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Takin' Over The Asylum [1994] [DVD]
enlarge	Director: David Blair Actors: Ken Stott, David Tennant, Katy Murphy, Arabella Weir, Angela Bruce Studio: 2 Entertain Video Category: DVD List Price: ~~£19.99~~ Buy New: £6.92 as of 22/11/2009 04:02 GMT details You Save: £13.07 (65%) New (16) Used (1) from £6.91 Seller: citysupplies Rating: 28 reviews Sales Rank: 2361 Format: PAL, Colour, Closed-captioned, Full Screen, HiFi Sound Language: English (Original Language) Rating: Suitable for 15 years and over Region: 2 Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1 Number Of Discs: 2 Running Time: 240 Minutes Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2 Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6 EAN: 5051561026607 ASIN: B00153NOOU Release Date: June 9, 2008 Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days


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Customer Reviews: Showing reviews 1-5 of 28 1 2 3 4 5 6 Next » Just what the doctor ordered! March 4, 2009 #34;Just Duckie#34; (Melbourne, Australia) 21 out of 21 found this review helpful You'll laugh, you'll cry, you may even attempt to fly! This uplifting, well written series will leave you with a lump in your throat while tickling the rib cage all in the one breath! br / br /Takn' over the asylum is a work of brilliance, the type of series that allows you to escape into a world of laughter, pain and mayhem! If you have ever had that feeling your missing out on something? It's quite possible this may be it! Fantastic! Excellent series and nice DVD June 11, 2008 J. P. Stephenson (Durham, United Kingdom) 14 out of 15 found this review helpful This drama is first class. Franceschild has written realistic, likable characters, which are embodied by brilliant performances. A fine portrayal of mental health, and anyone who has been involved with hospital radio will smile at the outdated equipment and library. br / br /The DVD presentation is a pleasant surprise, with the commentaries on two episodes from Tennant, Franceschild and Katy Murphy entertaining and informative. The copyright issue is solved by using the convincing sound-a-likes that were used for the international broadcast. Purists might wince at this, but realistically the cost of using the originals would have been prohibitive. It's much better to use these adequate versions than to not have this excellent series on DVD at all. Fabulous August 4, 2008 S. Shenow 9 out of 10 found this review helpful Brilliant,amazing. The script, the characters, the acting and the soundtrack all fabulous. Everyone will enjoy it "...And If You Are Hearing Voices - Why Not Get Them to Sing A Long Too?" June 21, 2008 Scots Lass (Scotland) 25 out of 31 found this review helpful Screened in 1994, this 6 part comedy/drama from BBC Scotland is fondly remembered by everyone who watched it - and the cause of much puzzlement as to WHY it was never repeated or released on video....? Some reckon the soundtrack was to blame, and perhaps, with so many classic Beatles and Stones tracks that was part of the problem - but finaly, almost 15 years after it was first shown, "Taking Over the Asylum" is available on dvd. br / br /Ken Stott (Messiah, Rebus) is Eddie, a none too successful double glazing salesman who lives for his stint as a DJ at a hospital radio station. When he is edged out for younger talent he is offered the chance to run the similar station at St Judes - a Mental Health Unit in Glasgow. Before long, Eddie's life is caught up with those of the patients and staff. He meets manic depressive Campbell (David Tennant - Casanova, Dr Who), schizophrenic electronics wizard and regular escapee Fergus, OCD sufferer Rosalie and self harming, fragile Francine. br / br /As he learns the patients individual stories Eddie finds a whole new world he never new existed and, although his Lithuanian Grandmother, who lives with him, wants nothing more than him to settle down with "a nice girl", he finds himself drawn to damaged Francine. br / br /The script and plots for this series are amazing. You will be laughing out loud and then screaming "no!" at the screen as hilarity turns to tragedy and back again. The cast bring to life the inmates and the schemes and dreams of manic Campbell begin to convince Eddie that a DJ-ing career cannot be far away...... br / br /Audio footage from writer Donna Franceschild, David Tennant and Katy Murphy (Francine) is available for 2 episodes and there is also a chance to see David's audition for the role of Campbell. br / br /I cannot recommend this series too highly - I would award it 10 stars if I could. The realities of Mental Health provision are not glossed over and many points will leave the viewer wondering what more can be done for the most damaged members of society? I will finish this review with Campbell's constant battle cry from the wards of St Judes;- "We are Loonies - and we are PROUD!" At last!!!! July 31, 2008 sixties girl (Yorkshire) 6 out of 7 found this review helpful Just overjoyed - my daughter (who has 'loved' David Tennant ever since she first saw him in this) has sat and watched it episode by episode on u tube - the writer who was understandably upset that it wasn't on DVD had posted it there! I think she was led to believe that the originals had been destroyed - may she get all the royalties she richly deserves for this excellent writing! This is a real classic! br / Showing reviews 1-5 of 28 1 2 3 4 5 6 Next »

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