Series synopsis
I Am Not an Animal is a British animation comedy sci-fi & fantasy television series that premiered on BBC Two on May 10, 2004. It ended on October 19, 2004. It was created by Peter Baynham. It stars Steve Coogan, Julia Davis, Simon Pegg and Kevin Eldon.
I Am Not An Animal is an animated comedy series about the only six talking animals in the world, whose cosseted existence in a vivisection unit is turned upside down when they are liberated by animal rights activists.
Premise
I Am Not An Animal is an animated comedy series about the only six talking animals in the world, whose cosseted existence in a vivisection unit is turned upside down when they are liberated by animal rights activists.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Steve Coogan as Mark the Bird (voice)
- Julia Davis as Claire the Rat (voice)
- Simon Pegg as Kieron the Cat (voice)
- Kevin Eldon as Hugh the Monkey (voice)
- Amelia Bullmore as Winona the Dog (voice)
- Arthur Mathews as Niall the Rabbit (voice)
- John Shrapnel as Narrator (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 7 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 1 | ||
| Season 1 | 6 | May 10, 2004 | October 19, 2004 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
I am an Animation DVD Making of Documentary |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
London Calling Julian Lovely and his group of Animal Activists breaks into Vivi-sec and sets a batch of talking animals free, led by Philip the horse, the group hijack a van, but end up crashing. |
May 10, 2004 |
| 2 |
Planet of the Men and Women The six liberated talking animals enter the 'planet of the men and women' where they encounter wild animals & have a close shave at an army firing range. |
May 17, 2004 |
| 3 |
Money The animals begin to have problems with money. |
October 19, 2004 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC Two |
|---|---|
| First aired | May 10, 2004 |
| Last aired | October 19, 2004 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | Ended |