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British Comedy Guide
Beast. Image shows from L to R: Nick (Alexander Armstrong), Kirsten (Doon Mackichan). Copyright: Little Pond Television
Beast

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

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Cast
Person Role Episode count
Lucy Akhurst Mary
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Juggling With Guinea Pigs
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Love They Call Stalking
  3. Series 1, Episode 5 - Twin Pekes
 3
Steven Alvey Andrew
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Juggling With Guinea Pigs
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Love They Call Stalking
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Should We Hug?
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Frightening Shorts
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Twin Pekes
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Talking Dirty
  7. Series 2, Episode 1 - Cow
  8. Series 2, Episode 2 - Cat
  9. Series 2, Episode 3 - Pig
  10. Series 2, Episode 4 - Dogs
  11. Series 2, Episode 5 - Lamb
  12. Series 2, Episode 6 - Snake
 12
Alexander Armstrong Nick
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Juggling With Guinea Pigs
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Love They Call Stalking
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Should We Hug?
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Frightening Shorts
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Twin Pekes
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Talking Dirty
  7. Series 2, Episode 1 - Cow
  8. Series 2, Episode 2 - Cat
  9. Series 2, Episode 3 - Pig
  10. Series 2, Episode 4 - Dogs
  11. Series 2, Episode 5 - Lamb
  12. Series 2, Episode 6 - Snake
 12
Sylvestra Le Touzel Briony
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Juggling With Guinea Pigs
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Love They Call Stalking
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Should We Hug?
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Frightening Shorts
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Twin Pekes
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Talking Dirty
  7. Series 2, Episode 1 - Cow
  8. Series 2, Episode 2 - Cat
  9. Series 2, Episode 3 - Pig
  10. Series 2, Episode 4 - Dogs
  11. Series 2, Episode 5 - Lamb
  12. Series 2, Episode 6 - Snake
 12
Doon Mackichan Kirsten
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Juggling With Guinea Pigs
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Love They Call Stalking
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Should We Hug?
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Frightening Shorts
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Twin Pekes
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Talking Dirty
  7. Series 2, Episode 1 - Cow
  8. Series 2, Episode 2 - Cat
  9. Series 2, Episode 3 - Pig
  10. Series 2, Episode 4 - Dogs
  11. Series 2, Episode 5 - Lamb
  12. Series 2, Episode 6 - Snake
 12
Emma Pierson Jade
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Juggling With Guinea Pigs
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Love They Call Stalking
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Should We Hug?
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Frightening Shorts
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Twin Pekes
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Talking Dirty
  7. Series 2, Episode 1 - Cow
  8. Series 2, Episode 2 - Cat
  9. Series 2, Episode 3 - Pig
  10. Series 2, Episode 4 - Dogs
  11. Series 2, Episode 5 - Lamb
  12. Series 2, Episode 6 - Snake
 12
Guest cast
Person Role Episode count
Mark Aiken John
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Should We Hug?
 1
Ben Ashlin Pet Owner
View episodes
  1. Series 2, Episode 4 - Dogs
 1
Adam Astill Big Dog Owner
View episodes
  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - Cow
 1
Ewan Bailey Fat Cat Owner
View episodes
  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - Cow
 1
Ewan Bailey Mark
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Frightening Shorts
 1
Jiggy Bhore Mrs West
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Frightening Shorts
 1
Patrick Bramwells Man with Fish
View episodes
  1. Series 2, Episode 5 - Lamb
 1
Sally Bretton Girl in Pub
View episodes
  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - Cow
 1
Lucy Briers Briony's Friend
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Frightening Shorts
 1
David Cann Solicitor #1
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  1. Series 2, Episode 2 - Cat
 1
Jo Caulfield Cat Owner (Therapist)
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Frightening Shorts
 1
Simon Clayton Barman
View episodes
  1. Series 2, Episode 3 - Pig
 1
Jamie De Courcey Young Vet
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Should We Hug?
 1
Louise Delamere Mona
View episodes
  1. Series 2, Episode 5 - Lamb
 1
Lisa Dulson Chihuahua Owner
View episodes
  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - Cow
 1
Henrietta Garden Smiley Vet
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Should We Hug?
 1
Dani Harmer (as Danielle Harmer) Emily
View episodes
  1. Series 2, Episode 5 - Lamb
 1
Clive Hayward Pet Owner
View episodes
  1. Series 2, Episode 4 - Dogs
 1
Melanie Hudson Mrs Baker
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Juggling With Guinea Pigs
 1
Melanie Hudson Hamster Owner
View episodes
  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - Cow
 1
Aaron Johnson Stick Insect Boy
View episodes
  1. Series 2, Episode 2 - Cat
 1
Dermot Keaney Chas
View episodes
  1. Series 2, Episode 6 - Snake
 1
Rose Keegan Vague Vet
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Should We Hug?
 1
Soumaya Keynes Gemma
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Juggling With Guinea Pigs
 1
Hannah Lois Jones Pet Owner
View episodes
  1. Series 2, Episode 4 - Dogs
 1
Eve Marie Dryer Penny
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Should We Hug?
 1
Trevor Martin Farmer
View episodes
  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - Cow
 1
Rachel McDade Mrs Simpson
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Love They Call Stalking
 1
Penelope McGhie Cat Owner
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Frightening Shorts
 1
Brian Mulligan Cat Show Competitor
View episodes
  1. Series 2, Episode 5 - Lamb
 1
Barbara New Mrs Wright
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Talking Dirty
 1
Carli Norris Paula
View episodes
  1. Series 2, Episode 6 - Snake
 1
Sheila Nye Mrs. Eggleston
View episodes
  1. Series 2, Episode 2 - Cat
 1
Sarah Parish Helen
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Twin Pekes
 1
Hugh Parker Careers Consultant
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Juggling With Guinea Pigs
 1
Brett Penny Man in Pub
View episodes
  1. Series 2, Episode 6 - Snake
 1
Vicki Pepperdine Briony's Friend
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Frightening Shorts
 1
Janice Phayre Woman in Pub
View episodes
  1. Series 2, Episode 6 - Snake
 1
Kevin Quarmby Farmer
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Frightening Shorts
 1
Lucy Robinson Judy
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Talking Dirty
 1
Raymond Sawyer Solicitor #2
View episodes
  1. Series 2, Episode 2 - Cat
 1
Peggy Shields Mrs Jarvis
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Twin Pekes
 1
Michael Siberry Dr. Beecham
View episodes
  1. Series 2, Episode 3 - Pig
  2. Series 2, Episode 6 - Snake
 2
Vivienne Soan Tortoise Owner
View episodes
  1. Series 2, Episode 3 - Pig
  2. Series 2, Episode 6 - Snake
 2
Sam Spedding Jade's Boyfriend
View episodes
  1. Series 2, Episode 4 - Dogs
 1
Dan Strauss Cat Show Competitor
View episodes
  1. Series 2, Episode 5 - Lamb
 1
Owen Teale Mr. Head (Farmer)
View episodes
  1. Series 2, Episode 5 - Lamb
 1
Fiona Terry Cat Show Competitor
View episodes
  1. Series 2, Episode 5 - Lamb
 1
James Warrior Cat Owner
View episodes
  1. Series 2, Episode 5 - Lamb
 1
Christopher Whittingham Cat Show Competitor
View episodes
  1. Series 2, Episode 5 - Lamb
 1
Philip Wright Courier
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Frightening Shorts
 1
Writing team
Person Role Episode count
Simon Nye Writer
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Juggling With Guinea Pigs
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Love They Call Stalking
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Should We Hug?
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Frightening Shorts
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Twin Pekes
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Talking Dirty
  7. Series 2, Episode 1 - Cow
  8. Series 2, Episode 2 - Cat
  9. Series 2, Episode 3 - Pig
  10. Series 2, Episode 4 - Dogs
  11. Series 2, Episode 5 - Lamb
  12. Series 2, Episode 6 - Snake
 12
Production team
Person Role Episode count
Martin Dennis Director
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Juggling With Guinea Pigs
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Love They Call Stalking
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Should We Hug?
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Frightening Shorts
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Twin Pekes
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Talking Dirty
  7. Series 2, Episode 1 - Cow
  8. Series 2, Episode 2 - Cat
  9. Series 2, Episode 3 - Pig
  10. Series 2, Episode 4 - Dogs
  11. Series 2, Episode 5 - Lamb
  12. Series 2, Episode 6 - Snake
 12
Margot Gavan Duffy Producer
View episodes
  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - Cow
  2. Series 2, Episode 2 - Cat
  3. Series 2, Episode 3 - Pig
  4. Series 2, Episode 4 - Dogs
  5. Series 2, Episode 5 - Lamb
  6. Series 2, Episode 6 - Snake
 6
Julian Meers Producer
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Juggling With Guinea Pigs
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Love They Call Stalking
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Should We Hug?
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Frightening Shorts
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Twin Pekes
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Talking Dirty
  7. Series 2, Episode 1 - Cow
  8. Series 2, Episode 2 - Cat
  9. Series 2, Episode 3 - Pig
  10. Series 2, Episode 4 - Dogs
  11. Series 2, Episode 5 - Lamb
  12. Series 2, Episode 6 - Snake
 12
Paul Schlesinger Producer
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Juggling With Guinea Pigs
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Love They Call Stalking
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Should We Hug?
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Frightening Shorts
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Twin Pekes
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Talking Dirty
 6
Juliet Blake Executive Producer
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Juggling With Guinea Pigs
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Love They Call Stalking
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Should We Hug?
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Frightening Shorts
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Twin Pekes
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Talking Dirty
 6
Mykola Pawluk Editor
View episodes
  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - Cow
  2. Series 2, Episode 2 - Cat
  3. Series 2, Episode 3 - Pig
  4. Series 2, Episode 4 - Dogs
  5. Series 2, Episode 5 - Lamb
  6. Series 2, Episode 6 - Snake
 6
Chris Wadsworth Editor
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Juggling With Guinea Pigs
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Love They Call Stalking
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Should We Hug?
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Frightening Shorts
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Twin Pekes
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Talking Dirty
 6
Jan Spoczynski Production Designer
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Juggling With Guinea Pigs
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Love They Call Stalking
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Should We Hug?
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Frightening Shorts
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Twin Pekes
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Talking Dirty
  7. Series 2, Episode 1 - Cow
  8. Series 2, Episode 2 - Cat
  9. Series 2, Episode 3 - Pig
  10. Series 2, Episode 4 - Dogs
  11. Series 2, Episode 5 - Lamb
  12. Series 2, Episode 6 - Snake
 12
Blair Mackichan (as Blair) Composer
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Juggling With Guinea Pigs
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Love They Call Stalking
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Should We Hug?
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Frightening Shorts
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Twin Pekes
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Talking Dirty
  7. Series 2, Episode 1 - Cow
  8. Series 2, Episode 2 - Cat
  9. Series 2, Episode 3 - Pig
  10. Series 2, Episode 4 - Dogs
  11. Series 2, Episode 5 - Lamb
  12. Series 2, Episode 6 - Snake
 12

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