Ep 4. The Beast of Royston Vasey

In season 1 episode 4 of The League of Gentlemen titled "The Beast of Royston Vasey," the eccentric and unusual inhabitants of Royston Vasey are plagued by a string of mysterious animal attacks. With the community in a state of panic, a town meeting is held to discuss the issue, during which shopkeeper Tubbs Tattsyrup shares her concerns about a strange beast she and her husband encountered in the woods.

Meanwhile, local veterinarian Dr. Chinnery begins investigating the attacks, but his bumbling incompetence hinders his efforts to solve the case. As suspicion falls on various members of the community, including a visiting circus, a group of travelers, and a reclusive artist, the true identity of the beast remains elusive.

The episode continues to interweave multiple storylines featuring the peculiar characters that make up Royston Vasey. We follow Pauline Campbell-Jones, a sinister restart officer who forces a man with no arms or legs to look for work, leading to unforeseen consequences. We also catch up with Reverend Bernice Woodall, whose delivery of an unorthodox sermon about the apocalypse tests the nerves of her congregation.

As the chaos surrounding the animal attacks escalates, tensions rise between the locals, and the search for the culprit intensifies. With each character's storyline culminating in surprising ways, this episode of The League of Gentlemen is one of the most memorable and wacky of the entire series.