James the Cat
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 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-accented Chinese dragon. 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. 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 | |
| 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 |