Beasts

Beasts (1976)

EndedScripted showDrama, Fantasy, Horror

A series of six effective and concise chillers commissioned by ATV from producer Nicholas Palmer and writer Nigel Kneale - who had just left as a staff writer for the BBC - transmitted on Saturday nights. The plays all had a minimal feel with the stories taking place in ordinary locations such as a farm house, a supermarket or a front room.

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Scheduleevery Saturday (55 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E06The Dummynov. 20, 1976
S01E05What Big Eyesnov. 13, 1976
S01E04Babynov. 6, 1976
S01E03Buddy Boyoct. 30, 1976
S01E02During Barty's Partyoct. 23, 1976
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Beasts first premiered?

Beasts first premiered on November 16, 1976.

Who created Beasts?

Beasts is created by Nigel Kneale.

How many episodes were there in Beasts?

There were only six episodes in the Beasts TV show.

What was the genre of Beasts?

The genre of Beasts is horror.

Who directed the episode titled "Baby" in Beasts?

The episode titled "Baby" in Beasts was directed by Don Sharp.

Can you describe the episode "The Dummy"?

In the episode "The Dummy" of Beasts, a ventriloquist is controlled by his own dummy, brought to life by a spell from a scorned magician.

Which episode of Beasts was directed by Stephen Gallagher?

The episode titled "During Barty's Party" in Beasts was directed by Stephen Gallagher.

Who played the role of Sophy in the episode "Special Offer" of Beasts?

Celia Gregory played the role of Sophy in the episode "Special Offer" of Beasts.

What was the concept behind "What Big Teeth"?

The concept behind the "What Big Teeth" episode of Beasts is a werewolf tale, where a young woman is cursed to turn into a wolf by day.

Can you give me a brief overview of the episode "The Dummy" of Beasts?

"The Dummy" is an episode of Beasts where a ventriloquist's dummy seems to have taken on a life of its own and is responsible for several crimes in the local area.

Which episode of Beasts explores the horrors of a haunted country house?

The episode of Beasts titled "The Manor House" explores the horrors of a haunted country house.

Who played the role of Mary in the Beasts episode "The Dummy"?

Mary played the role of Mary in the "The Dummy" episode of Beasts.

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