Beasts
Series Overview
Beasts is a series of six television plays by Manx writer Nigel Kneale, unconnected save for a bestial horror theme, made by ATV for ITV in the United Kingdom and broadcast in 1976. The series avoids typical monster horror clichès, more so focusing on psychological and supernatural themes.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 6 Episodes
50–60 min per episode
1976 – 1976
Premiered: Sat, Oct 16, 1976
Nigel KnealeLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 6: “The Dummy”
A washed-up actor has a nervous breakdown and believes that he really is the movie monster that he has been hired to play.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nigel Kneale
Nicholas Palmer
Department Leadership Roster
Nicholas Palmer
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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12: Suitable only for 12 years and over.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
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What is Beasts about?
Beasts is a series of six television plays by Manx writer Nigel Kneale, unconnected save for a bestial horror theme, made by ATV for ITV in the United Kingdom and broadcast in 1976. The series avoids typical monster horror clichès, more so focusing on psychological and supernatural themes.
How many seasons does Beasts have?
Beasts comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Beasts?
Key cast members in Beasts include Not specified.
Who created or directed Beasts?
Beasts was developed and directed by Nigel Kneale.