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Beast

30min

Comedy

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.

Episodes

Cast

Season 1

Juggling with Guinea Pigs

1. Juggling with Guinea Pigs

30min

13th Jan 2000

Disillusioned with life as a vet, Nick makes an appointment with a careers consultant.

The Love They Call Stalking

2. The Love They Call Stalking

30min

20th Jan 2000

Nick wants to appear chivalrous when his next-door neighbour Mary, whom he fancies, pops round. Kirsten's powers of diplomacy are stretched.

Should We Hug?

3. Should We Hug?

30min

27th Jan 2000

Nick feels forced to replace Briony after she insults him. John seems the perfect candidate and Kirsten is delighted, but Nick has other ideas.

Frightening Shorts

4. Frightening Shorts

30min

3rd Feb 2000

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.

Twin Pekes

5. Twin Pekes

30min

10th Feb 2000

Kirsten's attempts to liven up the surgery by playing music from the eighties proves unpopular.

Talking Dirty

6. Talking Dirty

30min

17th Feb 2000

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

First air date

13th Jan 2000

Last air date

10th Feb 2001

Status

Ended

Type

Scripted

Original language

en

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