Writer
Andy Parsons Writer

Questions about the series Asylum

What is Asylum about?

Asylum: 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 invol…

How many seasons does Asylum have?

Asylum has 1 season, with 6 episodes in total.

Is Asylum still running?

Asylum has ended in 1996.

How long is each episode of Asylum?

Each episode of Asylum runs about 30 minutes.

Who stars in Asylum?

The cast of Asylum includes Jessica Hynes, Julian Barratt, Simon Pegg, Mick O'Connor and David Devant and his Spirit Wife.