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Takin' Over The Asylum. Eddie (Ken Stott). Copyright: BBC
Takin' Over The Asylum

Takin' Over The Asylum

  • TV comedy drama
  • BBC One
  • 1994
  • 6 episodes (1 series)

Sacked from Hospital Radio Glasgow, Eddie McKenna agrees to resurrect the radio station at St Jude's Mental Hospital. Stars Ken Stott, Katy Murphy, David Tennant, Ruth McCabe, Elizabeth Spriggs and more.

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Cast
Person Role Episode count
Derek Anders Billy
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Hey Jude
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Fly Like An Eagle
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - You Always Hurt The One You Love
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Fool On The Hill
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Rainy Night In Georgia
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Let It Be
 6
Paul Blair Webster
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Fly Like An Eagle
  2. Series 1, Episode 3 - You Always Hurt The One You Love
  3. Series 1, Episode 4 - Fool On The Hill
  4. Series 1, Episode 5 - Rainy Night In Georgia
 4
Nell Brennan Sheila
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Hey Jude
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Fly Like An Eagle
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - You Always Hurt The One You Love
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Fool On The Hill
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Rainy Night In Georgia
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Let It Be
 6
Angela Bruce Isabel
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Hey Jude
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Fly Like An Eagle
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - You Always Hurt The One You Love
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Fool On The Hill
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Rainy Night In Georgia
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Let It Be
 6
Kenneth Bryans Stuart
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Hey Jude
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Fly Like An Eagle
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - You Always Hurt The One You Love
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Fool On The Hill
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Rainy Night In Georgia
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Let It Be
 6
Matt Costello (as Matthew Costello) Alastair
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Hey Jude
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Fly Like An Eagle
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - You Always Hurt The One You Love
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Fool On The Hill
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Rainy Night In Georgia
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Let It Be
 6
Roy Hanlon Griffin
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Hey Jude
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Fly Like An Eagle
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - You Always Hurt The One You Love
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Fool On The Hill
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Rainy Night In Georgia
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Let It Be
 6
Molly Innes Margaret
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Hey Jude
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Fly Like An Eagle
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - You Always Hurt The One You Love
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Fool On The Hill
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Rainy Night In Georgia
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Let It Be
 6
Angus Macfadyen Fergus
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Hey Jude
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Fly Like An Eagle
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - You Always Hurt The One You Love
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Fool On The Hill
 4
Ruth McCabe Rosalie
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Hey Jude
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Fly Like An Eagle
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - You Always Hurt The One You Love
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Fool On The Hill
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Rainy Night In Georgia
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Let It Be
 6
Ronnie McCann Lavery
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Fly Like An Eagle
  2. Series 1, Episode 3 - You Always Hurt The One You Love
  3. Series 1, Episode 4 - Fool On The Hill
  4. Series 1, Episode 5 - Rainy Night In Georgia
 4
Neil McKinven MacAteer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Fly Like An Eagle
  2. Series 1, Episode 3 - You Always Hurt The One You Love
  3. Series 1, Episode 4 - Fool On The Hill
  4. Series 1, Episode 5 - Rainy Night In Georgia
  5. Series 1, Episode 6 - Let It Be
 5
Gavin Mitchell Hector
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Hey Jude
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Fly Like An Eagle
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - You Always Hurt The One You Love
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Fool On The Hill
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Rainy Night In Georgia
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Let It Be
 6
Katy Murphy Francine
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Hey Jude
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Fly Like An Eagle
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - You Always Hurt The One You Love
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Fool On The Hill
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Rainy Night In Georgia
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Let It Be
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Caroline Paterson Jane
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Hey Jude
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Fly Like An Eagle
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - You Always Hurt The One You Love
  4. Series 1, Episode 5 - Rainy Night In Georgia
  5. Series 1, Episode 6 - Let It Be
 5
Elizabeth Spriggs Grandma
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Hey Jude
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Fly Like An Eagle
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - You Always Hurt The One You Love
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Fool On The Hill
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Rainy Night In Georgia
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Let It Be
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Ken Stott Eddie
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Hey Jude
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Fly Like An Eagle
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - You Always Hurt The One You Love
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Fool On The Hill
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Rainy Night In Georgia
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Let It Be
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David Tennant Campbell
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Hey Jude
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Fly Like An Eagle
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - You Always Hurt The One You Love
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Fool On The Hill
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Rainy Night In Georgia
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Let It Be
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Sandra Voe Evelyn
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Fly Like An Eagle
  2. Series 1, Episode 3 - You Always Hurt The One You Love
  3. Series 1, Episode 4 - Fool On The Hill
  4. Series 1, Episode 6 - Let It Be
 4
Guest cast
Person Role Episode count
Bill Barclay Caretaker
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - You Always Hurt The One You Love
 1
Ian Cairns Police Constable
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - You Always Hurt The One You Love
 1
Sedhar Chozam Foreign Woman
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Fly Like An Eagle
 1
Jake D'Arcy Electrician
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Rainy Night In Georgia
  2. Series 1, Episode 6 - Let It Be
 2
Vivienne Dixon Lady Sarah Chalmers
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - You Always Hurt The One You Love
 1
Ron Donachie Petrie
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Hey Jude
 1
Robert Ellison Photographer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - You Always Hurt The One You Love
 1
Sam Graham Doctor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Let It Be
 1
James Grant Campbell's Dad
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Fly Like An Eagle
 1
Gary Grochla Engineer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Hey Jude
 1
Lou Hirsch American Consultant
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Fly Like An Eagle
 1
Ashley Jensen Kathleen
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Hey Jude
 1
Fiona Kane Nurse
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Hey Jude
  2. Series 1, Episode 6 - Let It Be
 2
Noreen Leighton Hillcrest Neighbour
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Let It Be
 1
James MacDonald Retired Man
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Fly Like An Eagle
 1
Mary MacLeod Nana
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Hey Jude
 1
Anne Marie Timoney Customer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Let It Be
 1
Kika Markham Dr. Hollis
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Fool On The Hill
 1
Martin McCardie Carpenter
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Let It Be
 1
Mark McConnochie (as Mark McConnachie) Boy
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Rainy Night In Georgia
 1
Colin McCredie Photographer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - You Always Hurt The One You Love
 1
Bruce McKenzie Evelyn's Colleague
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Let It Be
 1
Jon Morrison (as Jim Morrison) Jim
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - You Always Hurt The One You Love
 1
Jon Morrison Jim
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Let It Be
 1
Hilary Neville BBC Receptionist
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Fool On The Hill
  2. Series 1, Episode 5 - Rainy Night In Georgia
 2
Inta Ozols Interpreter
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Hey Jude
 1
Alison Park Dr. Hollis' Secretary
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Fool On The Hill
 1
Gayanne Potter Catriona
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Fly Like An Eagle
 1
David Robb Dr. Cairns
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - You Always Hurt The One You Love
 1
John Roberts Boy
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Rainy Night In Georgia
 1
Patricia Ross Man with Baby
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Fly Like An Eagle
 1
Ian Sexon Council Official
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Rainy Night In Georgia
 1
Michael Sheard Mr Wyatt
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Hey Jude
 1
Liz Smith Harriet
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Fly Like An Eagle
 1
June Watson Mrs Wyatt
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Hey Jude
 1
Arabella Weir Paula
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Fool On The Hill
  2. Series 1, Episode 5 - Rainy Night In Georgia
  3. Series 1, Episode 6 - Let It Be
 3
Margery Withers Mrs. Prackhauskas
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Rainy Night In Georgia
 1
Spike Milligan Self
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - You Always Hurt The One You Love
 1
Writing team
Person Role Episode count
Donna Franceschild Writer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Hey Jude
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Fly Like An Eagle
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - You Always Hurt The One You Love
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Fool On The Hill
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Rainy Night In Georgia
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Let It Be
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Production team
Person Role Episode count
David Blair Director
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Hey Jude
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Fly Like An Eagle
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - You Always Hurt The One You Love
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Fool On The Hill
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Rainy Night In Georgia
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Let It Be
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Chris Parr Producer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Hey Jude
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Fly Like An Eagle
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - You Always Hurt The One You Love
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Fool On The Hill
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Rainy Night In Georgia
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Let It Be
 6
Bill Bryden Executive Producer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Hey Jude
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Fly Like An Eagle
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - You Always Hurt The One You Love
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Fool On The Hill
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Rainy Night In Georgia
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Let It Be
 6
Annette Howat Associate Producer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Hey Jude
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Fly Like An Eagle
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - You Always Hurt The One You Love
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Fool On The Hill
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Rainy Night In Georgia
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Let It Be
 6
Ian Farr Editor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Hey Jude
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Fly Like An Eagle
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - You Always Hurt The One You Love
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Fool On The Hill
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Rainy Night In Georgia
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Let It Be
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Pat Campbell Production Designer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Hey Jude
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Fly Like An Eagle
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - You Always Hurt The One You Love
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Fool On The Hill
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Rainy Night In Georgia
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Let It Be
 6
Sally Pearson Costume Designer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Hey Jude
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Fly Like An Eagle
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - You Always Hurt The One You Love
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Fool On The Hill
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Rainy Night In Georgia
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Let It Be
 6
Cheryl Mercer Make-up Designer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Hey Jude
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Fly Like An Eagle
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - You Always Hurt The One You Love
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Fool On The Hill
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Rainy Night In Georgia
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Let It Be
 6
Junior Campbell Composer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Hey Jude
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Fly Like An Eagle
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - You Always Hurt The One You Love
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Fool On The Hill
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Rainy Night In Georgia
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Let It Be
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