Cats Got Your Tongue?

6. Bob Harris

Cats Got Your Tongue?

Show Notes

In this heartwarming new episode, host Adam chats to the legendary BBC Radio 2 presenter ‘Whispering’ Bob Harris OBE about his rescue cats Harmony and Ryman.

Already known for his wonderful broadcasting voice, Bob shares how he talks to his cats, how the two have settled into their new home and discusses what to do when a bonded pair fall out with each other! Fair to say Adam and Bob definitely agree that having a cat around makes a bad day better.

Behaviourist Nicky returns to answer Bob’s question about why Harmony may have been upset with Ryman, and a listener question about how beneficial it is to use catios. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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