Beast (TV series)

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Beast
GenreSitcom
Created bySimon Nye
Directed byMartin Dennis
StarringAlexander Armstrong
Doon Mackichan
Emma Pierson
Sylvestra Le Touzel
Country of originUnited Kingdom
No. of series2
No. of episodes12
Production
Running time30 minutes
Release
Original networkBBC One
Picture formatPAL
Original release13 January 2000 (2000-01-13) –
10 February 2001 (2001-02-10)

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 does not like being a vet and has a strong dislike of animals.

Cast and characters[]

  • Alexander Armstrong as Nick, the lead character, a vet and owner of the practice
  • Doon Mackichan as Kirsten, the scatty receptionist
  • Emma Pierson as Jade, a veterinary assistant
  • Steven Alvey as Andrew, another vet in the practice
  • Sylvestra Le Touzel as Briony, another vet in the practice

DVD releases[]

The complete series of Beast was released on 17 March 2014.

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