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 4 - Frightening Shorts
Having added ferrets to the list of animals he's unable to treat, Nick decides he's had enough and turns his attention to animal psychotherapy. Meanwhile Andrew's hoping to raise money for charity, and Kirsten tries to make some friends.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Thursday 3rd February 2000
- Time
- 10pm
- Channel
- BBC One
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
| Alexander Armstrong | Nick |
| Doon Mackichan | Kirsten |
| Sylvestra Le Touzel | Briony |
| Steven Alvey | Andrew |
| Emma Pierson | Jade |
| Lucy Briers | Briony's Friend |
| Vicki Pepperdine | Briony's Friend |
| Ewan Bailey | Mark |
| Philip Wright | Courier |
| Jiggy Bhore | Mrs West |
| Kevin Quarmby | Farmer |
| Penelope McGhie | Cat Owner |
| Jo Caulfield | Cat Owner (Therapist) |
| 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 |