Beast

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.

First Air Date: 2000-01-13

Last Air Date: 2001-02-10

Number of Seasons: 2

Number of Episodes: 12

Created By: Simon Nye

Networks: BBC One

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Top Cast

Emma Pierson as Jade
Alexander Armstrong as Nick
Doon Mackichan as Kirsten
Sylvestra Le Touzel as Briony
Steven Alvey as Andrew
Lucy Akhurst as Mary
Melanie Hudson as Hamster Owner
Michael Siberry as Dr Beecham
Vivienne Soan as Tortoise Owner
Ewan Bailey as Mark

Seasons

Season 1 (2000)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Juggling with Guinea Pigs (2000-01-13)

Disillusioned with life as a vet, Nick makes an appointment with a careers consultant.
Ep. 2: The Love They Call Stalking (2000-01-20)

Nick wants to appear chivalrous when his next-door neighbour Mary, whom he fancies, pops round. Kirsten's powers of diplomacy are stretched.
Ep. 3: Should We Hug? (2000-01-27)

Nick feels forced to replace Briony after she insults him. John seems the perfect candidate and Kirsten is delighted, but Nick has other ideas.
Ep. 4: Frightening Shorts (2000-02-03)

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.
Ep. 5: Twin Pekes (2000-02-10)

Kirsten's attempts to liven up the surgery by playing music from the eighties proves unpopular.
Ep. 6: Talking Dirty (2000-02-17)

Nick finally scores with Judy. But how good is he at animal impressions?