Mongrels
- TV sitcom
- BBC Three
- 2010 - 2011
- 17 episodes (2 series)
An adult puppet sitcom for BBC Three about a fox, a cat, a dog and a pigeon who hang out together in an inner-city yard. Stars Tony Way, Rufus Jones, Lucy Montgomery, Katy Brand, Dan Tetsell and more.
Episode menu
Series 1, Episode 1 - Nelson The Online Predator
Further details
Nelson uses Toby Anstis's social networking login to set up a blind date with a human. However, he gets a shock when he discovers the Wendy he was planning to meet isn't a human being after all, but a chicken.
Destiny joins owner Gary for the canine horror show that is Strictly Dog Dancing and falls for badboy Rivers from the dog disobedience class. If she is to see Rivers again, Destiny has to start behaving really badly.
When Marion's owner dies, Kali sees an opportunity for Marion to pose as a missing cat called Chopsticks in order to rob his owner for all she's worth. Marion finds his new life most comfortable, until his new owner takes him to be neutered.
Song: The Chicken Song (F*** Chickens) - Sung by Vince, featuring Nelson.
Written by Daniel Peak and Danielle Ward.
Notes
Some sources give this episode the unofficial title Chicken.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Tuesday 22nd June 2010
- Time
- 10pm
- Channel
- BBC Three
- Length
- 30 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
Date | Time | Channel |
---|---|---|
Wednesday 23rd June 2010 | 11:45pm | BBC3 |
Friday 25th June 2010 | 10:30pm | BBC3 |
Sunday 27th June 2010 | 11:15pm | BBC3 |
Monday 20th December 2010 | 12:05am | BBC3 |
Tuesday 28th June 2011 | 11:45pm | BBC3 |
Wednesday 29th June 2011 | 3:45am | BBC3 |
Saturday 16th July 2011 | 2:45am | BBC3 |
Wednesday 20th July 2011 | 12:45am | BBC3 |
Wednesday 20th July 2011 | 3:10am | BBC3 |
Sunday 30th October 2011 | 3:20am | BBC3 |
Friday 12th April 2013 | 11:20pm | Dave |
Monday 14th April 2014 | 1:55am | Dave |
Monday 30th June 2014 | 3:15am | Dave |
Wednesday 17th September 2014 | 2:15am | Dave |
Saturday 13th December 2014 | 2:30am | Dave |
Saturday 10th January 2015 | 2:45am | Dave |
Friday 22nd January 2016 | 2:00am | BBC3 |
Saturday 5th March 2016 | 3:30am | BBC3 |
Cast & crew
Tony Way | Gary |
Rufus Jones | Nelson (Voice) |
Lucy Montgomery | Destiny (Voice) |
Katy Brand | Kali (Voice) |
Dan Tetsell | Marion (Voice) |
Paul Kaye | Vince (Voice) |
Rita Davies | Margaret (Marion's Dead Owner) |
James Doherty | Dale (Strictly Doggy Dancing Tutor) |
Joan Linder | Ruth (Marion's New Owner) |
Harry Morrison | Policeman |
Jonathan Ryland | Vet |
Zoe Gardner | Dog Trainer |
Lewis Macleod | Chopsticks (Cross-Eyed Cat) (Voice) |
Toby Anstis | Self |
Ruth Bratt | Wendy (Chicken) (Voice) |
Jon Brown | Writer |
Daniel Peak | Writer |
Paul Doolan | Writer (Additional Material) |
Dan Tetsell | Writer (Additional Material) |
Danielle Ward | Writer (Additional Material) |
Paul Mayhew-Archer | Script Editor |
Adam Miller | Director |
Stephen McCrum | Producer |
Mark Freeland | Executive Producer |
Nigel Williams | Editor |
Simon Rogers | Production Designer |
Joe Henson | Composer |
Richie Webb | Composer |
Videos
A little trim downstairs
Marion thinks of undergoing castration.
Featuring: Katy Brand (Kali), Rufus Jones (Nelson), Lucy Montgomery (Destiny) & Dan Tetsell (Marion).
F*** Chickens
Vince gives his honest view of chickens in Cockney music form (not safe for work).
Featuring: Paul Kaye (Vince).