Takin' Over the Asylum
“We are loonies, and we are proud!”
Series Overview
A salesman starts to run a hospital radio station inside a facility for people with mental heath needs.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 6 Episodes
50 min per episode
1994 – 1999
Premiered: Tue, Sep 27, 1994
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 5: “Rainy Night In Georgia”
Eddie McKenna is a double glazing salesman who moonlights as a hospital radio DJ at St. Judes, a Scottish mental asylum.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Takin' Over the Asylum - trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-02-25
Cast & Creators
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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
Roy Hanlon
Griffin
Nell Brennan
Sheila
Caroline Paterson
Jane
Sandra Voe
Evelyn
Ronnie McCann
Lavery
Arabella Weir
Paula
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Donna Franceschild
Chris Parr
Department Leadership Roster
Chris Parr
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-14: Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Takin' Over the Asylum
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What is Takin' Over the Asylum about?
A salesman starts to run a hospital radio station inside a facility for people with mental heath needs.
How many seasons does Takin' Over the Asylum have?
Takin' Over the Asylum comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Takin' Over the Asylum?
Key cast members in Takin' Over the Asylum include David Tennant, Angus Macfadyen, Ken Stott, Katy Murphy, Angela Bruce.
Who created or directed Takin' Over the Asylum?
Takin' Over the Asylum was developed and directed by Donna Franceschild.