Why you should watch Psychoville

An underrated classic of the dark comedy genre, Psychoville gave us two series and a Hallowe’en special. It’s been a decade since it started airing on the BBC, but few people seem to be talking about it anymore. So, of course, I’m trying to change that! Whether you missed it the first time, haven’t seen it in years, or never heard of the bloody thing, here’s why you should definitely pay a visit to Psychoville.
Music by Thomas O’Boyle: www.thomasoboy...
Psychoville character websites
Jelly parties:
www.jellypartie...
Joy’s advice for young mums:
www.freddyfruit...
Lomax commodities:
www.lomaxcommod...
Robert Greenspan actor:
www.robertgreen...
Best murders:
www.bestmurders...
More Psychoville-related sites can be found here: www.bbc.co.uk/p...
More special stuff
Reece sings “The First Cut is the Deepest”
• Max and Paddy part 1.avi
Dawn French (Joy Aston) and Jennifer Saunders movie parodies (includes “The Exorcist”)
• Hilarious Classic Film...
The rise and demise of Beanie Babies
• 🐻 The Rise and Demise ...
Tina Turner!
• Maureen's "Simply the ...

[@WeeLin]

Okay, so... who's all here after watching Inside No 9?

[@adamthapazz4137]

✋

[@IfIHadMyTimeAgain]

I was so excited when i saw it

[@jartism]

Me haha

[@johnscott9154]

My mate is working in Holland and can't access iPlayer, so I've had to try and keep all the excitement off facebook. Tonight, someone posted a party dance with inside no 9 plastered all over it on my page and he saw it, oops! So excited by it and judging by the pocast, they've fallen in love with the characters all over again, so hopefully one day, there'll be more

[@Juggler4071]

KZbin recommended this to me, and until I saw the thumbnail I had completely forgotten about Mr Jelly and the whole Psuychoville series. How is that even possible? Good of you to dig it up and resurrect it.

[@Katielovegood44]

I just cant believe the amount of talent these two men have. To write and create all these characters and stories. And then to act so many different roles successfully. They both deserve far more recognition

[@WeeLin]

Every time I watch something of theirs, I'm just blown away by their talent and creativity. How do they do it?

[@paulflint6254]

They are a creative genius force to be reckoned with

[@MableM1985]

So glad to find some love for Psychoville online. It is deeply underrated. I would love a deep dive into the series.

[@edwardmckenzie1156]

"Miss Tina Turner!!!!" That scene made my jaw drop.

[@soulfoodie1]

What is most draw dropping about it is that it was directly based on a woman Reece and Steve had seen in a documentary about Blackpool who would impersonate Tina Turner in a similar manner (have actually seen the clip so verify it is even more strange than what happens in Psychoville!). When I attended a screening of Bernie Clifton's Dressing Room (along with the 'Rope' episode of Psychoville) the line about the Tina Turner impersonation got the biggest laugh of the night

[@WeeLin]

I nearly died!

[@leaflee2066]

What did he say? Don't do your Tina, don't have any fun!

[@joshbarkley4403]

I remember being terrified by the silent singer when I first watched the show, such a classic.

[@WeeLin]

Not now, Silent Singer! I'm still not sure why it's so creepy.

[@CHIGGY118]

Definitely a Twin Peaks "Bob" reference I think!

[@joshuawilliams7734]

@@CHIGGY118 The silent singer does have a Bob vibe doesn't it the way the character looks coupled with the errie distortion of music feels like Steve and Reece were referencing the scene where Bob slow comes towards the camera in Twin Peaks its really creepy

[@paulflint6254]

Still chilling

[@acid3137]

Daniel Kaluuya will always be Tealeaf to me! Fun fact; Daisy Haggard is the daughter of Piers Haggard who directed the wonderful 1971 British horror film Blood On Satan's Claw.

[@geekie168]

I did not know that about Daisy! That's wonderful. And when Daniel Kaluuya was nominated for the Academy Award all I could think of was "Tealeaf"!!!

[@WeeLin]

You're kidding! I went on a huge 70s British horror binge a few years back, during which I saw Blood On Satan's Claw for the first time. Fantastic film! And yet another Psychoville connection in the world of horror.

[@WordUnheard]

Daniel Kaluuya was also great as Mac in The Fades. If you haven't seen it, I highly recommend it. Shame it only ran for half a series, seven episodes in total, but it was a great show nonetheless.

[@nudisco300]

Daniel Kaluuya will always be Parking Pataweyo to me !

[@Lezzyboy87]

@@WordUnheard finally someone else who has seen the fades! Brilliant show

[@soulfoodie1]

Thank you thank you for discussing this under rated show! Brilliant overview . My favourite character is Jeremy Goode (as a librarian I find him far too relatable and I am sure that as a Librarian yourself you have met librarians like him!) I love the fact Reece and Steve wrote Psychoville in response to various experiences of becoming parents

[@WeeLin]

I'd be lying if I said I hadn't met a few Jeremy Goodes in my time! Never saw the Silent Singer though. Yes, I love that Steve and Reece's experience of becoming parents somehow resulted in this. Some writers soften their edges after parenthood - not those two!

[@pythonbyte]

Oscar Lomax and his "commodities" was the highlight of this show.

[@WeeLin]

I'll never forget the quest for old Snappy!

[@pythonbyte]

@@WeeLin NOT FOR SALE!

[@lilibombin6667]

Definitely underrated - I loved this and No. 9 but I’ve realised the majority of people don’t understand this kind of humour and think I’m a bit weird for liking it. Pemberton and Shearsmith are both geniuses but misunderstood by the mainstream

[@HollyLou223]

Fell in love with IN9 and TLOG this year and received the box set of Psychoville for my birthday last week. Watched it, and of course, loved it too 👍

[@WeeLin]

Really glad to hear that more people are getting into Psychoville. Good for you!

[@circle2867]

they should be playing this on bbc2 late night or something. especially with inside no 9 being on

[@WeeLin]

They absolutely should. Oi, Beeb! Get Psychoville back on!

[@soulfoodie1]

Thank you for also covering the websites for the characters - the attention to detail is amazing and the additional material is every bit as good as the series ( shout out to David and Maureen recreating the 'Come to Daddy' video)

[@WeeLin]

I really hope they keep those sites up (a few bits and pieces have gone since). I was rewatching Psychoville, and I remembered the websites from back in the day - was so happy when I saw they were still there!

[@jonathancooper4914]

The murder mystery night and ‘comequitherebianothermurder’ and ‘F*ck Pig’ graffitied on the wall left me in stitches.

[@WeeLin]

Me too! Also, I played a tabletop RPG recently called Cy-Borg and one of the players named their character "F*ck Pig" - I nearly died laughing!

[@bdt3367]

Psychoville is my fave of all their work. When David turned up in IN9 i was so happy!

[@WeeLin]

I actually jumped up and screamed when that happened - what a moment! How they kept it a secret until broadcast is beyond me.

[@bdt3367]

@@WeeLin All this talk is making me want to rewatch Psychoville AGAIN!...... Keep up the good work with your channel 😁

[@jrobertheath]

The Tina Turner scene is probably one of my favorite scenes in all of television.

[@WeeLin]

It's simply the best! It annoys me slightly that the clip on KZbin leaves out one of the best bits - right at the end when Maureen asks "how long have I got?"

[@courtjester4400]

ahhh i found your channel though my current special interest in Inside No.9! your videos are wonderful!

[@Samcole0408]

Same I didn't know what phsycovill was until I found out about it here

[@TheSuperQuail]

The line "Do you want me to mush it up for you?" during the ending montage made me laugh for about 10 minutes straight.

[@WeeLin]

Haha, yes! So many moments still leave me in stitches. I always lose it during the clown fight. And the Superman dance, of course!

[@adelaidefinch6197]

Also I must add, thank you for having such a great breakdown of all these amazing shows. I come here to convince friends to watch them. :-)

[@WeeLin]

Thanks! Glad to help convert the masses - these are shows that deserve to be seen, I think.

[@EditedAF987]

Got the series 1+2 and Halloween special dvds for Christmas and I’m absolutely loving the show so far. Thanks so much for recommending it. I definitely consider them exquisite commodities

[@WeeLin]

Glad you're enjoying it! It really does deserve more attention than it seems to get. Most of the websites for Psychoville are still online, which you might appreciate too!

[@shrimptondrummer7886]

I love anything by Reece and Steve!Absolutely agree that Psychoville was completely underrated.For me it has some of the funniest one liners from Mr Jelly that are completely overlooked.Keep up the good work,love the vids!!Also,any League videos coming?✌

[@WeeLin]

Everything Mr Jelly comes out with is solid gold. Especially his comments on Exorcist 2 during the Hallowe'en special (totally agree with him btw). At this point, it'd be mad if I didn't do a League of Gentlemen video - I'm still trying to figure out a title for it. Might be favourite sketches, might be most disturbing characters, I'm not sure yet. But any excuse to watch it all over again!

[@peterhammond1701]

@@WeeLin Maybe do a kill count for Edward and Tubbs. Don't forget to mention their own deaths, possibly the most cruel, unexpected and hilarious endings for the most (un)loved characters ever.

[@ruthrobinson2232]

I’ve just rewatched psychoville. Still as funny now as it was then!

[@WeeLin]

I need to re-rewatch it (and get more people into it!)

[@adelaidefinch6197]

One of my favourite tv shows! Such an influence on me!

[@WeeLin]

Greetings leaguers, niners and psychos of KZbin! Got a question for my 1K subs Q&A video? Post it as a reply, and I’ll try to answer as many as possible. Cheers - Lindsay x

[@1990NMiller]

Who's your favourite small part / one off character from League of Gentlemen? I have a big soft spot for Pop, even though he's only in a couple of scenes. He's so memorable and creepy and weird.

[@1990NMiller]

Also, if my question is a bit too much like others that get asked, the what do you think the "special stuff" is?

[@Samcole0408]

What do you think is the best character in the leuge of gentlemen

[@scrambled5948]

I have 2 questions for you: 1. Since the decade is coming to an end, what do you think is the best movie made in the 2010's? 2. On an unrelated note, which do you prefer: Blur or Oasis?

[@Samcole0408]

No to do with the shows but what kind of microphone do you use for the videos I want to start my own channel and the video has great audio quality

[@LovelyRuthie]

Glad to have caught this one so early! There are some absolute gems of scenes throughout the two series & some cracking performances - I agree, The Sowerbutts version of 'Superman' is pure gold & Freddy's final scenes were to die for ;) The description of the series being the 'middle child' is pretty much where it sits for me. It straddles (legs akimbo, so to speak) League & No.9 as a bridge between the two. Really looking forward to your analysis of 'Twelve Days of Christine'...I wonder if we have the same fan theories ;)

[@Katielovegood44]

Just finished another run thro haha and I have to say Mr Jelly is my favourite. The banter with ladybird face is really funny. But I do also enjoy tea leaf.. was gutted when he was shot :(

[@WeeLin]

Poor Tealeaf... I'm sure he'll go on to better things. And just by coincidence, I've remembered that Mr Lomax's first name is "Oscar"!

[@julialinnea8592]

I just started rewatching this today 😍😍😍

[@WeeLin]

I rewatched the Hallowe'en special last month, then I ended up watching the lot again from the beginning. It's so good, even better than I remember!

[@ChorltonandtheWheelies]

Can u tell me where I can watch it please? I couldn't find it on I played - is it on Netflix? Thank u in advance 😊

[@SliceOfDog]

Great video! As other commenters have said, it's wonderful to see this show getting some appreciation - and for the record, I rate it as their best work, even above Inside No. 9. I had no idea there was an extended Halloween episode (or rather that the one I had seen had been shortened), so I'll go seek that out! Thanks for sharing! (And on the off-chance that you haven't seen it, I thoroughly recommend the behind-the-scenes special for 'David and Maureen', which shows how they managed to do the whole episode in one take. Fascinating and very clever stuff)

[@WeeLin]

I loved that they put that on the DVD to prove they did David and Maureen in one take (I already thought they did - it has all the energy of a single take, they're all highly experienced in live performance, plus I was so engrossed I missed the cut!) And yeah, the Hallowe'en episode originally had a whole section with Mr Lomax and Tealeaf, which I think was the part cut for the shorter version.

[@gabrielroddie2078]

Please do a deep-dive, I absolutely love these shows and your channel!

[@quickflash2studios232]

Hoiti Toyti is a toy shop in my Grandparent’s town!

[@pandora9092]

Thank you so much for making such a good video! This show deserves so much more recognition, thanks to you, they got a tiny bit of that 👏😊

[@WeeLin]

Well, it's bound to get a bit more attention now, thanks to Inside No 9. But a few folk did say they gave it a try after watching this video, and I couldn't be prouder!

[@shawbag11]

And now theres a inside no9 ep based on it so even more reason to watch XD

[@WeeLin]

Anyone else still in shock from that reveal? I know I am!

[@JustinSmith1973]

Wait, wat? I dip in and out of inside no.9 (preferring the leagure and pyschoville). I'll have to check this one out specifically now I know one exist. Cheers!

[@criticalboot2567]

what episode is it?

[@mantha8583]

I have never seen Psychoville, I am a huge fan of Inside No.9 so I might give Psychoville a watch.

[@WeeLin]

Definitely worth a watch, even if it's a bit harder to find on streaming platforms. If you like No 9 and the League of Gentlemen, you're pretty much guaranteed to enjoy Psychoville.

[@dariogeorge8680]

I remember seeing The League of Gentlemen when I was in my early 20s and didn't find it to be very funny...Perhaps it's time to revisit it now that I'm an old(er) f**c. Anyway, I love both Psychoville, and Inside No 9, and can't wait for the season 5 of the latter. Also, I enjoy your videos very much, keep it up. Cheers!

[@WeeLin]

Thanks so much! I hope you enjoy the League on your revisit - if not, that's okay, it's not for everyone. And at least we've got more No 9 to look forward to!

[@sandraweilbrenner67]

Now i understand the psychoville - inside no 9 crossover in the episode where the mom and son become ghosts obsessed with serial killers.

[@WeeLin]

That episode must have been so strange for the people who hadn't seen Psychoville first!

[@lemonlazer5687]

This video is frighteningly accurate. Been a inside 9/league of G fanatic for some time now but never seen psychoville. It also hurts the fact that the bbc removed it so alternative viewing is in order

[@Randomlybeingme93]

Always love seeing Daniel Kaluuya in bigger thing's, always been super talented so it's nice seeing him get world wide acknowledgement

[@glowing571]

Definitely one of the most underrated shows. It is a rare gift to be able to create something that is genuinely funny and clever while also being genuinely disturbing and horrific. I remember when I first saw the silent singer I couldn't get it out of my head after the episode ended.Thoroughly creepy. Reece and Steve are brilliant and I can't believe I have not seen Inside No9 yet. I will be starting the series in the next few weeks though so happy days ahead.

[@wearelegion1163]

I loved this show. Wish I could watch it again, but I don’t think it’s available in US anymore.

[@juliannaking4473]

@Simon Simon there r much better places...off 2 re watch

[@carlanthonydelosangeles7411]

Time to watch this soon. ❤

[@WeeLin]

You'll love it if you enjoy their other stuff!

[@Samcole0408]

I love this channel and congratulations on 1.4k subs this is great content and you talk about my favourite shows and I hope the channel grows and gets the attention it deserves

[@auntiecreeps1414]

I finally got to watch this amazing series!! Loved it SO MUCH!! Criminally underrated! ♥

[@WeeLin]

Isn't it? I can't believe it doesn't get more attention than the rest of their work. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@auntiecreeps1414]

@@WeeLin I loved every minute of it! 🤓

[@armydreamers2256]

i like every scene mr.Jelly in.

[@WeeLin]

Me too! He's my favourite.

[@alfje5492]

Watched it when it went out (loved TLoG, so how could I not watch this) and now bought the DVDs so watching it all over again with the commentaries. Loved it then and love it even more now!

[@Megakzilla]

Hi recently subscribed to your channel following watching your excellent videos on the inside no 9 reviews throughly enjoying your content keep up the good work

[@FairyBogFather]

Your commentary is fantastic. Keep up the good work! You deserve more views!!!

[@WeeLin]

Thank you! And yes, I'll be making more videos in the coming year. Got series 5 of IN9 coming out, plus I haven't done any League of Gentlemen videos yet - should probably correct that!

[@pancakepop680]

I just remembered this today! Definitely gonna rewatch it.

[@BarelyPassingProduct]

In my excitment over Season 7 of Inside No. 9; I have renewed my subscription to BritBox and while I wait for the new season to premiere I will fill my time watching Psychoville thanks to your fantastic recommendation. Thank you WeeLin!

[@WeeLin]

You're very welcome - hope you like it! And if you've seen series 5 of Inside No 9, you may even recognise a few characters.

[@BarelyPassingProduct]

@@WeeLin indeed I do recognize David and his mother!

[@WeeLin]

@@BarelyPassingProduct You might recognise Mr Jelly as well (he was only in No 9 briefly though).

[@BarelyPassingProduct]

@@WeeLin once I have season 7 available and have given them thorough watch throughs, I intend on watching your videos on the recent season and hear your thoughts about them.

[@BarelyPassingProduct]

@@WeeLin was he really!? Now that one I didnt quite seam to pick up on. Now I will have to look!

[@jensimpson1140]

Plenty of other special stuff. I see what you did there. Awesome.

[@SANCHA.]

I just watched Psychoville season 1. Really interesting show.👏

[@WeeLin]

Isn't it? Shame it didn't have more fans. You should check out the Hallowe'en special, then season 2!

[@gavvo-7640]

Never seen this... have just recently bought the complete DVD boxset.... gonna start watching tonight. Watching this video has given me excited vibes!!! Sounds just like my cup of tea :)

[@thedvondud181]

I think it’s absolutely fantastic so glad I finally watched it. Season 2 was my favourite I think. But it was all just perfection!

[@WeeLin]

Series 2 did give us Hattie and the Silent Singer, so that's a great series in my book!

[@vintagesoup79]

Excellent video and great channel! Congratulations on reaching 1k subs. I hope you get more, you deserve it, as you have clearly put the work into your videos. I loved the League of Gentlemen since the radio show, though they started to lose me in Series 3. Psychoville REALLY won me back. I was slightly disappointed how things played out in Series 2 (plot wise). Inside Number 9 is also amazing.

[@WeeLin]

Series 3 of League of Gentlemen lost them quite a few fans, I think. It still has some great moments, and was far better than most stuff on TV at the time, but definitely not the strongest series in my opinion. Psychoville really showed Reece and Steve getting back on form, and the fact that Mark joined them for an episode gave it an extra sense of bridging the gap (with "legz akimbo" - amazing!). I think Inside No 9 shows how well they've mastered the art of storytelling - their previous work was mostly character-driven, so I don't think as much thought went in to ending their arcs. They've really nailed it with this one. Don't know where they'll go next, but I am damned excited to find out!

[@drewcampbell8555]

It still gives me the willies...

[@stevegoodson9022]

Did wonder whether Mr Jelly/Jolly was a nod to my favourite Rik Mayall/Ade Edmunson comedy, 'Mr Jolly Lives Next Door', another underappreciated classic.

[@i_wouldprefer_not_to1196]

I love that film and I've seen it so many times I almost know the script! I'd never thought of his character being a nod to it but I agree it would make sense. Never ever bloody anything ever!

[@WeeLin]

You know, I'm a fan of Rik Mayall and Ade Edmunson, but somehow I've never heard of this. I must check that out, thanks so much!

[@stevegoodson9022]

Just been watching Psychoville season 2 again, in episode 4, the toyshop owner is on the phone to a 'Mr Yakimoto' about the simpsons chess set. Mr Yakimoto is a minor character in Mr Jolly Lives Next Door, another reference possibly?

[@MissMaraJoy]

I watched Inside No 9 a month or two ago and instantly fell in love with Steve and Reece's work! I moved on to watching Psychoville, and I'm planning to watch The League of Gentlemen next. I'm watching the shows in the reverse order of when they were made, but they've all been SO GOOD! I've really enjoyed your longer videos that have gone in-depth for IN9, and I would love to see some more Psychoville content on your channel :-)

[@WeeLin]

Thank you! It must be strange watching all of their work in reverse, but I hope you enjoy it. I've got some League of Gentlemen videos on here too, but I'd watch the full three series and anniversary specials before that, as they're quite spoiler-heavy. I'll keep Psychoville in mind for future content too - more people are watching it now thanks to Inside No 9!

[@MissMaraJoy]

I've completed the show!! I watched all four seasons (plus the movie) and I really really enjoyed it. I definitely feel like it is more relatable to people in the UK and in smaller towns like that (maybe??) and definitely not me in California LOL but I still found it to be an incredibly charming and funny show. It's very interesting to see their work from over 20 years ago and to compare it to what they're doing currently. And NOW I can watch back all their shows in chronological order!!!! :p

[@Karlito77751]

Silent singer, greatest character in comedy

[@WeeLin]

Comedy or horror, take your pick!

[@bassethound7133]

I frickin love this show

[@WeeLin]

Me too - it's so underrated!

[@Samcole0408]

Befor I found this channel I didn't know phsycovill existed but I am so glad I found it through this channel I love no 9 and the leuge of gentlemen

[@kellydalstok8900]

After discovering Inside Number 9 way to late (well into series 8) I had a lot of catching up to do after it finished. When googling Steve and Reece I found out about Psychoville and bought the complete series on DVD. I loved it, I rarely laughed so hard at gruesome situations on film. Mr. Jelly will always be my favorite character on the show. Although to be honest, I love every Shearsmith character, as I’ve got a bit of a crush on him.

[@Sam-ym1sq]

got season one and two on dvd for christmas watched all of season one and one episode of two and I absolutely love it. I'm big fan of league and number nine (which was how I found the channel) and was aware of psychoville but probably wouldn't have watched if this video hadn't compelled so thanks for introducing me into this utterly bizarre world.

[@WeeLin]

See, this is why I had to make this video - I couldn't find anyone else talking about Psychoville, and I knew there were people out there who would appreciate it. Very glad to have brought even more weirdness into your world!

[@Sam-ym1sq]

Extra glad you introduced me to the show after yesterday's number 9

[@WeeLin]

@@Sam-ym1sq Yeah, who'd have thought it? Really glad I made this video now. And I guess Psychoville had its fanbase after all.

[@MrArchie800]

I'm a 50 something year old who likes to think of myself as fairly intelligent, cultured and world-wise. I've watched all the 'classics' (both TV and big screen), and as of 2022 Psychoville is still up there with one of the best (and strangest) things I've ever watched on screen.

[@colinwhite6719]

I own all of Psychoville on DVD. Thought it was a great show, and my personal favourite was the Halloween episode that had the anthology theme to it like Inside No 9. Might be time for a re-watch soon.

[@GrubStLodger]

The second Psychoville series is my favourite thing they've done

[@WeeLin]

It was such an ambitious series, plus it gave us the horror that was the Silent Singer!

[@cherry-or2rk]

Yesssss! I'm a huge enormous fan& missed my fav.. silent singer, I love the hell of my psychoville!! More more..So it's may 2020..more yea!?

[@WeeLin]

Not now, silent singer! How on earth did they come up with something like that?

[@3leggedsharkkickssurferinballs]

Silent Singer was also my favourite! ( closely followed by Mr. Jelly)

[@jackbulmerfilms6771]

Psychoville actually scared me at times, season 2

[@WeeLin]

Was it the Silent Singer? That creeped me out as well.

[@jackbulmerfilms6771]

WeeLin yeah and the one who chained her nephews husband to the radiator, I'm twelve but I love this show and all the other stuff they've done

[@no-oneman.4140]

Brilliant - thank you.

[@WeeLin]

You're very welcome!

[@godofgaming6905]

Have you seen the episode of inside number nine where jelly the clown is in it and the 2 characters who murdered somebody

[@WeeLin]

Yes, and I think I actually screamed when I first saw it! I made this video a few months before it came out, and I honestly thought people had just forgotten about Psychoville. Turned out I was wrong! If you want to hear my initial thoughts on the IN9 episode (along with the rest of series 5), I made a playlist of my first impressions - just look for "Inside No 9: Series 5" and it should be on there.

[@godofgaming6905]

@@WeeLin oh and I watched that video and I haven’t seen psychoville but I liked the episode I thought the twist was good and I love the fact that they shined light on 2 of my favorite tv show characters

[@armydreamers2256]

i watched it many times.

[@DavidLye-no4ht]

David and Maureen are the best characters Reece and Steve have ever come up with!

[@avejantzero9090]

Just finished to watch, this was pure fun for me.

[@WeeLin]

It's a really fun show, even when it's at its darkest. In fact, that might be when it's the most fun!

[@Ze-Germanzuk]

Always liked that Joy's baby is Freddy Fruitcake... Like the say, "nutty as a fruitcake" when describing a crazy person

[@WeeLin]

And yet, it sounds just cutesy enough to be the kind of thing a doting mum might call her baby, even one that isn't terrifying and made of plastic!

[@roryallden70]

One of the most underrated programmes ever made. I'd love a deep dive on it! (I know this is obviously a mega late comment and you'll never see it but still!)

[@WeeLin]

Surprise! (Yes, I do still look at new comments on old videos). I've actually been thinking about doing some more Psychoville videos, as it looks like there's still a lot of love for the show, but almost nothing about it on KZbin. Not sure when I'd get round to it, but I'll keep it in mind.

[@Wintis_Swizzle]

Just had 1&2 delivered. Can’t wait to laugh hard again 🤗❤️

[@WeeLin]

It's a real good treat! Always worth a rewatch.

[@shczzma3083]

i love inside no9 and the league of gentlemen so i thought i would watch this but i cant find it anywhere :(

[@WeeLin]

Sadly it doesn't seem to be on any streaming services at the moment (I always suggest it whenever I can). The DVDs and Blu Rays can often be picked up very cheap, if you're able to play them.

[@daniellewillis2767]

Could you please do a retrospective on In the Flesh?

[@stepn2myparlor]

The Psychoville series is just way too cool. I watched it years ago and have a photo of Mr Jelly hanging up in my upstairs hallway (along with Henry of Eraserhead). I've not subscribed to BritBox but I do want to watch Psychoville again. And let friends and neighbors know about it. I do not personally know anyone else who has watched it.

[@WeeLin]

Has anyone ever asked you why you have a picture of a scary clown in the hallway? And thanks - I didn't know Psychoville was on BritBox, and people sometimes ask where they can watch it. Hopefully more people will get into it, it's such a great show!

[@stepn2myparlor]

WeeLin: whoa! I found that I bought the Psychoville 4-DVD set a decade ago. Found it and sent it to a friend in another state who is interested in what makes me tick. :) She just finished the 2nd disc and loves it!!! But then, who wouldn’t??

[@CHIGGY118]

I just found out that there's a Mrs Sowerbutts living just down the road here! I have no idea if she has a son called David or if they have ever done a bad murder.... but one can hope.

[@Ben_Kirkham]

I always neglected Psychoville, so I’ve just watched the whole lot in a few days. The first series was terrific, and I greatly enjoyed the Halloween special. The second series… lacked, somehow. I don’t know what it is, there just seemed to be an attempt to stretch it longer than it needed to be. Hattie didn’t seem to serve much purpose, to be honest. Still some terrific stuff in it, though. Excellent cast, excellent characters. I’m glad David and Maureen’s stories were resolved in Inside No 9.

[@phoebewoodhouse293]

Where can I watch it? The only Pemberton/Shearsmith I haven’t watched

[@WeeLin]

Annoyingly, it's no longer on iPlayer and they've also taken it off Netflix. I have it on DVD. Anyone else know where it can be found right now?

[@DylanRobins-v4n]

Is that the music from Ghosts from maple creek?

[@lauraholmes2402]

As a British person, I’ve never heard pantomime being explained. You just kind of know what it is. So hearing you describe it was bizarre but yes, completely normal 😂

[@WeeLin]

It was a weird thing to think about as an outsider, but I'd come to realise (through knowing people who didn't grow up in the UK or Ireland) that "pantomime" to them simply meant "mime" and they had NO frame of reference for the madness that is "panto". It felt right to give an explanation, which was honestly a bit of a challenge in itself. It's one of those things you grow up with, but becomes completely absurd the moment you stop to think about it!

[@Mangotom-xs6uo]

Love u and psycho ville

[@WeeLin]

Thanks!

[@paulflint6254]

This is a genius show, love psychoville.

[@WeeLin]

Genius is what it is! And I'm glad it's finally getting a bit more recognition.

[@paulflint6254]

I bought the show, so I can watch at my heart's content.

[@flannerymonaghan-morris1317]

This reminds me a bit of Stephen King’s It meets Sense8 meets Stranger Things....

[@WeeLin]

I'd pay good money to see Pennywise meet Mr Jelly!

[@flannerymonaghan-morris1317]

WeeLin yeah. Wonder why they didn’t consider Shearsmith for the (superb) 2017 movie.

[@flannerymonaghan-morris1317]

That or he could’ve been the Joker instead of Joaquin Phoenix....

[@WeeLin]

@@flannerymonaghan-morris1317 I've not seen Joker yet, but when I do, I'll be imagining him speaking in Reece's angry northern voice!

[@Lezzyboy87]

Did anyone ever see the fades? Also with daniel

[@WeeLin]

Nope, but if Daniel's in it, then that's a very good reason to check it out.

[@thecolumboconfabpodcast4887]

I stumbled upon "Inside No. 9" from a podcast, bought the first series on Blu-Ray, and I was hooked. I thought it sort of lagged in the fourth series, but the recent fifth series made an exception of the rule about diminishing returns. I love it. Therefore, I had to check out "Psychoville", and I was pleased until the second season, when they start bumping off main characters as quickly as "The Walking Dead". Overall, it was okay, but "Inside No. 9" remains one of the most ingenious shows I've ever seen, and I can't believe these guys co-wrote (probably more or less) every episode. Confession: I don't like "Riddle of the Sphinx".

[@WeeLin]

I didn't talk about it in the video (as it would be a bit too spoiler-heavy for those who haven't seen it) but I did start to feel quite disappointed with all the killings in series 2. One alone would have been a dramatic twist, but it got to the stage where you start thinking "who are they going to bump off this week?" I loved all of those characters, and it started to feel like a cheap send-off. However, I did like some of the new characters in the second series, and I was glad to see the last two "original" characters in Death Be No Proud. I can see people not liking Riddle of the Sphinx - definitely one of the nastiest episodes in my opinion, and I very nearly vomited on my first watch. Still one of my favourites, so I guess I'm just weird!

[@louisejoyful]

Love it.

[@Sungod0502]

I loved psychoville mr jelly is my favourite character lmao

[@Horcrux_maker]

As much as i love TLoG I've found myself rewatching psychoville more,so well written and acted,so many great twists,so dark yet so full of heart in places,the only issue i had was the Hattie plot in s2 felt like a leftover from the league,i know some of Mr Lomax was from those days as well as some others,but they seemed to fit in more whereas Hattie felt a bit out of place

[@jamessunderland7435]

I really gotta dress up as the Silent Singer for Halloween if not the Silent Singer then definitely Tina Turner!!😆😆

[@donyat6188]

Great video. Keep it up

[@oopscoop7292]

DEEP DIVE! DEEP DIVE! DEEP DIVE!

[@WeeLin]

Somehow I get the impression you'd like a deep dive! I'll add it to my list for future video ideas. And I'm glad to know that people out there enjoy Psychoville as much as me.

[@dn83]

anywhere in the uk i can watch this at the minute

[@rvnmedic1968]

I liked and subbed and I don't know why...

[@WeeLin]

Well, I don't have a problem with that - welcome!

[@rvnmedic1968]

@@WeeLin Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays and a Healthy 2022!

[@cerburrows9380]

Where can I watch though.

[@WeeLin]

I'm not sure if any streaming services have it at the moment, but it looks like the whole series is still up on Daily Motion. You can usually pick up DVD copies quite cheap too.

[@cerburrows9380]

@@WeeLin both series are on Amazon Prime Video (for a price) binged them both the last couple days. Very much enjoyed. The Silent Singer genuinely unnerved me.

[@lea6555]

Telling you now, Silent Singer really made me shit-up, and still does XD

[@WeeLin]

Who knows how they come with this stuff? Apparently they had the character and costume for years before they used it on TV, and used to prank each other by disappearing for a bit and coming back dressed as the Silent Singer.

[@lea6555]

@@WeeLin hahaaaa that's so them ❤️

[@lukebriwn7108]

I can't find the show anywhere,anyone else get any luck

[@PrinceKumar-ec8qt]

Did u check on netflix ??

[@3leggedsharkkickssurferinballs]

I think it used to be on Netflix, but not anymore :/ I ended up just buying the DVD. It was more than worth it!

[@justintai8725]

I loved this ❤️ spooky 👻 and brilliant 💀 ☠️ 💀

[@johnscott9154]

Psychoville is their finest work. The Gap Band is probably the funniest thing I've ever seen.

[@bmo14lax]

"my fav murders" lol 😂

[@adamdavanna6229]

I think Psychoville is overlooked because it’s harder to watch. Both TLOG and IN9 are easily available on BBC iPlayer whereas Psychoville is only really available on DVD - you have to buy it online.

[@WeeLin]

That might have something to do with it, however it was on Netflix a few years back (they had the lot, including the Hallowe'en special), but I don't remember anyone talking about it then either. I'm surprised iPlayer don't have Psychoville up, and haven't for quite a while, especially as the BBC's KZbin channels still have quite a lot of clips.