'Asylum' is a British comedy series that aired in 1997, set in a mental institution. Directed and written by Edgar Wright, with co-writing by David Walliams, the show served as a platform for stand-up routines by various comedians, interwoven with an overarching narrative filled with dark humor. Notably, it marked the first collaboration between Edgar Wright, Simon Pegg, and Jessica Stevenson, who later created the cult sitcom 'Spaced' and the film 'Shaun of the Dead.'