Takin' Over the Asylum
“We are loonies, and we are proud!”
A salesman starts to run a hospital radio station inside a facility for people with mental heath needs.
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About Takin' Over the Asylum
Takin' Over the Asylum is a 1994 English-language comedy and drama series created by Donna Franceschild. The cast is led by David Tennant, Angus Macfadyen, Ken Stott. It spans 1 season and 6 episodes and has concluded.
Takin' Over the Asylum was produced by BBC Scotland and made in United Kingdom. It was first aired on September 27, 1994, and carries a TV-14 certification.
- Created by
- Donna Franceschild
- First aired
- September 27, 1994
- Last aired
- October 25, 1999
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- TV-14
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 1 (6 episodes)
- Network
- BBC Two
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Production
- BBC Scotland
Takin' Over the Asylum cast & crew
Takin' Over the Asylum was created by Donna Franceschild.
The cast features David Tennant as Campbell, Angus Macfadyen as Fergus, Ken Stott as Eddie, Katy Murphy as Francine, Angela Bruce as Isabel, and Elizabeth Spriggs as Grandma.
Behind the camera, it was produced by Chris Parr.
Is Takin' Over the Asylum worth watching?
With 1 season and 6 episodes, it's a quick, bingeable run.
If you enjoy comedy and drama, Takin' Over the Asylum is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Takin' Over the Asylum
David Tennant
Campbell
Angus Macfadyen
Fergus
Ken Stott
Eddie
Katy Murphy
Francine
Angela Bruce
Isabel
Elizabeth Spriggs
Grandma
Ruth McCabe
Rosalie
Kenneth Bryans
Stuart
Matt Costello
Alastair
Derek Anders
Billy
Gavin Mitchell
Hector
Molly Innes
Margaret
Takin' Over the Asylum — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Takin' Over the Asylum in United States?
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▸What language is Takin' Over the Asylum in?
Takin' Over the Asylum is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of Takin' Over the Asylum are there?
Takin' Over the Asylum has 1 season with 6 episodes in total.
▸What is Takin' Over the Asylum rated?
Takin' Over the Asylum is rated TV-14. It holds a 8.4/10 audience score from 22 ratings.
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