James the Cat

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My name's James, James the Cat

Created by Kate Canning and produced by Jan Clayton with Grampian Television, James the Cat is a children's series. It chronicles the many events which take place at the Cornerhouse (number 104) between James and his new friends. Fellow characters include: Mrs. Lavender, a snail, Frida, 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.

The show changes quite a bit between the two seasons. 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 season, 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. Despite the fact that he can't spell, James is a perfect choice for a diplomat, as he is a tuxedo cat, and quite pompous.

Each episode runs for about 5 minutes. The show was dubbed into Persian and showed on Iranian tv in 1980s as "Khepel" (Fatty in Persian).

Contents

[edit] The Theme Song 1984

My name's James

James The Cat

I've had fame,

Money, and all that

Now I'm here

Growing fat

Chasing birds and butterflies

James the cat

[edit] The Theme Song 1998

My name's James

James the cat

Share my fame

Drop in for a chat

I'm a fat

Diplomat

Call me king of the corner house

James the cat

[edit] Storytellers

  • Sean Arnold
  • Alistair McGowan

[edit] List of Shows in 1984

  • Friends
  • The Rock Garden
  • The Thunder-Storm
  • Neighbours
  • The Seaside
  • Tea For Toad
  • Sums
  • Kites
  • The Cornerhouse
  • Big Top
  • The Confused Goose
  • The Playground
  • James G.P.
  • Bee Bop
  • Pa Rat's Problem
  • Lunch
  • Treasure
  • Arfur Mark
  • The Take-Over
  • Art Attack
  • Water-Works
  • The Dentist
  • Slim Chance
  • The Inventor
  • The Greedy Caterpillar
  • The Birthday Party

[edit] List of Shows in 1998

  • James V.I.P.
  • Little Bluey
  • Memories
  • Orange Aid
  • HARVEY The White Rabbit
  • It Ain't Fair
  • New Zealand Sheep
  • Pyragiro Blues
  • U.S Capers
  • Sweetheart
  • Nepali Puzzle
  • Safari
  • Fennimore's Friend
  • Painted Lady
  • Le Fireworks
  • Indian Summer
  • Legal Beagle
  • Spring Time
  • Dido the Dolphin
  • Betsy Purplebottom
  • Ups & Downs
  • The Wish
  • Caramba
  • Catwalk
  • China Tease
  • Higgy Pop

[edit] Quotes

  • Frida: That spells Jams not James. You can't spell.
  • Frida: James, you little pig!
  • James: Ah a sardine sandwich, they will never know!
  • James: What an ourrange!

[edit] Credits

Storyteller 
Sean Arnold
Music 
Gary Yershon
Animator 
Sue Allen
Camera 
Mark Taylor
Editor 
Nigel Ashcroft
Sound 
Tim Partridge
S.W.P.A. Animation Team 
Jane Gotts, Louise Waugh, Brian Anderson, Soft Cel (Cartoon Graphics)
Production Manager 
Steve Robin
Script Consultant 
Tony Marriott
Creator, Writer and Director 
Kate Canning
Producer 
Jan Clayton

[edit] External links

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