"Beast" (2000) TV series 2000-2001

User Rating:

7.4/10   

Seasons:

1 | 2

Release Date:

13 January 2000 (UK)

Genre:

Comedy

Plot:

A situation comedy about the comic adventures of a very reluctant country vet, Nick (Alexander Armstrong) who doesn't particularly like animals...

Plot Keywords:

Veterinarian | Sitcom | Receptionist | Veterinary | Veterinary Clinic

Cast

Steven Alvey

...

Andrew (12 episodes, 2000-2001)

(more)

Series Directed by
Martin Dennis		(12 episodes, 2000-2001)

Series Writing credits
Simon Nye		(3 episodes, 2000-2001)

Series Produced by
Julian Meers	....	producer (4 episodes, 2000-2001)
Juliet Blake	....	executive producer (3 episodes, 2000)
Paul Schlesinger	....	producer (2 episodes, 2000)

Series Original Music by
Blair Mackichan		(1 episode, 2000)

Series Film Editing by
Chris Wadsworth		(1 episode, 2000)

Series Casting by
John Connor		(12 episodes, 2000-2001)
Jane Davies		(12 episodes, 2000-2001)

Series Production Design by
Jan Spoczynski		(1 episode, 2000)

Series Art Direction by
David Bevin		(1 episode, 2000)

Series Costume Design by
Emma Skala		(1 episode, 2000)

Series Makeup Department
Nichola Bellamy	....	makeup designer (1 episode, 2000)

Series Production Management
Joan Cuffy	....	production manager (1 episode, 2000)

Series Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Daniel Klarfield	....	second assistant director (5 episodes, 2000)

Series Art Department
Jean Mitchell	....	production buyer (1 episode, 2000)
Jo Vinton	....	properties (1 episode, 2000)
Andy Armstrong	....	props (unknown episodes)

Series Sound Department
Keith Nixon	....	sound supervisor (1 episode, 2000)

Series Camera and Electrical Department
Derek Constable	....	lighting director (1 episode, 2000)
Martin Hawkins	....	location lighting camera (1 episode, 2000)
Mike Tanner	....	gaffer (1 episode, 2000)
Chas Watts	....	camera supervisor (1 episode, 2000)

Series Editorial Department
Peter Phillips	....	vision mixer (1 episode, 2000)

Series Other crew
Mike Amos	....	production accountant (1 episode, 2000)
Matthew Brash	....	veterinary advisor (1 episode, 2000)
Tara Fernando	....	stage manager (1 episode, 2000)
Jane Fielder	....	title sequence (1 episode, 2000)
Stan Fus	....	location manager (1 episode, 2000)
Rebecca Havers	....	script supervisor (1 episode, 2000)
Adrian O'Meara	....	veterinary advisor (1 episode, 2000)
Rachel Stewart	....	production coordinator (1 episode, 2000)

Production Companies

• Little Pond Television

Distributors

• British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Also Known As:

"Animals" (UK) (working title)

Runtime:

30 min

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Company:

Little Pond Television

Quotes:

Nick: If music be the food of love, then this must be a vomit sandwich.

Movie Connections:

Featured in Goodbye 2000 (2000) (TV)

A forgotten gem

I thought the two series of "beast" were very funny indeed, i think that Simon Nye's writing had got back on track with this programme after a couple of relative lack lustre efforts in his other ventures.

The acting from the cast is polished and professional, the story lines are very well thought out, and the characters quirky but likable, and performances from Alexander Armstrong show why he has gone on to be such a asset to comedy roles on TV.

Good supporting performances from everyone else too, i rather thought there was a third series in there somewhere, shame Simon Nye didn't come up with a third,

This programme is crying out for a DVD release, lets hope the BBC considers this, as it seems they have a wealth of material in their archives gathering dust.