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Psychoville

Thu, Jun 18, 2009
  • Comedy
  • Mystery
Series · Synopsis

Synopsis

Five strangers receive blackmail notes from an anonymous source, leading them on a dark and surreal journey as their lives unravel, featuring bizarre characters like a man-child, a one-handed clown, and a blind millionaire.

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  • BBC Two↗
Cast

Top of the call sheet

  • Reece Shearsmith
    Reece Shearsmith
    as Maureen Sowerbutts / Various Characters
  • Steve Pemberton
    Steve Pemberton
    as David Sowerbutts / Various Characters
  • Imelda Staunton
    Imelda Staunton
    as Grace Andrews
  • Mark Bonnar
    Mark Bonnar
    as Detective Finney
  • Daniel Ings
    Daniel Ings
    as Kelvin
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Episodes

2 seasons · 13 episodes

Ended · 13 aired
Season 1
7 episodes · 7 aired
▾
  • E1
    Black Mail
    Aired · Thu, Jun 18, 2009 · 30m

    A blind recluse with an unusual hobby, a telekinetic pantomime dwarf, an embittered hook-handed clown, a serial killer-obsessed man-child and a deranged but caring midwife all receive the ominous message 'I know what you did'. The past catches up with these five seemingly unconnected characters as they go about their darkly comic present-day lives.

  • E2
    Lomax
    Aired · Thu, Jun 25, 2009 · 30m

    Mr Lomax enlists the help of his care worker in the quest to complete his unusual collection. Things go from bad to worse when a misunderstanding leads David and his mum to cover up for his incompetence at the murder mystery evening. Robert is surprised when Debbie asks him out on a dinner date and midwife Joy enlightens the morning group with the perils of choosing a water birth.

  • E3
    Jelly
    Aired · Thu, Jul 2, 2009 · 30m

    This episode reveals the story of how Mr Jelly, the one-handed children's entertainer, ended up the way he is. Mr Lomax travels to the private auction of Snappy the Crocodile in Dudley. David and his mum dispatch their next victim disguised as beauticians, and Robert wreaks his revenge on Debbie during a midweek matinee of Snow White.

  • E4
    David and Maureen
    Aired · Thu, Jul 9, 2009 · 30m

    David and his mum are mid-murder when an unexpected visitor throws them into panic. Who is the mystery caller? What will happen to the body in the trunk? And will Maureen finally get to try one of those pyramid teabags?

  • E5
    Joy
    Aired · Thu, Jul 16, 2009 · 30m

    Midwife Joy is left alone with her demonstration doll Freddy when a Pinocchio-like miracle happens. David and his mum lure their next victim to a waxwork museum, and Mr Jolly explains to Mr Jelly the reason for the blackmail letters.

  • E6
    Robert
    Aired · Thu, Jul 23, 2009 · 30m

    Robert uses Debbie's amnesia for his own ends. A battle of wills ensues with more than cross words flying through the air. Mr Jelly is entertaining an old people's home when a phone call from Mr Jolly plunges him back into danger. Maureen learns the truth about her killing spree. Mr Lomax has acquired a new home help.

  • E7
    Ravenhill
    Aired · Thu, Jul 30, 2009 · 30m

    All of the characters are drawn back to the scene of their crime. Who has summoned them there and for what terrible purpose? Meanwhile, Kerry takes Robert from the theatre to the heart of the deep, dark woods. Will anyone survive the great day of judgement?

Season 2
6 episodes · 6 aired
▾
  • E1
    Survivors
    Aired · Thu, May 5, 2011 · 30m

    The survivors of the explosion at Ravenhill Psychiatric Hospital reunite to bury one of their number killed in the blast. But there is to be no rest for the wicked, as new mysteries are unearthed.

  • E2
    Dinner Party
    Aired · Thu, May 12, 2011 · 30m

    The search for the missing locket continues with the investigation turning to Christopher Biggins for answers. Meanwhile, we find out what happened to Robert and Kerry as we return to the mysterious cottage in the woods.

  • E3
    Hancock
    Aired · Thu, May 19, 2011 · 30m

    Mr Lomax reveals more about his past and his hatred for Tony Hancock becomes clear. Meanwhile Mr Jelly arrives at a booking meant to be for Mr Jolly and hopes no one will tell the difference.

  • E4
    Sunnyvale
    Aired · Thu, May 26, 2011 · 30m

    Desperate measures are called for as Jeremy Goode searches for the missing library book. Mrs Wren is in peril from several parties and only one man can save her. But will he be bothered?

  • E5
    The Hunt
    Aired · Thu, Jun 2, 2011 · 30m

    With danger mounting and few witnesses left, Tealeaf, with the help of Peter Bishop, tries to solve the mystery of the locket. Things don't quite go to plan. Elsewhere, once again Jelly becomes Jolly with unexpected results.

  • E6
    Andrews Nanotech
    Aired · Mon, Jun 6, 2011 · 30m

    The secret of the missing locket is finally exposed and the enormity of what is at stake revealed. But are there enough characters left alive to care?