Edgar Wright
creator
Asylum
Overview
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.59%
Cast
Jessica Hynes
Martha
Total episodes: 6
Julian Barratt
Victor Munro
Total episodes: 6
Simon Pegg
Simon
Total episodes: 6
Mick O'Connor
Nobby Shanks
Total episodes: 6
David Devant and his Spirit Wife
Themselves
Total episodes: 6
Paul Morocco
Paul
Total episodes: 6
Norman Lovett
Dr. Lovett
Total episodes: 6
Adam Bloom
Adam
Total episodes: 6
Andy Parsons
Patient
Total episodes: 2
Henry Naylor
Patient
Total episodes: 2
Paul Tonkinson
Patient
Total episodes: 1
John Moloney
Patient / Doctor
Total episodes: 1
Jessica Hynes
Martha
Total episodes: 6
Julian Barratt
Victor Munro
Total episodes: 6
Simon Pegg
Simon
Total episodes: 6
Mick O'Connor
Nobby Shanks
Total episodes: 6
David Devant and his Spirit Wife
Themselves
Total episodes: 6
Paul Morocco
Paul
Total episodes: 6
Norman Lovett
Dr. Lovett
Total episodes: 6
Adam Bloom
Adam
Total episodes: 6
Andy Parsons
Patient
Total episodes: 2
Henry Naylor
Patient
Total episodes: 2
Paul Tonkinson
Patient
Total episodes: 1
John Moloney
Patient / Doctor
Total episodes: 1
Extra
Release Date
January 22, 1996Last air Date
January 22, 1996Status
EndedOriginal Language
EnglishNetworks
Available On
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Season 1
Aired on: 1996 | 6 Episodes
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