James the Cat is a 1984 Scottish animated children's series created by Kate Canning and produced by Jan Clayton with Grampian Television. It chronicles the many events which take place at the Cornerhouse (number 104) between James and his new animal friends. Fellow characters include Mrs. Lavender, a snail; Frieda, a kangaroo; Citroen, a French frog; Rocky, a dimwitted rabbit; and Dennis, a pink fire-breathing Welsh dragon who originated from China. There is also a beehive in the garden at the Cornerhouse. Next door are Ma and Pa Rat, and their rat children.
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 Catand Friends V9005 1987 Out and About with James the Cat V9006 1987
Screen Entertainment also released one VHS tape. VHS Name Catalogue Number Release Year Episodes James the Cat: Neighbours SE 9002 1988
Reception Common Sense Media described the series as "Sophisti-catted tales best for older preschoolers".
References
External links The Canning Factory James the Cat at Toonhound James the Cat at ClassicKidsTV