My mother always says that if you don't like animals then invariably you don't like people

‘Animal Tales’ – made by Granada TV for ITV1 told heart-warming stories of folks’ pet pastimes and took a look at how animals help us on a daily basis.

Kevin took on the role of a roving reporter and reported on Championship Dog and Cat Shows explaining what TV producers are looking for when selecting a pet for a particular TV role.

He also reported on the cat and how and why it has beaten the dog, for the first time, into first place as Britain’s favourite pet.