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Psychos is a six-part British television drama series, first broadcast on 6 May 1999, that aired on Channel 4. The series focuses upon a manic-depressive psychiatrist, Dr. Daniel Nash, and the hospital in Glasgow where he works. The series was written by David Wolstencroft and directed by John McKay and Andy Wilson. Douglas Henshall starred as Dr. Daniel Nash, with Neve McIntosh, Alastair Mackenzie and Indira Varma also appearing in lead roles. The series was nominated for the BAFTA Television Award for Best Drama Series, and its writer, Wolstencroft, won the RTS best newcomer award for off-screen talent.
The series was strongly criticised by Ofcom which upheld 28 complaints made by viewers, and stated that, following an investigation, the series "reinforced stereotypes and prejudice towards people involved in mental health". Ofcom also ruled that "a sexual relationship between a doctor and a patient was trivialised and gave the wrong signal about the seriousness of such a breach of trust". In light of the investigation, a planned second series was cancelled and the series was not released on home video. The complete series has since been available to view on All4.
Cast
Douglas Henshall as Dr. Daniel Nash
Neve McIntosh as Dr. Kate Millar
Alastair Mackenzie as Dr. 'Shug' Nevin
Alison Peebles as Anne Cowan
Iain Fraser as Jim Reid
Indira Varma as Dr. Martine Nichol
Jenny McCrindle as Sue Hamilton
Elaine Collins as Laura Robb
Nicholas Clay as Dr. Angus Harvey
Clare Cathcart as Shona Temple
Naoko Mori as Mariko Harris
Lynsey Baxter as Dr. Karen Smith
Peter Capaldi as Mark Collins
Episodes
References
External links
Psychos at IMDb
Psychos at Channel4.com