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

Episode menu

Series 1, Episode 3 - Should We Hug?

Nick and Kirsten begin interviewing to replace Briony. The most qualified applicant turns out to be a particularly handsome man, and Nick's not keen. At the surgery, Jade is going through an animal behaviour phase - including not washing.

Broadcast details

Date
Thursday 27th January 2000
Time
10pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Alexander Armstrong Nick
Doon Mackichan Kirsten
Sylvestra Le Touzel Briony
Steven Alvey Andrew
Emma Pierson Jade
Guest cast
Eve Marie Dryer Penny
Rose Keegan Vague Vet
Jamie De Courcey Young Vet
Henrietta Garden Smiley Vet
Mark Aiken John
Writing team
Simon Nye Writer
Production team
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

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