Beast. Image shows from L to R: Nick (Alexander Armstrong), Kirsten (Doon Mackichan). Copyright: Little Pond Television
Beast

Beast

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC One
  • 2000 - 2001
  • 12 episodes (2 series)

Sitcom about the adventures of a very reluctant country vet. Nick doesn't particularly like animals, in fact he hates them. Stars Alexander Armstrong, Doon Mackichan, Sylvestra Le Touzel, Steven Alvey, Lucy Akhurst and Emma Pierson

All cast & crew

Cast
Person Role Episode count
Lucy Akhurst Mary
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Juggling With Guinea Pigs
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Love They Call Stalking
  3. Series 1, Episode 5 - Twin Pekes
 3
Steven Alvey Andrew
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Juggling With Guinea Pigs
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Love They Call Stalking
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Should We Hug?
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Frightening Shorts
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Twin Pekes
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Talking Dirty
  7. Series 2, Episode 1 - Cow
  8. Series 2, Episode 2 - Cat
  9. Series 2, Episode 3 - Pig
  10. Series 2, Episode 4 - Dogs
  11. Series 2, Episode 5 - Lamb
  12. Series 2, Episode 6 - Snake
 12
Alexander Armstrong Nick
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Juggling With Guinea Pigs
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Love They Call Stalking
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Should We Hug?
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Frightening Shorts
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Twin Pekes
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Talking Dirty
  7. Series 2, Episode 1 - Cow
  8. Series 2, Episode 2 - Cat
  9. Series 2, Episode 3 - Pig
  10. Series 2, Episode 4 - Dogs
  11. Series 2, Episode 5 - Lamb
  12. Series 2, Episode 6 - Snake
 12
Sylvestra Le Touzel Briony
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Juggling With Guinea Pigs
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Love They Call Stalking
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Should We Hug?
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Frightening Shorts
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Twin Pekes
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Talking Dirty
  7. Series 2, Episode 1 - Cow
  8. Series 2, Episode 2 - Cat
  9. Series 2, Episode 3 - Pig
  10. Series 2, Episode 4 - Dogs
  11. Series 2, Episode 5 - Lamb
  12. Series 2, Episode 6 - Snake
 12
Doon Mackichan Kirsten
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Juggling With Guinea Pigs
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Love They Call Stalking
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Should We Hug?
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Frightening Shorts
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Twin Pekes
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Talking Dirty
  7. Series 2, Episode 1 - Cow
  8. Series 2, Episode 2 - Cat
  9. Series 2, Episode 3 - Pig
  10. Series 2, Episode 4 - Dogs
  11. Series 2, Episode 5 - Lamb
  12. Series 2, Episode 6 - Snake
 12
Emma Pierson Jade
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Juggling With Guinea Pigs
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Love They Call Stalking
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Should We Hug?
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Frightening Shorts
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Twin Pekes
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Talking Dirty
  7. Series 2, Episode 1 - Cow
  8. Series 2, Episode 2 - Cat
  9. Series 2, Episode 3 - Pig
  10. Series 2, Episode 4 - Dogs
  11. Series 2, Episode 5 - Lamb
  12. Series 2, Episode 6 - Snake
 12
Guest cast
Person Role Episode count
Mark Aiken John
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Should We Hug?
 1
Ben Ashlin Pet Owner
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  1. Series 2, Episode 4 - Dogs
 1
Adam Astill Big Dog Owner
View episodes
  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - Cow
 1
Ewan Bailey Fat Cat Owner
View episodes
  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - Cow
 1
Ewan Bailey Mark
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Frightening Shorts
 1
Jiggy Bhore Mrs West
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Frightening Shorts
 1
Patrick Bramwells Man with Fish
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  1. Series 2, Episode 5 - Lamb
 1
Sally Bretton Girl in Pub
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  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - Cow
 1
Lucy Briers Briony's Friend
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Frightening Shorts
 1
David Cann Solicitor #1
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  1. Series 2, Episode 2 - Cat
 1
Jo Caulfield Cat Owner (Therapist)
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Frightening Shorts
 1
Simon Clayton Barman
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  1. Series 2, Episode 3 - Pig
 1
Jamie De Courcey Young Vet
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Should We Hug?
 1
Louise Delamere Mona
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  1. Series 2, Episode 5 - Lamb
 1
Lisa Dulson Chihuahua Owner
View episodes
  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - Cow
 1
Henrietta Garden Smiley Vet
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Should We Hug?
 1
Dani Harmer (as Danielle Harmer) Emily
View episodes
  1. Series 2, Episode 5 - Lamb
 1
Clive Hayward Pet Owner
View episodes
  1. Series 2, Episode 4 - Dogs
 1
Melanie Hudson Mrs Baker
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Juggling With Guinea Pigs
 1
Melanie Hudson Hamster Owner
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  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - Cow
 1
Aaron Johnson Stick Insect Boy
View episodes
  1. Series 2, Episode 2 - Cat
 1
Dermot Keaney Chas
View episodes
  1. Series 2, Episode 6 - Snake
 1
Rose Keegan Vague Vet
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Should We Hug?
 1
Soumaya Keynes Gemma
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Juggling With Guinea Pigs
 1
Hannah Lois Jones Pet Owner
View episodes
  1. Series 2, Episode 4 - Dogs
 1
Eve Marie Dryer Penny
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Should We Hug?
 1
Trevor Martin Farmer
View episodes
  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - Cow
 1
Rachel McDade Mrs Simpson
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Love They Call Stalking
 1
Penelope McGhie Cat Owner
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Frightening Shorts
 1
Brian Mulligan Cat Show Competitor
View episodes
  1. Series 2, Episode 5 - Lamb
 1
Barbara New Mrs Wright
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Talking Dirty
 1
Carli Norris Paula
View episodes
  1. Series 2, Episode 6 - Snake
 1
Sheila Nye Mrs. Eggleston
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  1. Series 2, Episode 2 - Cat
 1
Sarah Parish Helen
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Twin Pekes
 1
Hugh Parker Careers Consultant
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Juggling With Guinea Pigs
 1
Brett Penny Man in Pub
View episodes
  1. Series 2, Episode 6 - Snake
 1
Vicki Pepperdine Briony's Friend
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Frightening Shorts
 1
Janice Phayre Woman in Pub
View episodes
  1. Series 2, Episode 6 - Snake
 1
Kevin Quarmby Farmer
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Frightening Shorts
 1
Lucy Robinson Judy
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Talking Dirty
 1
Raymond Sawyer Solicitor #2
View episodes
  1. Series 2, Episode 2 - Cat
 1
Peggy Shields Mrs Jarvis
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Twin Pekes
 1
Michael Siberry Dr. Beecham
View episodes
  1. Series 2, Episode 3 - Pig
  2. Series 2, Episode 6 - Snake
 2
Vivienne Soan Tortoise Owner
View episodes
  1. Series 2, Episode 3 - Pig
  2. Series 2, Episode 6 - Snake
 2
Sam Spedding Jade's Boyfriend
View episodes
  1. Series 2, Episode 4 - Dogs
 1
Dan Strauss Cat Show Competitor
View episodes
  1. Series 2, Episode 5 - Lamb
 1
Owen Teale Mr. Head (Farmer)
View episodes
  1. Series 2, Episode 5 - Lamb
 1
Fiona Terry Cat Show Competitor
View episodes
  1. Series 2, Episode 5 - Lamb
 1
James Warrior Cat Owner
View episodes
  1. Series 2, Episode 5 - Lamb
 1
Christopher Whittingham Cat Show Competitor
View episodes
  1. Series 2, Episode 5 - Lamb
 1
Philip Wright Courier
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Frightening Shorts
 1
Writing team
Person Role Episode count
Simon Nye Writer
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Juggling With Guinea Pigs
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Love They Call Stalking
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Should We Hug?
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Frightening Shorts
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Twin Pekes
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Talking Dirty
  7. Series 2, Episode 1 - Cow
  8. Series 2, Episode 2 - Cat
  9. Series 2, Episode 3 - Pig
  10. Series 2, Episode 4 - Dogs
  11. Series 2, Episode 5 - Lamb
  12. Series 2, Episode 6 - Snake
 12
Production team
Person Role Episode count
Martin Dennis Director
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Juggling With Guinea Pigs
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Love They Call Stalking
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Should We Hug?
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Frightening Shorts
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Twin Pekes
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Talking Dirty
  7. Series 2, Episode 1 - Cow
  8. Series 2, Episode 2 - Cat
  9. Series 2, Episode 3 - Pig
  10. Series 2, Episode 4 - Dogs
  11. Series 2, Episode 5 - Lamb
  12. Series 2, Episode 6 - Snake
 12
Margot Gavan Duffy Producer
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  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - Cow
  2. Series 2, Episode 2 - Cat
  3. Series 2, Episode 3 - Pig
  4. Series 2, Episode 4 - Dogs
  5. Series 2, Episode 5 - Lamb
  6. Series 2, Episode 6 - Snake
 6
Julian Meers Producer
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Juggling With Guinea Pigs
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Love They Call Stalking
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Should We Hug?
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Frightening Shorts
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Twin Pekes
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Talking Dirty
  7. Series 2, Episode 1 - Cow
  8. Series 2, Episode 2 - Cat
  9. Series 2, Episode 3 - Pig
  10. Series 2, Episode 4 - Dogs
  11. Series 2, Episode 5 - Lamb
  12. Series 2, Episode 6 - Snake
 12
Paul Schlesinger Producer
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Juggling With Guinea Pigs
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Love They Call Stalking
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Should We Hug?
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Frightening Shorts
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Twin Pekes
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Talking Dirty
 6
Juliet Blake Executive Producer
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Juggling With Guinea Pigs
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Love They Call Stalking
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Should We Hug?
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Frightening Shorts
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Twin Pekes
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Talking Dirty
 6
Mykola Pawluk Editor
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  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - Cow
  2. Series 2, Episode 2 - Cat
  3. Series 2, Episode 3 - Pig
  4. Series 2, Episode 4 - Dogs
  5. Series 2, Episode 5 - Lamb
  6. Series 2, Episode 6 - Snake
 6
Chris Wadsworth Editor
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Juggling With Guinea Pigs
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Love They Call Stalking
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Should We Hug?
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Frightening Shorts
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Twin Pekes
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Talking Dirty
 6
Jan Spoczynski Production Designer
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Juggling With Guinea Pigs
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Love They Call Stalking
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Should We Hug?
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Frightening Shorts
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Twin Pekes
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Talking Dirty
  7. Series 2, Episode 1 - Cow
  8. Series 2, Episode 2 - Cat
  9. Series 2, Episode 3 - Pig
  10. Series 2, Episode 4 - Dogs
  11. Series 2, Episode 5 - Lamb
  12. Series 2, Episode 6 - Snake
 12
Blair Mackichan (as Blair) Composer
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Juggling With Guinea Pigs
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Love They Call Stalking
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Should We Hug?
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Frightening Shorts
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Twin Pekes
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Talking Dirty
  7. Series 2, Episode 1 - Cow
  8. Series 2, Episode 2 - Cat
  9. Series 2, Episode 3 - Pig
  10. Series 2, Episode 4 - Dogs
  11. Series 2, Episode 5 - Lamb
  12. Series 2, Episode 6 - Snake
 12

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