[1] Set in a mental asylum, it was directed and written by Edgar Wright and co-written by David Walliams.

Unlike traditional sitcoms or comedy television shows, it was to some extent an opportunity for stand-up routines by various comedians, mixed with an overall story involving much black humour.

It is significant for involving a large number of British comedians, many of whom went on to work on some of the most successful comedy programmes of the 2000s.

It marked the first collaboration of Edgar Wright, Simon Pegg and Jessica Stevenson, who would go on to make cult sitcom Spaced and Shaun of the Dead.

David Devant & His Spirit Wife were the "house band" for the series, performing segments in every episode, from their first album, Work, Lovelife, Miscellaneous.