British Comedy: Psychoville

Years: 2009-2011
Broadcaster: BBC
Genre: Dark Comedy, Sitcom
Written by: Reece Shearsmith, Steve Pemberton
Stars: Reece Shearsmith, Steve Pemberton
Episodes: 14
Episode Average: 8.214

BEST EPISODES:
David and Maureen (2009), Ravenhill (2009)

SERIES ONE

(2009)
7 episodes
Series Score: 59
Episode Average: 8.43
Perfect 10's: 2

S1E1

BLACK MAIL

Originally broadcast: 18 June 2009
Directed by: Matt Lipsey
Written by: Steve Pemberton, Reece Shearsmith

"I know what you did" letters are delivered around the country, a scary clown blames the loss of a hand on a rival, and a butler is sacked for doing a bad murder.

"Here you are. Cash in hand."

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 3
TOTAL: 7

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S1E2

LOMAX

Originally broadcast: 25 June 2009
Directed by: Matt Lipsey
Written by: Steve Pemberton, Reece Shearsmith

"You killed her" messages are sent in five different ways, there's a bidding war for Snappy the Crocodile, and David and Maureen seek revenge for the sacking.

"No girls, no smoking and no meat pies."

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 8

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S1E3

JELLY

Originally broadcast: 2 July 2009
Directed by: Matt Lipsey
Written by: Steve Pemberton, Reece Shearsmith

The third message is sent out in the form of a videotape, Mr. Jelly learns that he is not the intended recipient of the messages, and Robert gets revenge on Debbie after she humiliated him.

"What special needs? A boil-wash twice a week?"

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 5
TOTAL: 9

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S1E4

DAVID AND MAUREEN

Originally broadcast: 9 July 2009
Directed by: Matt Lipsey
Written by: Steve Pemberton, Reece Shearsmith

David and Maureen dispose of another witness, a policeman almost catches them in the act, and the fate of David's father is revealed.

"Really? Well, you should have seen 'em before he got his gums on 'em. Pinky and Perky, me husband used to call 'em."

HOLY GODIVA 5 - ONION JACK 5
TOTAL: 10

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S1E5

JOY

Originally broadcast: 16 July 2009
Directed by: Matt Lipsey
Written by: Steve Pemberton, Reece Shearsmith

A raven key and an "I'm waiting" note are the next messages, Joy is attacked by Freddie, and Mr. Jelly learns about Ravenhill Hospital.

"Fancy you smearing the walls with your own excrement.
You could have used Nutella, it's exactly the same."

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 8

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S1E6

ROBERT

Kerry reveals the truth about Robert's powers, Mr. Jolly falls victim to the black gloved man, and almost everyone seems to be heading to Ravenhill.

"No, not wipe my bum. Iggy, biggy, smelly belly, do some magic for Mr. Jelly"

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 8

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S1E7

ANIMALS

Originally broadcast: 30 June 2009
Directed by: Matt Lipsey
Written by: Steve Pemberton, Reece Shearsmith

Kerry tricks Robert, Lomax doesn't want the chase to end, and all becomes clear when the black gloved man reveals themselves.

"He was always the weakest link, goodbye."

HOLY GODIVA 5 - ONION JACK 5
TOTAL: 10

HALLOWEEN
SPECIAL

(2010)

SPECIAL

PSYCHOVILLE HALLOWEEN SPECIAL

Originally broadcast: 31 October 2010
Directed by: Matt Lipsey
Written by: Steve Pemberton, Reece Shearsmith

Ravenhill Hospital is visited as a possible location for Dale Winton's Overnight Ghost Hunt, Mr. Jelly falls victim to trick or treaters, and Joy carves Freddie a pumpkin with a difference.

"Are you alright, David? You look a bit green."

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 8

SERIES TWO

(2009)
6 episodes
Series Score: 48
Episode Average: 8.0
Perfect 10's: 1

S2E1

SURVIVORS

Originally broadcast: 5 May 2011
Directed by: Matt Lipsey
Written by: Steve Pemberton, Reece Shearsmith

There's some strange attire for a funeral, Joy's new Freddie pushes George to leave her, and Detective Finney's looking for answers.

"Tealeaf, you're such an idiot. You've put my bloody phone in my lunchbox."

HOLY GODIVA 5 - ONION JACK 5
TOTAL: 10

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S2E2

DINNER PARTY

Originally broadcast: 12 May 2011
Directed by: Matt Lipsey
Written by: Steve Pemberton, Reece Shearsmith

Finney asks Biggins about the locket, Robert escapes from Kerry's clutches, and Lomax receives the last page from 'Lady Don't Fall Backwards'

"It's just lumps of fish finger. David nibbles all the breadcrumbs off and I just plopped them in a Marie-rose sauce."

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 8

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S2E3

HANCOCK

Originally broadcast: 19 May 2011
Directed by: Matt Lipsey
Written by: Steve Pemberton, Reece Shearsmith

David meets a stranger on a train, Mr. Jelly takes on a job meant for Mr. Jolly, and Lomax reveals more about his hatred for Tony Hancock when his son asks to see him.

"Robin's fault. Spent ages unblocking that toilet bowl. You should have seen me. It's like Augustus Gloop"

HOLY GODIVA 3 - ONION JACK 3
TOTAL: 10

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S2E4

SUNNYDALE

Originally broadcast: 26 May 2011
Directed by: Matt Lipsey
Written by: Steve Pemberton, Reece Shearsmith

Jeremy goes to extremes in his quest to find the missing library book, there's a lot of people buzzing about in the nursing home, and Tealeaf discovers something about Edwina's past.

"Why? Are they doing them salmon fishcakes again? I told 'em, they ought to use tinned. Fred West's."

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 8

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S2E5

THE HUNT

Originally broadcast: 2 June 2011
Directed by: Matt Lipsey
Written by: Steve Pemberton, Reece Shearsmith

Jeremy's connection with Ravenhill is revealed, the locket changes hands more than once, and Mr. Jelly finds a head and a hand.

"Hi, Debbie. We're such big fans of 'Shit Finger'"

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 8

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S2E6

ANDREWS NANOTECH

Jennifer's condition changes, Mr. Jelly heads for London, and Grace's dealings are big news.

"Your friend has just come at me with a prick in his hand."

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 8

DAVID SOWERBUTTS

Played by Steve Pemberton
14 Episodes
in... Robert (2009)

MAUREEN SOWERBUTTS

Played by Reece Shearsmith
13 Episodes
in... David and Maureen (2009)

JASON GRIFFIN

Played by Mark Gatiss
1 Episodes
in... David and Maureen (2009)

ROBIN

Played by David Bamber
4 Episodes
in... Dinner Party (2011)

SIMON

Played by James Holmes
4 Episodes
in... Hancock (2011)

MR.JELLY

Played by Reece Shearsmith
13 Episodes
in... Lomax (2009)

MR.JOLLY

Played by Adrian Scarborough
6 Episodes
in... Jelly (2009)

CLAUDIA WREN

Played by Vilma Hollingbery
6 Episodes
in... Andrews Nanotech (2011)

JUDGE PENNYWISE

Played by Steve Pemberton
1 Episodes
in... Jelly (2009)

JOY ASTON

Played by Dawn French
8 Episodes
in... Black Mail (2009)

FREDDIE FRUITCAKE

7 Episodes
in... Joy (2009)

GEORGE ASTON

Played by Steve Pemberton
8 Episodes
in... Joy (2009)

NICOLA

Played by Elizabeth Berrington
5 Episodes
in... Lomax (2009)

DEBBIE HART

Played by Daisy Haggard
8 Episodes
in... Black Mail (2009)

KERRY CUSHING

Played by Lisa Hammond
8 Episodes
in... Ravenhill (2009)

ROBERT GREESPAN

Played by Jason Tompkins
7 Episodes
in... Black Mail (2009)

BRIAN MACMILLAN

Played by Reece Shearsmith
8 Episodes
in... Robert (2009)

MICHAEL 'TEALEAF' FRY

Played by Daniel Kaluuya
11 Episodes
in... Survivors (2011)

OSCAR LOMAX

Played by Steve Pemberton
9 Episodes
in... Joy (2009)

THE CRABTREE SISTERS

Played by Alison Lintott &
Debbie Chazen
4 Episodes
in... Lomax (2009)

PETER BISHOP

Played by Jason Watkins
4 Episodes
in... Hancock (2011)

SILENT SINGER

Played by Reece Shearsmith
6 Episodes
in... Dinner Party (2011)

JEREMY GOODE

Played by Reece Shearsmith
6 Episodes
in... Survivors (2011)

CHRIS

Played by Tom Andrews
3 Episodes
in... The Hunt (2011)

HATTIE

Played by Steve Pemberton
5 Episodes
in... The Hunt (2011)

SHAHROUZ

Played by Elyes Gabel
5 Episodes
in... Sunnyvale (2011)

EDWINA KENCHINGTON

Played by Eileen Atkins
7 Episodes
in... Ravenhill (2009)

DREW ASPINALL

Played by Matthew Fenton/Alex Waldmann
1 Episodes
in... Halloween Special (2010)

PHIL WALKER

Played by Reece Shearsmith
1 Episodes
in... Halloween Special (2010)

GRACE ANDREWS

Played by Imelda Staunton
7 Episodes
in... Sunnyvale (2011)

KELVIN

Played by Daniel Ings
7 Episodes
in... Andrews Nanotech (2011)

DETECTIVE FINNEY

Played by Mark Bonnar
6 Episodes
in... Andrews Nanotech (2011)