Mongrels. Image shows from L to R: Destiny, Nelson, Kali, Marion, Vince. Copyright: BBC
Mongrels

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.

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Series 2, Episode 6 - Marion And The Myocardial Infarction

Nelson's bid to salvage the showbiz career of a depressed chimpanzee is thwarted when his protege reveals an embarrassing personal habit. Marion takes a spin in the washing machine. Kali seeks revenge when her put-downs are outclassed by Destiny's fabulously bitchy new gay best friend.

Preview clips

Further details

Mongrels. Image shows from L to R: Destiny, Monkey, Marion, Scott Mills, Nelson. Copyright: BBC

Song: I'm Gonna Murder Justin Bieber - Sung by the Monkey.
Written by Adam Kay, James Farrell and James Doherty.

Notes

This episode was originally scheduled as the fifth in the series.

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 5th December 2011
Time
10:30pm
Channel
BBC Three
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Tuesday 6th December 2011 2:00am BBC3
Friday 9th December 2011 4:00am BBC3
Saturday 10th December 2011 12:05am BBC3
Saturday 10th December 2011 4:35am BBC3
Monday 12th December 2011 12:00am BBC3
Monday 12th December 2011 5:00am BBC3
Saturday 17th December 2011 4:30am BBC3
Wednesday 21st December 2011 4:50am BBC3

Cast & crew

Cast
Tony Way Gary
Rufus Jones Nelson (Voice)
Lucy Montgomery Destiny (Voice)
Katy Brand Kali (Voice)
Dan Tetsell Marion (Voice)
Paul Kaye Vince (Voice)
Ruth Bratt Ensemble (Various Roles) (Voice)
Felix Dexter Ensemble (Various Roles) (Voice)
Guest cast
Gordon Peters Barry
Oriane Messina Jennifer
Rich Fulcher Producer
Javier Marzan Miner
David Armand Steve
Amy Yamazaki Gemma
Scott Mills Self
Natasha Hamilton Self
James Doherty Monkey (Voice)
Writing team
Daniel Peak Writer
Dan Tetsell Writer (Additional Material)
Henry White Writer (Additional Material)
Paul Mayhew-Archer Script Editor
Jon Brown Writer (Additional Material)
Production team
Adam Miller Director
Stephen McCrum Producer
Mark Freeland Executive Producer
Nigel Williams Editor
Simon Rogers Production Designer
Joe Henson Composer
Richie Webb Composer

Videos

I'm Gonna Murder Justin Bieber

A depressed chimp sings about wanting to murder Justin Bieber.

Featuring: James Doherty (Monkey).

When Scott Mills Met A Chimp

Scott Mills meets a chimp with a very unusual habit.

Featuring: Rufus Jones (Nelson), James Doherty (Monkey) & Scott Mills.

Kali Joins A Gang

Kali finds joining a gang more difficult than she expected...

Featuring: Katy Brand (Kali) & Felix Dexter (Ensemble (Various Roles)).

Natasha Hamilton's Chiuaua

Natasha Hamilton of Atomic Kitten fame has more than just lip gloss in her handbag...

View this clip on the BBC website

Featuring: Lucy Montgomery (Destiny), Tony Way (Gary), Felix Dexter (Ensemble (Various Roles)) & Natasha Hamilton.

Marion and the Bin Lady

Marion is brutally dumped in a wheelie bin? Who would do such a thing to an innocent cat?

View this clip on the BBC website

Featuring: Katy Brand (Kali), Rufus Jones (Nelson) & Dan Tetsell (Marion).

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