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All Episodes of Cats

Biologist, naturalist and TV presenter Roger Tabor explores the history of the house cat around the world.
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Season 1

  • Felines and Pharaohs
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    Felines and Pharaohs

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 11/15/1991

    The domestic cat had its origins in ancient Egypt. But how did it become domesticated and who were its ancestors?

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • A Love Hate Affair
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    A Love Hate Affair

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 11/22/1991

    Revered 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.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Pet or Pest?
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    Pet or Pest?

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 11/29/1991

    As the British Empire expanded, how did the world's cat population grow? What was its impact and how did cats transform society?

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • The Aristocats
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    The Aristocats

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 12/6/1991

    Roger 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.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Cat and Supercat
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    Cat and Supercat

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 12/13/1991

    The 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.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown