Series
Cats
Documentary
Biologist, naturalist and TV presenter Roger Tabor explores the history of the house cat around the world.
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Seasons & episodes
- 1Felines and Pharaohs15 Nov 1991 · 30mThe domestic cat had its origins in ancient Egypt. But how did it become domesticated and who were its ancestors?
- 2A Love Hate Affair22 Nov 1991 · 30mRevered as a god by the Pharaohs, the cat arrived in Britain with the Romans. But later it had to endure centuries of persecution and torture, a victim of its association with the old pagan religions. The cat had not changed - only people's perception of this solitary, promiscuous hunter of the night, whose light-reflective eyes and screeching voice were thought to be signs of the devil.
- 3Pet or Pest?29 Nov 1991 · 30mAs the British Empire expanded, how did the world's cat population grow? What was its impact and how did cats transform society?
- 4The Aristocats6 Dec 1991 · 30mRoger Tabor goes in search of pedigree cats, from the favourites to the forgotten breeds. They include the first long-haired cat, the Angora, the Van swimming cat of Turkey, and Japan's unique Bobtail "good luck" breed.
- 5Cat and Supercat13 Dec 1991 · 30mThe domestic cat will soon overtake the dog as the most popular pet in the world. But is man's interference threatening the future of the species? In America, breeding has caused health problems for Siamese and Persians, and the desire for novelty cats, such as the dog-shaped Munchkin, is increasing.
Details
- First aired
- 15 Nov 1991
- Last aired
- 13 Dec 1991
- Status
- Ended
- Language
- English
- Network
- BBC Two
- Episodes
- 5
- Votes
- 1 on TMDB
Cast
- RRoger TaborSelf - Presenter
