TV series
Takin' Over the Asylum
1994–1999, English, on BBC Two. Created by Donna Franceschild.
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.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 6
- Episode length
- 50 min
- Status
- Ended in 1999
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Latest episode
S1 E5: Rainy Night In Georgia
Aired 25 October 1999
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Donna FranceschildCreator
- David TennantCampbell · 6 ep
- Angus MacfadyenFergus · 6 ep
- Ken StottEddie · 6 ep
- Katy MurphyFrancine · 6 ep
- Angela BruceIsabel · 6 ep
- Elizabeth SpriggsGrandma · 6 ep
- Ruth McCabeRosalie · 6 ep
- Kenneth BryansStuart · 6 ep
- Matt CostelloAlastair · 6 ep
- Derek AndersBilly · 6 ep
- Gavin MitchellHector · 6 ep
- Molly InnesMargaret · 6 ep
Details
- First aired
- 27 September 1994
- Last aired
- 25 October 1999
- Network
- BBC Two
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Miniseries
- Rated
- TV-14
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Takin' Over the Asylum: quick answers
Is Takin' Over the Asylum worth watching?
Takin' Over the Asylum doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How many seasons of Takin' Over the Asylum are there?
Takin' Over the Asylum has 1 season and 6 episodes, about 50 minutes each.
Is Takin' Over the Asylum finished?
Yes. Takin' Over the Asylum ended in 1999, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Takin' Over the Asylum on?
Takin' Over the Asylum isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
Takin' Over the Asylum parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Takin' Over the Asylum is rated TV-14. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like Takin' Over the Asylum?
If you liked Takin' Over the Asylum, try Men at Work, Tyler Perry's Sistas, My Mad Fat Diary.
Who created Takin' Over the Asylum?
Takin' Over the Asylum was created by Donna Franceschild and stars David Tennant, Angus Macfadyen, Ken Stott.