TV series

Beast

Name: Beast
Released: 2000
Cast: Emma Pierson, Alexander Armstrong, Doon Mackichan, Sylvestra Le Touzel, Steven Alvey

2000–2001· 2 seasons· 30 min episodes★ 8.0Ended

On BBC One

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Synopsis

Beast is a BBC One sitcom based in a veterinary surgery. Two series of six episodes each were made, with the first broadcast in early 2000 and the second in early 2001. The main premise of the show is that the main character and practice owner doesn't like being a vet and has a strong dislike of animals.

Themes

veterinarian sitcom workplace comedy

Episodes

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E1 Juggling with Guinea PigsNext upJan 13, 2000 · 30 min
Synopsis
Disillusioned with life as a vet, Nick makes an appointment with a careers consultant.
Guest stars: Melanie Hudson (Mrs Baker), Hugh Parker (Careers Consultant), Soumaya Keynes (Gemma), Lucy Akhurst (Mary)
E2 The Love They Call StalkingJan 20, 2000 · 30 min
Synopsis
Nick wants to appear chivalrous when his next-door neighbour Mary, whom he fancies, pops round. Kirsten's powers of diplomacy are stretched.
Guest stars: Rachel McDade (Mrs Simpson), Lucy Akhurst (Mary)
E3 Should We Hug?Jan 27, 2000 · 30 min
Synopsis
Nick feels forced to replace Briony after she insults him. John seems the perfect candidate and Kirsten is delighted, but Nick has other ideas.
Guest stars: Eva Marie Bryer (Penny), Rose Keegan (Vague Vet), Jamie de Courcey (Young Vet), Henrietta Garden (Smiley Vet), Mark Aiken (John)
E4 Frightening ShortsFeb 3, 2000 · 30 min
Synopsis
Kirsten gets into a panic about having no real friends and asks Briony to go out for the evening. Nick spies a way to earn money from gullible pet owners.
Guest stars: Lucy Briers (Briony's Friend), Vicki Pepperdine (Briony's Friend), Philip Wright (Courier), Jiggy Bhore (Mrs West), Kevin Quarmby (Farmer), Penelope McGhie (Cat Owner), Jo Caulfield (Cat Owner), Ewan Bailey (Mark)
E5 Twin PekesFeb 10, 2000 · 30 min
Synopsis
Kirsten's attempts to liven up the surgery by playing music from the eighties proves unpopular.
Guest stars: Sarah Parish (Helen), Lucy Akhurst (Mary), Peggy Shields (Mrs Jarvis)
E6 Talking DirtyFeb 17, 2000 · 30 min
Synopsis
Nick finally scores with Judy. But how good is he at animal impressions?
Guest stars: Barbara New (Mrs Wright), Lucy Robinson (Judy)