James the Cat
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Description
The programme changes quite a bit between the two series. In the first, James is a newcomer to the garden at the Cornerhouse, and must learn to live with the other animals there. In the first episode of the second series, James becomes a diplomat (though sometimes he is referred to as a VIP). In subsequent episodes, he and the others travel to distant lands or receive important visitors.
Home media
There were two VHS tapes released by Tempo Video.
| VHS Name | Catalogue Number | Release Year | Episodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| James the Cat and Friends |
V9005 | 1987 | Template:Hlist |
| Out and About with James the Cat | V9006 | 1987 | Template:Hlist |
Screen Entertainment also released one VHS tape.
| VHS Name | Catalogue Number | Release Year | Episodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| James the Cat: Neighbours | SE 9002 | 1988 | Template:Hlist |
Reception
Common Sense Media described the series as "Sophisti-catted tales best for older preschoolers".[4]
References
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External links
- The Canning Factory
- James the Cat at Toonhound
- James the Cat at ClassicKidsTV
- Pages with script errors
- 1980s British children's television series
- 1990s British children's television series
- 1984 British television series debuts
- 1984 animated television series debuts
- 1998 British television series endings
- 1980s British animated television series
- 1990s British animated television series
- 1980s preschool education television series
- 1990s preschool education television series
- Animated preschool education television series
- Animated television series about cats
- British children's animated adventure television series
- British children's animated fantasy television series
- British preschool education television series
- Children's television characters
- British English-language television shows
- ITV children's television shows
- Scottish television shows
- Television series by Mattel Television
- Television shows produced by Grampian Television
- ITV animated television series
- Works about diplomats