---
title: "I Am Not an Animal"
year: 2004
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/i-am-not-an-animal-2004"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 100
imdb_id: null
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 6
runtime_minutes: 30
community_rating: 8.6
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# I Am Not an Animal (2004) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/i-am-not-an-animal-2004

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

I Am Not an Animal is a television series first released in 2004. Catalogued under Animation, Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy. Produced and broadcast by BBC Two. Current status: Ended. Spans 1 seasons and 6 tracked episodes.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Six talking animals escape a vivisection unit in this animated comedy series."

### Why Watch
- features the only six talking animals in the world
- unique storyline involving animal rights activists

### Caveats & Content Note
- limited information available on episode details
- niche animated series
- Tone & Suitability: The series involves themes of vivisection and animal liberation within an animated comedy format.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: animated, comedy, satirical

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/i-am-not-an-animal-2004#watch.

## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 6
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 3 (50%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 3 (50%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Peter Baynham
- **Networks / Studios**: BBC Two

## Key Cast Continuity

- **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)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the premise of I Am Not an Animal?
It is an animated comedy about the only six talking animals in the world whose lives change when they are liberated from a vivisection unit by activists.

### Q: When did the series air?
It ran on BBC Two in the United Kingdom from 10 May to 14 June 2004.

### Q: Who made the series?
The series was made and directed by Peter Baynham.

### Q: Which production company produced the series?
It was produced by Baby Cow Productions.

### Q: What genres are associated with the show?
The show is categorized as animation, comedy, and sci-fi and fantasy.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [I Am Not an Animal — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/100)
- [I Am Not an Animal - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I_Am_Not_an_Animal)
- [I Am Not an Animal (2004) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/180444-i-am-not-an-animal/prehled/)
- [I Am Not an Animal 80% (2004) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/147099-i-am-not-an-animal)
- [I Am Not an Animal - dafilms.cz | filmy online](https://dafilms.cz/film/9382-i-am-not-an-animal)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*