Beast (TV series)

Beast
GenreSitcom
Created bySimon Nye
Directed byMartin Dennis
StarringAlexander Armstrong
Doon Mackichan
Sylvestra Le Touzel
Steven Alvey
Emma Pierson
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Original languageEnglish
No. of series2
No. of episodes12
Production
Running time30 minutes
Original release
NetworkBBC One
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 which he inherited from his Father.
  • Doon Mackichan as Kirsten, the practice manager.
  • Sylvestra Le Touzel as Briony, the most experienced Vet at the practice.
  • Steven Alvey as Andrew, the third and final vet at the practice.
  • Emma Pierson as Jade, a trainee veterinary assistant.

Home media

The complete series of Beast was released on region 2 DVD on 17 March 2014.


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