Mongrels. Image shows from L to R: Destiny, Nelson, Kali, Marion, Vince. Image credit: British Broadcasting Corporation.

Mongrels

Episode 1.2 - Destiny The Reluctant Sniffer Dog

Destiny learns of the power of bottom-sniffing, Kali is reunited with an old partner in crime, Nelson adopts one of Vince's cubs and Marion overdoses on catnip.

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In-Depth Episode Synopsis

Warning: the below synopsis may contain spoilers

Destiny goes on a date with a dog who enlightens her to the power of bottom-sniffing when it comes to getting to know someone.

After sniffing all the bottoms in the neighbourhood, including that of broadcaster Paul Ross, she is bitterly disappointed that it seems the love of her life could in fact be her straight-laced, metrosexual fox friend Nelson.

Kali is reunited with an old partner in crime, but is irritated to discover that he has no interest in helping her terrorize the neighbourhood as he has now found God and seen the error of his ways. Annoyed, Kali plots to try and tempt him back to the dark side.

Nelson adopts one of Vince's cubs after Vince reveals that he ate the others in a cannibalistic massacre because he was hungry and couldn't find a spoon for the yoghurts in his fridge - they were rhubarb flavour so he didn't fancy them anyway.

And Marion has severe paranoia and a craving for instant noodles after overdosing on catnip.

Song: What Kind Of God? - Sung by Kali, featuring Christopher Biggins as God.
Written by Adam Miller, Daniel Peak and Jon Brown.

Episode Notes

Some sources give this episode the unofficial title Runt.

First Broadcast Details

Date:
Tue 29th June 2010
Time:
10:30pm
Channel:
BBC Three
Ratings:
0.26 million viewers
Length:
30 minutes

Main Repeats

  • Fri 8th Jul 2011 (2:15am, BBC3)
  • Sat 16th Jul 2011 (3:15am, BBC3)
  • Sun 30th Oct 2011 (2:20am, BBC3)
  • Fri 19th Apr 2013 (11:20pm, Dave)

Episode 1.2 Cast & Crew

Regular Cast
Rufus Jones ... Nelson (Voice)
Lucy Montgomery ... Destiny (Voice)
Katy Brand ... Kali (Voice)
Dan Tetsell ... Marion (Voice)
Paul Kaye ... Vince (Voice)
Guest Cast
Christopher Biggins ... God
Ruth Bratt ... Kieran (Voice)
Steve North ... Fireman
Nick Tanner ... Big Issue Seller
Lawry Lewin ... Tramp
Gemma Bissix ... Self
Stuart Manning ... Self
Paul Ross ... Self
Writing Team
Jon Brown ... Writer
Dan Tetsell ... Writer (Additional Material)
Danielle Ward ... Writer (Additional Material)
Paul Mayhew-Archer ... Script Editor
Production Team
Adam Miller ... Director
Stephen McCrum ... Producer
Mark Freeland ... Exec Producer
Simon Rogers ... Production Design
Joe Henson ... Composer
Richie Webb ... Composer
Nigel Williams ... Editor

Video Clips From This Episode

Why dogs really bark?

Destiny talks to Nelson and Kali about a dog called James who she met last night, who could be "The One." The secret of the dog bark is revealed.

Featuring: Rufus Jones (Nelson), Lucy Montgomery (Destiny), Katy Brand (Kali).

Who's Paul Ross?

Nelson introduces Destiny and Marion to his new adopted runt son, and tries to explain about the idea of 'runts of the litter' using Paul Ross as his example.

Featuring: Rufus Jones (Nelson), Lucy Montgomery (Destiny), Dan Tetsell (Marion), Paul Ross.

What kind of God?

Kali sings a song about why she doesn't believe in God.

Featuring: Katy Brand (Kali), Christopher Biggins (God).

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