Beast
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.
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Ep 1Juggling with Guinea Pigs
Disillusioned with life as a vet, Nick makes an appointment with a careers consultant.
Ep 2The Love They Call Stalking
Nick wants to appear chivalrous when his next-door neighbour Mary, whom he fancies, pops round. Kirsten's powers of diplomacy are stretched.
Ep 3Should We Hug?
Nick feels forced to replace Briony after she insults him. John seems the perfect candidate and Kirsten is delighted, but Nick has other ideas.
Ep 4Frightening Shorts
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.
Ep 5Twin Pekes
Kirsten's attempts to liven up the surgery by playing music from the eighties proves unpopular.
Ep 6Talking Dirty
Nick finally scores with Judy. But how good is he at animal impressions?
BBC One
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