Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: BBC Three
Type: Scripted
Rating: 7.7/10
Mongrels
Overview
Mongrels, formerly known under the working titles of We Are Mongrels and The Un-Natural World, is a British puppet-based situation comedy series first broadcast on BBC Three between 22 June and 10 August 2010, with a making-of documentary entitled "Mongrels Uncovered" broadcast on 11 August 2010. A second series of Mongrels began airing on 7 November 2011. The series revolves around the lives of five anthropomorphic animals who hang around the back of a pub in Millwall, the Isle of Dogs, London. The characters are Nelson, a metrosexual fox; Destiny, an Afghan hound; Marion, a "borderline-retarded" cat; Kali, a grudge-bearing pigeon; and Vince, Nelson's friend, a sociopathic foul-mouthed fox.
This production, originally released in 2010, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Comedy genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 7.7 across its 2 seasons.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Comedy.
- • Produced in .
- • Original Language: English.
Directed By
Written By
Starring Cast
Rufus Jones
Nelson (voice)
Tony Way
Gary
Paul Kaye
Vince (voice)
Lucy Montgomery
Destiny (voice)
Katy Brand
Kali (voice)
Warrick Brownlow-Pike
Marion (puppetry)
Dan Tetsell
Marion (voice)
Seasons
Specials
3 Episodes • Aired 2010-08-11
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 1
8 Episodes • Aired 2010-06-22
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 2
9 Episodes • Aired 2011-11-07
No season overview provided for this season.