Beast. Image shows from L to R: Nick (Alexander Armstrong), Kirsten (Doon Mackichan). Copyright: Little Pond Television
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
Episode menu
Series 1, Episode 1 - Juggling With Guinea Pigs
After freezing with a guinea pig in his hands, vet Nick is resolute: it's time to quit the job he hates. Practice manager Kirsten is more concerned with catching Briony riding a dog on their new CCTV system.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Thursday 13th January 2000
- Time
- 10pm
- Channel
- BBC One
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
| Alexander Armstrong | Nick |
| Doon Mackichan | Kirsten |
| Sylvestra Le Touzel | Briony |
| Steven Alvey | Andrew |
| Lucy Akhurst | Mary |
| Emma Pierson | Jade |
| Melanie Hudson | Mrs Baker |
| Hugh Parker | Careers Consultant |
| Soumaya Keynes | Gemma |
| Simon Nye | Writer |
| Martin Dennis | Director |
| Julian Meers | Producer |
| Paul Schlesinger | Producer |
| Juliet Blake | Executive Producer |
| Chris Wadsworth | Editor |
| Jan Spoczynski | Production Designer |
| Blair Mackichan (as Blair) | Composer |