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Six part BBC Scotland television drama about a hospital radio station in a Glasgow psychiatric hospital. The station is developed by alcoholic double glazing salesperson Eddie McKenna (Ken Stott), who is an aspiring DJ. At St. Jude's Hospital, he meets a range of people with varying mental illnesses. Read more

Starring Ken Stott, Katy Murphy, Angus Macfadyen, David Tennant
Director David Blair
Genres Drama

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Takin' Over The Asylum

Six part BBC Scotland television drama about a hospital radio station in a Glasgow psychiatric hospital. The station is developed by alcoholic double glazing salesperson Eddie McKenna (Ken Stott), who is an aspiring DJ. At St. Jude's Hospital, he meets a range of people with varying mental illnesses.

Starring Ken Stott, Katy Murphy, Angus Macfadyen, David Tennant, Ruth McCabe, Elizabeth Spriggs, Ron Donnachie, Roy Hanlon, Caroline Paterson, Neil McKinven, Sandra Voe, Angela Bruce, Kenneth Bryans, Spike Milligan
Director David Blair
Studio 2 ENTERTAIN VIDEO
Run time DVD: 4 hrs
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Genres Drama
Language English
Released DVD: 09 Jun 2008
Format DVD

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  • 18 out of 18 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 5 stars

    Outstanding

    I saw this on TV when it originally aired and fell in love with it.

    There are some aspects of this show which are so typically Glaswegian it's quite cheesy, but the performances from all the actors were fantastic.

    David Tennant gives a brilliant performance for one of his first TV roles and was a natural at being Manic.

    The entire series is funny, thought provoking and completly timeless.

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  • 2 out of 2 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 5 stars

    Takin' over the Asylum

    Yes - 5 stars. this is a fantastic gem from BBC. I am old enoughto remember it first time around and it has definately stood the test of time. David Tennant truly demonstrates his talents as an actor even at a relatively young age, and Ken Stott and Angus McFadyen just can't go wrong. It is a film to suit all - hilarious moments, shocks, tearjerkers and some very thought provoking writing. This is one of those little gems that nearly got away - don't miss it!

      • A customer from Glasgow
      • Posted 04 Dec 2008 13:33

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