Being Human Episode Guide
Being Human was first transmitted in February 2008 as a 60-minute special as a part of BBC Three's drama pilot season.
Episode 0 - Broadcast: 18 Feb 2008 (UK)
The success of this broadcast lead to a series commission.
Series 1
Episode 1 - Broadcast: 25 Jan 2009 (UK)
Episode 2 - Broadcast: 01 Feb 2009 (UK)
Episode 3 - Broadcast: 08 Feb 2009 (UK)
Episode 4 - Broadcast: 15 Feb 2009 (UK)
Episode 5 - Broadcast: 22 Feb 2009 (UK)
Episode 6 - Broadcast: 01 Mar 2009 (UK)
Series 2
Episode 1 - Broadcast: 10 Jan 2010 (UK)
Episode 2 - Broadcast: 17 Jan 2010 (UK)
Episode 3 - Broadcast: 24 Jan 2010 (UK)
Episode 4 - Broadcast: 31 Jan 2010 (UK)
Episode 5 - Broadcast: 07 Feb 2010 (UK)
Episode 6 - Broadcast: 14 Feb 2010 (UK)
Episode 7 - Broadcast: 21 Feb 2010 (UK)
Episode 8 - Broadcast: 28 Feb 2010 (UK)
Being Human S02E08 - Episode 8
George and Annie are inside Kemp and Lucy's facility, still hoping that they can be cured of their supernatural afflictions, in the final episode in the current series of the drama following the lives of three housemates who happen to be a werewolf, a ghost and a vampire.
Mitchell, knowing just how cruel these "cures" really are, aims to save his friends from Kemp's macabre experiments. But, as his heart blackens with rage and fury, can his friends save him from himself? And how will he react when he's face to face with Lucy, the lover who betrayed him?
And, as death's door opens for her again, is this really the end of Annie?
Russell Tovey stars as George, Lenora Crichlow as Annie, Donald Sumpter as Kemp, Lyndsey Marshal as Lucy and Aidan Turner as Mitchell.
Being Human is simulcast on the BBC HD channel – the BBC's High Definition channel, available through Freesat, Sky and Virgin Media.
Being Human S02E07 - Episode 7
Mitchell is devastated when he discovers the truth about Lucy and the vampire massacre, in the penultimate episode of the drama about three housemates who happen to be a werewolf, a ghost and a vampire. He and Daisy swear revenge – in style.
Meanwhile Nina returns, presenting George with the most difficult decision of his life. There are big decisions for Annie, too, as she contemplates whether it is now time for her to pass on.
Nina tells George and Annie about Jaggat and Kemp's facility and tries to persuade them to go along with her. Will they agree to put their fate in the hands of the strangers? And has Mitchell turned bloodthirsty for good this time?
George is played by Russell Tovey, Annie by Lenora Crichlow, Mitchell by Aidan Turner, Nina by Sinead Keenan, Lucy by Lyndsey Marshal and Kemp by Donald Sumpter.
Being Human is simulcast on the BBC HD channel – the BBC's high definition channel, available through Freesat, Sky and Virgin Media.
Being Human S02E06 - Episode 6
Annie (Lenora Crichlow) finds a new sense of purpose
Annie stumbles across several of her own kind at a local theatre and ends up getting a job working there with the stage psychic, as the drama following the lives of three housemates who happen to be a werewolf, a ghost and a vampire continues. Judging by his abilities, the psychic is grateful for her help.
She finds a new sense of purpose by helping ghosts resolve their issues with their living relatives, but things take a turn for the worse when someone from her past appears in the audience.
Meanwhile, Lucy's reaction to sleeping with Mitchell has some very violent and shocking repercussions. And as George's relationship with Nina becomes more serious, she has an important question for him.
Lenora Crichlow stars as Annie, Lyndsey Marshal as Lucy, Aidan Turner as Mitchell, Russell Tovey as George and Sinead Keenan as Nina.
Being Human is simulcast on the BBC HD channel – the BBC's High Definition channel, available through Freesat, Sky and Virgin Media.
Being Human S02E05 - Episode 5
Mitchell is getting closer to Lucy and she, in turn, is struggling to contain her feelings for Mitchell, as the drama following the lives of three housemates who happen to be a werewolf, a ghost and a vampire continues.
Mitchell has only really fallen in love once before and, in a flashback to the Sixties, viewers learn how his relationship with Josie saved him from the excesses of vampiredom. Back in the present with Lucy, it's clear he's struggling to reconcile the difference between human love and vampire lust.
Meanwhile, George's relationship with Sam and her daughter, Molly, is going well and George wonders if there might be a chance to make the most of this normal human relationship – could he become Molly's step-father?
Annie experiences parental feelings of her own when she's asked to babysit an unusual child...
Aidan Turner stars as Mitchell, Lyndsey Marshal as Lucy, Russell Tovey as George and Lenora Crichlow as Annie.
Being Human is simulcast on the BBC HD channel – the BBC's High Definition channel, available through Freesat, Sky and Virgin Media.
Being Human S02E04 - Episode 4
George gets a new job, a new girlfriend and even a cage to transform in. But he soon realises that containing the werewolf isn't as easy as he had hoped. Annie meets an enigmatic ghost who offers to help her keep death at bay. Mitchell's attempts to control the vampires leads him further into darkness.
Aidan Turner stars as Mitchell, Lyndsey Marshal as Lucy, Russell Tovey as George and Lenora Crichlow as Annie.
Being Human is simulcast on the BBC HD channel – the BBC's High Definition channel, available through Freesat, Sky and Virgin Media.
Being Human S02E03 - Episode 3
After a brief house-meeting the friends decide they need to start hanging out and being there for each other more than they have been lately, as the hit drama following the lives of three housemates who happen to be a werewolf, a ghost and a vampire continues.
George and Annie reflect on their past romances, whereas Mitchell has far more pressing matters to concern himself with.
Annie is feeling guilty for hurting Hugh – she's convinced he deserves a "proper" girlfriend – so employs George to try and help Hugh get back together with his ex-girlfriend, Kirsty. Annie's genius plan? For George to take Kirsty on the worst date ever... However, with Nina's departure still weighing heavily on him George's heart is not really in the operation, and the night takes an unusual turn.
Mitchell's relationship with Lucy is becoming strained, particularly after the death of one of her patients, and when they do finally make it out on a date together it looks like Mitchell might ruin his chances by refusing to give away too much about himself.
Upon the discovery of two bodies with suspicious-looking injuries, Mitchell is forced to strike deals left, right and centre to cover up the shady murder. Somehow he must stop the vampires from killing.
But is Mitchell losing control of the situation? And elsewhere, are Nina's new contacts who she thinks they are?
Russell Tovey plays George, Lenora Crichlow plays Annie, Aidan Turner plays Mitchell, Nathan Wright plays Hugh, Lauren O'Neil plays Kirsty, Sinead Keenan plays Nina and Lyndsey Marshal plays Lucy.
Being Human is simulcast on the BBC HD channel – the BBC's High Definition channel, available through Freesat, Sky and Virgin Media.
Being Human S02E02 - Episode 2
Mitchell has a blast from the past when an old friend arrives at the hospital dead and bloodied, as the hit BBC Three drama following the lives of three housemates who happen to be a werewolf, a ghost and a vampire continues.
Lucy, the witty nurse who has got Mitchell increasingly tongue-tied, spots suspicious-looking marks on the man's neck and is intrigued to know how he came to such a messy end.
Annie, meanwhile, is loving her job as a barmaid, particularly as it means she can chat and flirt with Saul for the whole shift – much to Hugh's annoyance. Saul's charisma seems to have worked its magic on Annie, and she plucks up the courage to ask him on a date. But with Saul having strange encounters behind closed doors, it looks like his charm might begin to fade.
George and Nina are tentatively trying to make their relationship work but discovering George's dark secret and sharing a house with supernatural beings is starting to take its toll on Nina. It's not helped by Mitchell's old friend, Carl, turning up on their doorstep in urgent need of help. Events that threaten to cause the exposure of the vampire world begin to spiral.
While their hopes for a bit of normality seem dashed, the friends are unaware that their every word is being monitored – but what will the technicians do with this information?
Aidan Turner plays Mitchell, Lyndsey Marshal plays Lucy, Lenora Crichlow plays Annie, Alex Lanipekun plays Saul, Nathan Wright plays Hugh, Russell Tovey plays George, Sinead Keenan plays Nina and Steve John Shepherd plays Carl.
Being Human is simulcast on the BBC HD channel – the BBC's High Definition channel, available through Freesat, Sky and Virgin Media.
Being Human S02E01 - Episode 1
Russell Tovey, Lenora Crichlow and Aidan Turner return in the second series of the hit BBC Three drama following the lives of three housemates who also happen to be a werewolf, a ghost and a vampire. The series gets off to a gripping start as the consequences of George murdering Herrick begin to catch up with him.
After a night in the pub, George and Mitchell are challenged in a dark alley by married vampires Ivan and Daisy, who are looking to taunt the pair in retaliation for the downfall of their late leader. Daisy, however, has more than revenge on her mind.
As well as the conflicts with the supernatural, George also has issues closer to home with his relationship with Nina. Clearly under strain after Nina's dramatic discovery of George's secret, the couple seem to be avoiding the consequences it has for each of them.
Nina seeks comfort from Annie, who is wholeheartedly embracing her newfound confidence by applying for a job as a barmaid at the local pub. Annie sets about her mission with her usual gusto, much to the bemusement and concern of her housemates.
Meanwhile, Mitchell meets new doctor Lucy in the hospital toilets and her sharp wit and honesty capture his attention.
Duly distracted by the new trials unfolding in their individual lives, the friends are unaware of the ominous threat that could be facing them. Are the supernatural friends safe in the world they're desperate to be part of?
Russell Tovey plays George, Aidan Turner plays Mitchell, Paul Rhys plays Ivan, Amy Manson plays Daisy, Sinead Keenan plays Nina, Lenora Crichlow plays Annie and Lyndsey Marshal plays Lucy.
Being Human is simulcast on the BBC HD channel – the BBC's High Definition channel, available through Freesat, Sky and Virgin Media.
Being Human S01E06 - Episode 6
Vampire Mitchell is in hospital following the almost-fatal attack on him, as BBC Three's drama about a vampire, a werewolf and a ghost reaches a thrilling conclusion. Once recovered, and believing it to be his destiny, Mitchell becomes determined to fight Herrick, no matter what it takes.
Meanwhile, Annie chooses to try to save Mitchell, having rejected the opportunity to "pass over". The decision seems to give her newfound powers.
Mitchell does not want his best friends involved in the inevitable showdown with Herrick and the vampires, but Annie bravely decides that she cannot just stand by without doing anything.
George, meanwhile, is facing a huge dilemma of his own: should he try to help Mitchell or should he flee and try to start a normal life with Nina? He has to choose between his friend and his lover. The lure of a normal human life is so strong, but George also knows that this may be the one time in his life Mitchell needs him not be a coward – to stand up and be counted.
As this series of Being Human comes to an end, the three friends face the toughest decisions they have ever faced as they stand on the brink of their destinies.
Aidan Turner stars as Mitchell, Jason Watkins as Herrick, Lenora Crichlow as Annie, Russell Tovey as George and Sinead Keenan as Nina.
Being Human S01E05 - Episode 5
George (Russell Tovey) is called upon to help both Mitchell and Annie
Mitchell is traumatised by the way his friendship with Bernie ended, which has pushed him back towards the vampire fold, as BBC Three's drama about a vampire, a werewolf and a ghost continues.
Herrick tells Mitchell that the vampires are starting a mass conversion and that they will only feed from people who want to be vampires. But the truth is much darker and more disturbing than Mitchell could have ever dreamed.
He has to escape and his only hope is his friends George and Annie – but can they overcome their personal fears in order to save their friend?
Annie, meanwhile, decides that she must avenge Owen and enlists George's help, but her self-confidence is at an all-time low and Owen still has a firm hold on her emotions, even in death. Annie needs to find the strength to battle her inner demons, a strength which ends up being drawn from the most terrifying of events.
Meanwhile, Nina is becoming ever-more suspicious of George's behaviour. George knows that if this relationship is to work then he cannot hide his true nature for ever...
Aidan Turner stars as Mitchell, Jason Watkins as Herrick, Russell Tovey as George, Lenora Crichlow as Annie, Gregg Chillin as Owen and Sinead Keenan as Nina.
Being Human S01E04 - Episode 4
Mitchell's attempt to embrace humanity becomes more intense than ever when he befriends a 12-year-old boy, Bernie, and his divorced mum, Fleur, as BBC Three's drama about a vampire, a werewolf and a ghost continues.
Mitchell and Bernie develop a friendship which reminds Mitchell of his own, pre-vampire, childhood and helps him to stay "on the wagon". But things turn sour when Bernie is shocked to catch a glimpse of Mitchell's vampire existence.
Fleur is horrified and thinks that Mitchell is some sort of monster trying to lead her son astray. It's not long before word gets round the neighbourhood, threatening to ruin the housemates' desire for normality and acceptance.
George realises that if he is to have any real future with the feisty Nina then he must tell her the truth. As he deliberates, Nina becomes more confused, especially when she hears rumours about Mitchell.
Annie, meanwhile, is traumatised following her shocking revelation about Owen. Mitchell and George do everything they can to try to lift her spirits but to no avail. Her despair turns to anger when she learns Owen will be visiting the house to try to sort out growing problems with the neighbours.
Through her emotional rage, Annie discovers some powerful and uncontrollable skills. When confronted with Owen, her fury develops into a lust for revenge.
Aidan Turner plays Mitchell, Russell Tovey plays George, Lenora Crichlow plays Annie and Sinead Keenan plays Nina.
Annie: Lenora Crichlow
Mitchell: Aidan Turner
George: Russell Tovey
Lauren: Annabel Scholey
Herrick: Jason Watkins
Nina: Sinead Keenan II
Seth: Dylan Brown
Janey: Sama Goldie
Owen: Gregg Chillin
Bernie: Mykola Allen
Producer: Matthew Bouch
Author: Toby Whithouse
Being Human S01E03 - Episode 3
Annie meets ghost Gilbert, a ghoulish Smiths fan who died in the mid-Eighties, as BBC Three's witty and thrilling series continues. He loves being stuck in the past and relishes the bleakness of being a ghost. Through Gilbert, Annie learns that she is stuck in limbo because there is something unresolved about her death.
Meanwhile, Sparky nurse Nina is clearly interested in being more than friends with George, but he resists her at every turn. He doesn't believe that he should ever get involved in a relationship because of his uncontrollable secret. But as the full moon approaches, and George's animalistic tendencies take hold, he becomes more impulsive – and lusty. Against his better judgment, George ends up giving Nina the night of her life.
Lauren tries to work her way back into Mitchell's life. Mitchell initially resists her, determined to stay on the side of humanity, but when Lauren reveals a vulnerable side, and shows that she, too, feels guilty about her vampire lifestyle, it seems like he might relent...
Lenora Crichlow is Annie, Alex Price is Gilbert, Sinead Keenan is Nina, Russell Tovey is George, Annabel Scholey is Lauren and Aidan Turner is Mitchell, and Gregg Chillin is Owen.
Annie: Lenora Crichlow
Mitchell: Aidan Turner
George: Russell Tovey
Lauren: Annabel Scholey
Herrick: Jason Watkins
Nina: Sinead Keenan II
Seth: Dylan Brown
Janey: Sama Goldie
Gilbert: Alex Price
Owen: Gregg Chillin
Producer: Matthew Bouch
Author: Toby Whithouse
Being Human S01E02 - Episode 2
George is shocked when he meets another werewolf, a rough-and-ready rogue called Tully, as BBC Three's sexy, witty and thrilling new series continues.
Tully is the opposite of George – he's content with his condition and wants to teach George how to enjoy being a werewolf – but this is the last thing that George wants. He doesn't want to accept what he is and his attitude towards Tully is one of thinly veiled disgust.
It's not long, however, before Tully works his way into the house that George shares with Mitchell and Annie. He is invited to stay by Mitchell as part of his concerted efforts to embrace the world and, thus, be more human. Tully charms Mitchell and Annie but soon becomes the housemate from hell – eating all the food, stinking out the bathroom and flirting with the only female in the house.
Tully also seems to be thawing George, and wants to teach him how to embrace his inner-werewolf. He also offers George advice on how to treat the ladies – which George takes on board in order to try to get a date with Nina, the feisty nurse he fancies.
Meanwhile, Mitchell continues his battle to stay on the wagon – and it seems like it's going well. He resists Lauren's advances and those of a pretty girl at a party, but his vampire appetite can never be entirely suppressed – particularly when Lauren seems determined to tempt him.
Russell Tovey plays George, Dean Lennox Kelly is Tully, Aidan Turner is Mitchell, Lenora Crichlow is Annie, Annabel Scholey is Lauren and Sinead Keenan is Nina.
Annie: Lenora Crichlow
Mitchell: Aidan Turner
George: Russell Tovey
Lauren: Annabel Scholey
Herrick: Jason Watkins
Tully: Dean Lennox Kelly
Nina: Sinead Keenan II
Hannah: Kerry Gibson
Maggie: Lizzie Roper
Werewolf: Paul Kasey
Producer: Matthew Bouch
Author: Toby Whithouse
Being Human S01E01 - Episode 1
Three twenty-something housemates are united in trying to live normal lives, despite struggling with unusual afflictions: one's a werewolf, one's a vampire and one's a ghost, in BBC Three's sexy, witty and thrilling new series.
On first appearances, things seem to be positive and "normal" for the three friends. Ghost Annie is buoyed by the fact that she is finally starting to be seen by ordinary people, rather than just by her housemates. In an attempt to escape the guilt and self-loathing for his previous killings, vampire Mitchell has sworn off blood, determined to kick the habit. Even the neurotic and anxious George is in relatively good spirits, putting his monthly transformation into a rampaging werewolf to the back of his mind to focus on life in the new house-share.
But it's not long before their supernatural conditions catch up with them.
The vampire world won't leave Mitchell alone: he's harassed by leader Herrick and his side-kick, Seth. They ominously warn him that he cannot deny what he is, and should turn his back on humanity to return to the vampire fold.
George considers the house a sanctuary from his condition but promptly tears it apart when he is reluctantly forced to transform into a werewolf at the full moon.
Annie, meanwhile, is heartbroken when their landlord, her fiancé Owen, pays a visit and reminds her of everything that she has lost. After tricking Owen to come back to the house, Annie discovers that he's got a new girlfriend, ending any hope of her ever being with the love of her life again.
Elsewhere, Mitchell is finding it very hard to stay on the wagon. He arranges a date with a nurse, Becca, and it seems that pretty soon he'll be feeding again. George discovers where Mitchell is and races to save Becca – but will he get there in time?
Lenora Crichlow plays Annie, Aidan Turner plays Mitchell and Russell Tovey plays George. Being Human also features Annabel Scholey as Lauren, Jessica Harris as Becca, Dylan Brown as Seth and Jason Watkins as Herrick.
Annie: Lenora Crichlow
Mitchell: Aidan Turner
George: Russell Tovey
Lauren: Annabel Scholey
Herrick: Jason Watkins
Owen: Gregg Chillin
Seth: Dylan Brown
Becca: Jessica Harris
Tully: Dean Lennox Kelly
Janey: Sama Goldie
Producer: Matthew Bouch
Author: Toby Whithouse
Being Human S00E00 - Pilot
New, one-off drama, Being Human, is a witty, exciting, sexy and extraordinary look at the friendship between three, twenty-something outsiders trying to find their way in an enticing, yet complicated world.
The BBC Three drama stars a cast of bright, up-and-coming actors – Guy Flanagan (Totally Frank), Andrea Riseborough (Margaret Thatcher: The Long Walk To Finchley) and Russell Tovey (The History Boys) – alongside Adrian Lester (Hustle).
Being Human explores what it's like trying to find where you fit into the grand scheme of things when you live with an unusual affliction…
Mitchell (Flanagan) and George (Tovey) are two twenty-something lads who, like any of their peers, would love to hit the town, pull girls and spend evenings down the pub.
Mitchell is a hospital cleaner, good looking, laid back and a hit with the ladies. Oh, and he's a blood sucking vampire.
Mitchell's friend George works in the same hospital as a porter. He's an awkward but loveable geek who was befriended by Mitchell two years ago.
George was heartbroken after he had to move away from the love of his life; he had to leave before she discovered that at every full moon, he sprouts a snout, grows a very hairy back and transforms into a werewolf.
Having had enough of sleeping in hostels and temporary accommodation, Mitchell and George decide to get a flat together where they can indulge in their love of beer, pizza and watching TV.
They just want to have a go at being normal; being human.
Annie (Riseborough) is their uninvited lodger. When the guys move into their new creepy abode they are not expecting to share it with a ghost with a confidence crisis.
Annie used to live in the flat with her boyfriend but following a fatal accident, and now suffering from a distinct lack of self-esteem, she can't move on.
So, she spends her time wandering around the house, making cups of tea she can't drink and scaring away anyone who dares try to move into her home.
But when George and Mitchell move in Annie's surprised to find two new friends who are as unusual and weird as she is.
Rob Pursey, executive producer for Touchpaper Television, says: "Being Human is a warm, funny, aspirational drama with an irresistible twist. Mitchell, George and Annie are supernatural creatures but they are desperate to be a part of a life we all take for granted.
"It's an exciting and contemporary take on friendship and finding your way in the world. Toby Whithouse's witty, emotionally powerful script makes these three misfits come alive even though they're far from human."
Being Human is commissioned by Danny Cohen, Controller of BBC Three, and Jane Tranter, Controller of BBC Fiction, and produced by Touchpaper Television, part of the RDF Media Group.
Executive producers are Julie Gardner (Head of Drama, Wales and Head of Drama Commissioning) and Lucy Richer (Commissioning Editor, Independent Drama).
It is written by Toby Whithouse (Hotel Babylon), produced by Matthew Bouch (The Sarah Jane Adventures), directed by Declan O'Dwyer (Wire In The Blood) and executive produced by Rob Pursey (The Queen's Sister) and Julie Gardner.