About this season
John Barrowman offers a look into the lives of working animals.
Episodes (13)
1. Tinker Magician's Assistant
Aired 3 December 2009 • 30 min
John Barrowman presents as a dog in Namibia works as a foster mother to orphaned wild cats, a Maltese terrier acts as a magician's assistant and a prize-winning ferret races for charity in the UK.
2. Marigold Racing Pig
Aired 4 December 2009 • 30 min
John Barrowman presents as a champion racing pig enters its final competition, a terrier opens an art exhibition in New York, a Burmese python helps schoolchildren who are scared of snakes and a dog dances for a crowd of thousands.
3. Prathida Elephant Orchestra
Aired 5 December 2009 • 30 min
Prathida the elephant drummer gets ready for a special performance, a cat-rescuing dog is honoured as Cat of the Year, and flesh-eating dermatologist fish work overtime at a day spa in Ireland.
4. Misty the Owl
Aired 6 December 2009 • 30 min
Misty the owl prepares for his first ever public flight, a Hungarian sheepdog competes at the national championships and a cherished police horse celebrates his retirement at Liverpool's Lord Mayor's Parade.
5. Tuna the Rock Cat
Aired 7 December 2009 • 30 min
A legendary all-cat rock band rehearses for an upcoming gig, a Labrador motivates young patients to be active, and there is a sheep milking contest.
6. Inti the Trekking Llama
Aired 12 January 2017 • 30 min
Factual series about working animals with John Barrowman. Inti the llama trains for his first ever trek, a disabled Chihuahua brings joy to kids in Los Angeles, and an Irish hedgehog starts work as a slug-munching pest controller.
7. Nok Monkey School
Aired 25 April 2009 • 30 min
Factual series about working animals, with John Barrowman. Nok the macaque monkey learns to collect coconuts, Bingo graduates as a service dog for people with disabilities, and Sam the beach donkey starts work in Skegness.
8. Rufus the Hawk
Factual series about working animals with John Barrowman. Rufus the hawk scares pooping pigeons at Wimbledon, a New Jersey performing dog troupe raises cash for homeless pets, and an elephant artist in Thailand gets creative on canvas.
9. Surya the Eco-Orangutan
Factual series about working animals with John Barrowman. A five-year-old orangutan prepares for his first ever swimming demonstration, Alfie the nurse rabbit is on his big day out with some special patients and an energetic Labrador attempts to become a fire investigator.
10. DVD Sniffing Dogs
Aired 16 January 2017 • 30 min
Factual series about working animals with John Barrowman. A crime-busting team of two young Labradors sharpen their sniffing skills for a new challenge, a Newfoundland dog and lifeguard instructor needs more practice in the water, and a pig paints to feed his family.
11. Nellie the Truffle Hunter
Aired 19 January 2017 • 30 min
Factual series about working animals with John Barrowman. A Sussex spaniel competes in the first British Truffle Hunting Championship, an extreme doggie athlete attempts his newest challenge and an intelligent goldfish performs his nine tricks.
12. Teddy the Community Donkey
Factual series about working animals with John Barrowman. A donkey leaves his life of leisure behind to start a new job, a border collie sings and raises awareness for animal welfare and an elephant causes a real stink at work.
13. Einstein the Imitator
Aired 17 January 2017 • 30 min
Factual series about working animals. hosted by John Barrowman. A superstar parrot loaded with talent and her own entourage gets ready for an important competition, a bat-sniffing Labrador locates a secret lair, and a goat reluctantly parts with his fleece to solve a stinky situation.