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 8 - Nelson The Naughty Arsonist

It's the worst time of the year for the animals - Bonfire Night (aka 5/11). After failing in his job last year as a fire warden, Nelson faces an angry mob led by Marion demanding an end to the event for good. Kali has her wings clipped and discovers she is suddenly an easy meal for Vince. Destiny decides to pursue a modelling career.

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Further details

Mongrels. Marion. Copyright: BBC

The return of Bonfire Night unearths some bitter memories among the Mongrels.

After failing to protect his friends as fire warden the previous year, metrosexual fox Nelson faces an angry mob demanding an end to the event for good. However, when a rather bewildered and incompetent Marion is nominated as leader of the rebellion, things don't quite go as planned. After having her wings clipped by a safety conscious Nelson to stop her flying into fireworks, a grounded Kali faces a new danger from Vince, who suddenly sees Kali as an easy meal. Kali has to do some serious plotting to devise a way of avoiding becoming Vince's dinner.

Meanwhile, Destiny sets her sights on a modelling career after being spotted by a dog photographer in the park. However, the result of the photo shoot isn't quite as glamorous as she had hoped.

Song: Beautiful - Sung by Destiny.
Written by Daniel Peak and Jon Brown.

Notes

Some sources give this episode the unofficial title Bonfire.

Broadcast details

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

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Thursday 12th August 2010 12:20am BBC3
Friday 13th August 2010 9:00pm BBC3
Sunday 15th August 2010 10:45pm BBC3
Friday 31st December 2010 12:15am BBC3
Wednesday 10th August 2011 2:15am BBC3
Monday 31st October 2011 4:00am BBC3
Friday 31st May 2013 11:45pm Dave
Monday 5th May 2014 2:30am Dave
Wednesday 8th October 2014 2:45am Dave
Sunday 28th December 2014 3:10am Dave
Saturday 31st January 2015 3:15am Dave
Tuesday 17th February 2015 2:25am Dave
Monday 7th March 2016 3:30am 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)
Guest cast
Kevin Eldon Photographer
Simon Lipson Ensemble (Various Roles) (Voice)
Ruth Bratt Yvonne (Voice)
Eamonn Holmes Self
Writing team
Daniel Peak Writer
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

Bonfire Night

It's 5/11 (November 5th) and the Mongrels are worried about the Fireworks on Bonfire Night. Nelson has flashbacks to last year's event.

Ugly Women Are Beautiful Too Song

Destiny points out the differences between her and other women - in song form.

Featuring: Lucy Montgomery (Destiny).

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