Creature Comforts

Stop-motion animated series with a cast of animals, sound-biting on a specific topic each episode, such as creatures' sporting adventures, Christmas, and visits to veterinarians. The show satirizes modern man on the street and documentary interviews, responding to unseen questioners. The voices of the characters, such as recurring dog and cat duo Trixie and Captain Cu... Read all

Genre: Animation, Comedy, Family

Cast:The Great British Public , David Rafique

1Season 1

S1.E1 ∙ The Circus

Fri, Oct 10, 2003

Have you ever wondered what it's like to be fired out of a cannon? Or how an elephant combats stage fright or a performing seal masters the art of the French horn? Well, here's your chance to find out, as a motley crew of circus animals lift the lid on life under the big top.

2Season 1

S1.E2 ∙ Pets at the Vets

Fri, Oct 17, 2003

A Piranha with toothache, a pig with sunstroke, a performing dog with an aversion to feet, and a monkey who loves intrusive injections. Take a peek behind the surgery door, as under the weather pets vent spleen in the waiting room.

3Season 1

S1.E3 ∙ Working Animals

Fri, Oct 24, 2003

How does a cockroach multi-task? Where does an owl go to find clerical work? How do guard dogs cope when their timetables are re-arranged, and why do lab rats fear retirement? Find out what our animal friends really think about life under the hand of man.

4Season 1

S1.E4 ∙ The Sea

Thu, Oct 30, 2003

What does a shark do when it's scared of the deep? How does a plankton ride with waves? Can a shrimp hold its breath longer than a jellyfish, and what happens when a walrus gets the bends? Swimming lessons from the experts.

5Season 1

S1.E5 ∙ The Garden

Thu, Nov 6, 2003

Why don't worms like fresh air? Where does a woodpecker go for contemplation? What do slugs think about organic gardening, and when does a pond become a singles bar for frogs? All is revealed when the garden dwellers discuss life in their urban turf.

6Season 1

S1.E6 ∙ Feeding Time

Thu, Nov 13, 2003

How does an arthritic seagull get into a bag of crisps? What do oysters do to a bloodhound's brain? Is pet food as tasty as it looks, and if a pigeon ate chicken, would that make it a cannibal? Peel back the lid to discover who visited your dustbin last night.

7Season 1

S1.E7 ∙ The Beach

Thu, Nov 20, 2003

What do starfish think of noise pollution? Can an octopus eat ice creams in a strong wind? Do sea anemones enjoy sharing their pool with strangers, and why do sea lions prefer Whitby to Scarborough? Pull up a deckchair, don the kiss me quick, and let our coastal creatures soothe away the winter blues.

8Season 1

S1.E8 ∙ The Pet Shop

Thu, Nov 27, 2003

Are squeaky toys degrading to dogs? How much does a goldfish think its worth? Do chameleons suffer from self image problems, and why do stick insects make better conversationalists than spaniels? Potential pets face their fear of being left on the shelf.

9Season 1

S1.E9 ∙ What's It All About?

Thu, Dec 4, 2003

What came first, the diplodocus, or the sparrow? Did slugs emerge from volcanos, and how does a domestic cat feel about crawling from the primordial ooze? Join a grab bag of nature's finest as they try to work out where they came from.

10Season 1

S1.E10 ∙ Being a Bird

Thu, Dec 4, 2003

What makes a bird stay in the air? How does the homing instinct work, and what happens when a pigeon falls through a skylight? All this and more, as our feathered friends reveal the ups and downs of life in the sky.

11Season 1

S1.E11 ∙ Is Anyone Out There?

Thu, Dec 11, 2003

Who are the little green men and why do they want to holiday here? Take a journey into the unexpected, as our interstellar friends wrestle with postman etiquette, and the weather.

12Season 1

S1.E12 ∙ Cats or Dogs?

Thu, Dec 18, 2003

What do dogs think about crufts? Do cats like cuddles, and who makes the better burglar alarm? Take a ringside seat as the two most popular pets go head to head in a battle that's raged for centuries.

13Season 1

S1.E13 ∙ Merry Christmas

Thu, Dec 25, 2003

Why does a guide dog pursue a caretaker, and what do reindeer think of Santa? Why do hamsters dread chemistry sets, and what do mice think of mince pies? Christmas is for all animals not just for dogs!

1Season 2

S2.E1 ∙ Beast in Show

Sun, Oct 30, 2005

A rabbit reveals his never ending quest for breeding perfection, a Shetland pony shows a tidy set of hooves to impress his girlfriends, a competitive pig thinks that good losers are losers, and a chicken casts aspersions on the quality of the duck eggs. All bets are off, as the biggest and the best lock horns over their rosettes.

2Season 2

S2.E2 ∙ The Brood

Sun, Nov 6, 2005

Have you ever wondered how a seagull feels when its young leave the nest? Or a monkey copes with teething? Or what happens when an amoeba argues with its mum and dad? From cute and cuddly, to teenage tantrums. The ups and downs of parenthood.

3Season 2

S2.E3 ∙ Pet Hates

Sun, Nov 13, 2005

Did you know that pigs hate having their neck breathed on? Or that the best way to irritate a Police horse is to walk like a baboon in front of it? Feathers and fur flies, as temperamental pets reveal what gets their goat.

4Season 2

S2.E4 ∙ Impressions

Sun, Nov 20, 2005

How does a hamster sound like a kipper? Does an owl give a hoot? Can a slug imitate a chicken? Animals test their vocal prowess.

5Season 2

S2.E5 ∙ Animals in the 'Hood

Sun, Nov 27, 2005

What causes a sewer-dwelling crocodile to settle in Stockton Heath? Why is it important for a barnacle to set up home above the flood line? How do moles cope with unexpected leaks, and what does a baby spider think of the long climb to bed? Step out from behind the net curtains, and take a peek into some beastly boudoirs.

6Season 2

S2.E6 ∙ Sport!

Sun, Dec 4, 2005

A tortoise and hare argue over who is the best loser, lemmings point out the drawbacks of cliff-diving, scorpions take us through their fast-hand technique, and a wrestling mouse shows us how to land properly. Survival of the fittest and other fantastic feats with natures natural athletes.

7Season 2

S2.E7 ∙ Monarchy Business

Sun, Dec 11, 2005

What happens when an Indian elephant breaks into Buckingham Palace? Why do the royal ravens wish the Queen would get a proper job? What do the corgis think about the royal collection, and how does Prince Charles's small talk go down with the flora in the royal garden? Royalists rave and republicans rant beneath the union jack.

8Season 2

S2.E8 ∙ Animal Magnetism

Sun, Dec 18, 2005

How does a miserable hamster attract a mate? Why do rats find eating sandwiches a turn on? What happens when a royal corgi falls in love with a stray, and what makes pigs feel sexy? A soft-centred collection of misty-eyed romantics reveal the art of seduction, and the perils of falling in love.

9Season 2

S2.E9 ∙ Merry Christmas Everybody!

Sun, Dec 25, 2005

How do hamsters cope with indigestion? Why do dogs hate wearing Christmas hats? What happens when a partridge is chased out of its pear tree, and why do corgis find Christmas unbearably emotional? Join in the festive fun with our furry friends.

10Season 2

S2.E10 ∙ Bed Time

Sun, Jan 8, 2006

What happens if a tortoise suffers from insomnia? How does a woodlouse with adenoid problems stop snoring, and why does the Dove of Peace get aggressive if he doesn't get a full nights kip? Nocturnal critters shed light on the workings of the night shift.

11Season 2

S2.E11 ∙ Self Image

Sun, Jan 15, 2006

Do Bald Eagles ever feel self-conscious? What does a Sharpei think about his wrinkles? How does a zebra tackle her laughter lines, and why are snakes allergic to bananas? Pampered pets pontificate on the pitfalls of personal grooming.

12Season 2

S2.E12 ∙ Communication

Sun, Jan 22, 2006

Have you ever wondered what animals are really saying? Well, after watching Monkeys debate the origins of language, a cat contemplate deep sea communication, rats arguing over baby talk, and a raven getting a grump on, you'll probably wish you'd never asked

13Season 2

S2.E13 ∙ Safari Park

Sun, Jan 29, 2006

An itchy-footed meerkat who hitchhikes to Bath, a giraffe without a working permit, a hyperactive ostrich, a territorial gorilla, a confused lion, a forgetful baboon and a lazy hippo reveal life behind the perimeter fence.