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 1, Episode 3 - Marion The Young Lover

Springwatch comes to film on the Isle of Dogs and Nelson is horrified to discover all the animals are, in fact, actors. Destiny becomes a guide dog, Marion attempts to win love by staying alive for one more day, and Kali reveals she used to nest in Amy Winehouse's hair.

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Further details

Mongrels. Marion. Copyright: BBC

The BBC's Springwatch comes filming to the Isle of Dogs and urban fox Nelson is horrified to discover all the animals are, in fact, actors. But when Nelson discovers that Afghan hound Destiny loves the show, he seizes the chance to impress her by auditioning for a part.

Out on a walk in the park, Destiny meets a guide dog and decides that guiding is for her - purely because she likes the idea of being in control. However, Destiny quickly discovers that guiding has its downside. It's time for her to find someone else to do her work for her ... Nelson.

Tomcat Marion falls for the beautiful Lollipop and discovers all he has to do to make Lollipop his soulmate is to stay alive for one more day. How hard can that be? After all, a cat has nine lives...

And Kali the pigeon reveals that she used to nest in Amy Winehouse's hair.

Song: What A Difference A Day Makes - Sung by Marion and Lollipop.
Written by Danielle Ward.

Notes

Some sources give this episode the unofficial title Springwatch.

Broadcast details

Date
Tuesday 6th July 2010
Time
10:30pm
Channel
BBC Three
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Wednesday 7th July 2010 1:15am BBC3
Thursday 8th July 2010 12:15am BBC3
Saturday 10th July 2010 1:15am BBC3
Sunday 11th July 2010 11:15pm BBC3
Wednesday 22nd December 2010 12:15am BBC3
Tuesday 12th July 2011 11:45pm BBC3
Saturday 16th July 2011 12:45am BBC3
Saturday 16th July 2011 3:45am BBC3
Sunday 30th October 2011 1:50am BBC3
Friday 26th April 2013 11:20pm Dave
Monday 21st April 2014 2:20am Dave
Wednesday 24th September 2014 2:15am Dave
Sunday 21st December 2014 1:40am Dave
Saturday 17th January 2015 2:45am Dave
Tuesday 3rd February 2015 2:25am Dave
Thursday 21st January 2016 10:35pm BBC3
Saturday 5th March 2016 2:30am 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)
Guest cast
Daniel Lawrence Taylor Producer
Steven France Flipper's Friend
Toby Marrow Death
Chris Packham Self
Terry Nutkins Self
Lewis Macleod Ensemble (Various Roles) (Voice)
Writing team
Jon Brown Writer
Paul Doolan Writer (Additional Material)
Dan Tetsell Writer (Additional Material)
Danielle Ward Writer (Additional Material)
Paul Mayhew-Archer Script Editor
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

Guide Dog Training

Afghan hound Destiny completes her guide dog training, complete with an appropriate Rocky-styled montage, which basically involves an eye test.

Featuring: Lucy Montgomery (Destiny) & Lewis Macleod (Ensemble (Various Roles)).

Springwatch

BBC's Springwatch comes filming to the Isle of Dogs and urban fox Nelson makes an appearance, but is less than impressed by Chris Packham's comments.

Featuring: Rufus Jones (Nelson) & Chris Packham.

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