Asylum

Asylum (1996)

January 22nd, 1996

Comedy
59%

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.


TV Shows Link coming soon!!!

Trailer

Similar Movies

68 Whiskey

68 Whiskey


Released on: 2020-01-15
Drama, Comedy

A dark comedy following a multicultural mix of men and women deployed as Army medics to a forward op...

The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin

The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin


Released on: 1976-09-08
Comedy

Disillusioned after a long career at Sunshine Desserts, Perrin goes through a mid-life crisis and fa...

Catterick

Catterick


Released on: 2004-02-15
Comedy

Catterick, aka Vic and Bob in Catterick, is a surreal 2004 BBC situation comedy in 6 episodes, writt...

The Comeback

The Comeback


Released on: 2019-06-01
Comedy, Drama

Annbritt, a once-promising badminton player, has been going downhill ever since 1983, attributing he...

Blood Lad

Blood Lad


Released on: 2013-07-08
Animation, Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Staz is a vampire from the surreal "Demon World", and Fuyumi, an ordinary girl, accidentally wanders...

Seven of One

Seven of One


Released on: 1973-03-25
Comedy

Seven of One was a British comedy series that aired on BBC2 in 1973. Starring Ronnie Barker, 7 of On...

Brass Eye

Brass Eye


Released on: 1997-01-29
Comedy

Investigative reporter Chris Morris puts modern Britain under the spotlight, and smacks the issues o...

Titus

Titus


Released on: 2000-03-20
Comedy, Drama

Titus is an American dark comedy sitcom that debuted on Fox in 2000. The series was created by its s...

Weeds

Weeds


Released on: 2005-08-07
Comedy, Crime, Drama

After the unexpected death of her husband, a suburban mom resorts to selling weed to support her fam...

Nighty Night

Nighty Night


Released on: 2004-01-06
Comedy

Nighty Night is a British dark comedy sitcom written by and starring Julia Davis. It was first broad...

Garth Marenghi's Darkplace

Garth Marenghi's Darkplace


Released on: 2004-01-29
Comedy, Mystery, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy

When the Hellmouth opens beneath Darkplace Hospital in downtown Romford, kiddy doctor, Vietnam veter...

Beehive

Beehive


Released on: 2008-12-03
Comedy

A new all-female sketch series featuring the writing and performing talents of four hotly tipped new...

The Living NEET

The Living NEET


Released on: 2019-11-12
Comedy, Drama

El Mort Viu portraits the Gifra family: the father, Joan, unmotivated and unemployed, a passionate f...

Jam and Jerusalem

Jam and Jerusalem


Released on: 2006-11-24
Comedy

Jam and Jerusalem is a British sit-com that aired on BBC One from 2006 to 2009. Written by Jennifer ...

HAPPYish

HAPPYish


Released on: 2015-04-26
Drama, Comedy

Thom Payne is a 44 year-old man whose world is thrown into disarray when his 25 year-old "wunderkind...

Murder Most Horrid

Murder Most Horrid


Released on: 1991-11-14
Comedy, Drama, Crime, Mystery

A comedy that started in 1991 as a pilot, Murder Most Horrid stars Dawn French as various characters...

15 Storeys High

15 Storeys High


Released on: 2002-11-07
Comedy

15 Storeys High is a critically acclaimed British sitcom, set in a tower block. The main characters ...

The Trap Door

The Trap Door


Released on: 1986-10-06
Animation, Comedy, Family, Kids

The Trap Door is a claymation-style animated television series, originally shown in the United Kingd...

Sugar Rush

Sugar Rush


Released on: 2005-06-07
Drama, Comedy

Sugar Rush is an Emmy Award–winning British television comedy drama series developed by Shine Limite...

The Adventures of Sam & Max: Freelance Police

The Adventures of Sam & Max: Freelance Police


Released on: 1997-10-04
Animation, Comedy, Crime, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Mystery, Action & Adventure, Kids

The Adventures of Sam & Max: Freelance Police is an American-Canadian children’s action & adventure ...