0:00:02 > 0:00:05Broadcasting from the world-famous BBC Television Centre,
0:00:05 > 0:00:09with your hosts Tim Brooke-Taylor and Sparky the dog.
0:00:09 > 0:00:12Bringing you the news as you've never seen it before.
0:00:15 > 0:00:19- This is Animal Antics. - CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
0:00:21 > 0:00:22You're watching Animal Antics,
0:00:22 > 0:00:25the show that brings you all the latest news from the animal kingdom.
0:00:25 > 0:00:27I'm Tim Brooke-Taylor
0:00:27 > 0:00:31and here to offer his expert animal opinion is my dog, Sparky.
0:00:31 > 0:00:32Good evening.
0:00:32 > 0:00:34Here are the headlines.
0:00:34 > 0:00:37Dog regrets snacking on helium balloon.
0:00:43 > 0:00:45Greedy cat swallows police siren.
0:00:45 > 0:00:48Rrr-OW-ww, rrr-OW-ww...
0:00:49 > 0:00:52Rrr-OW-ww, rrr-OW-ww...
0:00:52 > 0:00:54Cat rave ruined by power cut.
0:00:55 > 0:00:57THUMPING MUSIC
0:01:02 > 0:01:03MUSIC STOPS
0:01:09 > 0:01:11But first our main story tonight.
0:01:11 > 0:01:15Record numbers of animals have been calling off sick from work
0:01:15 > 0:01:17due to an outbreak of cat flu.
0:01:18 > 0:01:21The virus begins in cats with a few sniffles.
0:01:21 > 0:01:25However it soon leads to prolonged bouts of uncontrollable sneezing.
0:01:28 > 0:01:30Other symptoms include hiccups and flatulence.
0:01:30 > 0:01:32Hic!
0:01:32 > 0:01:35Unfortunately, it's not just cats that have been affected,
0:01:35 > 0:01:38as the symptoms seem to spreading to other animals.
0:01:38 > 0:01:41- BEAR SNEEZES - These include bears...
0:01:50 > 0:01:52- WOMAN:- Is he all right?
0:01:54 > 0:01:58- Sheep. - WOMAN:- Oh, dear.
0:02:00 > 0:02:02- Say bless you! - Bless you.
0:02:04 > 0:02:06And dogs.
0:02:12 > 0:02:15Doctors are advising all animals to stock up on tissues.
0:02:15 > 0:02:19- RAT SQUEAKS - This rat is absolutely full of a cold.
0:02:21 > 0:02:23This kitten had such a runny nose
0:02:23 > 0:02:26that his mum made him sit in a tissue box for four days.
0:02:28 > 0:02:31Tasty as tissues are, please refrain from eating them.
0:02:33 > 0:02:35And if you do run out of tissues,
0:02:35 > 0:02:38doctors strongly advise against doing this.
0:02:44 > 0:02:46- HAPPY MEWING - And if symptoms persist,
0:02:46 > 0:02:51your local pharmacist can prescribe some suitable medication.
0:02:54 > 0:02:58The epidemic has pushed the animal health service to breaking point,
0:02:58 > 0:03:01with some doctors working to the point of exhaustion.
0:03:01 > 0:03:02MUSIC: Casualty theme
0:03:02 > 0:03:04SNORING
0:03:06 > 0:03:09As a result, they have released the following statement.
0:03:18 > 0:03:19And if you live near an elderly animal,
0:03:19 > 0:03:22please do pop round and check on them,
0:03:22 > 0:03:25even it means having to listen to their boring stories about the old days.
0:03:25 > 0:03:27So look after yourselves out there.
0:03:27 > 0:03:29Yeah. I never thought I'd say this
0:03:29 > 0:03:32but if you are a dog and you're thinking of going out,
0:03:32 > 0:03:34maybe pop on one of those little coats.
0:03:34 > 0:03:37Here are some more news stories coming your way.
0:03:40 > 0:03:43We've got a round-up of all today's top stories.
0:03:47 > 0:03:49I take a closer look at animal gambling
0:03:49 > 0:03:51in Sparky Investigates.
0:03:54 > 0:03:57And we explore the life and times of a true musical legend -
0:03:57 > 0:03:59Melvin the pug.
0:04:08 > 0:04:10Today sees the finals of one of the biggest events
0:04:10 > 0:04:14in the sporting calendar, the World Box Jumping Championships,
0:04:14 > 0:04:17and as always, we'll bring you all the action as it happens.
0:04:17 > 0:04:20But first, for those of you who are unfamiliar with the sport,
0:04:20 > 0:04:21here's a quick guide.
0:04:21 > 0:04:25Box jumping is one of the most watched sports in the animal world.
0:04:25 > 0:04:28It essentially involves a cat trying to jump into a box
0:04:28 > 0:04:30in the most stylish way possible.
0:04:33 > 0:04:36Jumps are marked out of ten for efficiency...
0:04:39 > 0:04:40technique...
0:04:41 > 0:04:43and artistic interpretation.
0:04:46 > 0:04:49Although it might look easy, it's a skill that takes many years to perfect.
0:04:53 > 0:04:57And cats may compete in a number of different disciplines.
0:04:57 > 0:04:59This one is known as the high box.
0:05:14 > 0:05:16Now, you join us at a very exciting moment
0:05:16 > 0:05:19because we can go live to the Box Jumping Championships,
0:05:19 > 0:05:23where a legend of the sport, four-time world champion Kensuke Coupari
0:05:23 > 0:05:25is about to make his first jump.
0:05:26 > 0:05:28He's chosen to begin with a large box.
0:05:28 > 0:05:32Looking very composed, as ever, as he moves his box into position.
0:05:32 > 0:05:34He seems happy with that.
0:05:36 > 0:05:38So one last look at his trainer.
0:05:40 > 0:05:43And he's in! That's a great opening jump!
0:05:43 > 0:05:45Let's see that from some different angles.
0:05:46 > 0:05:47Great height.
0:05:49 > 0:05:50Lovely technique.
0:05:53 > 0:05:55And the classic head-first entry.
0:05:57 > 0:05:59And look at that for a dismount!
0:06:00 > 0:06:02That is text book - clean as a whistle.
0:06:03 > 0:06:05For a first jump, he'll be very happy with that.
0:06:05 > 0:06:08And we'll be bringing you more from the World Box Jumping Championships
0:06:08 > 0:06:10throughout the programme.
0:06:15 > 0:06:18In other news, police are congratulating themselves today
0:06:18 > 0:06:21after identifying a serial bin raider.
0:06:21 > 0:06:23When detectives arrived on the scene,
0:06:23 > 0:06:26they were appalled by the chaos that greeted them
0:06:26 > 0:06:27but after making a few enquiries,
0:06:27 > 0:06:31it didn't take long for them to identify the guilty party.
0:06:32 > 0:06:34The dog, whose name is Graham Mastiff,
0:06:34 > 0:06:36was one of a growing number of mutts
0:06:36 > 0:06:38to have been outfoxed by a flip-top bin.
0:06:38 > 0:06:43Here are some criminal canines who have been caught red-pawed.
0:06:43 > 0:06:44MUSIC: "Guilty" by Bananarama
0:06:51 > 0:06:54# And the judge and the jury
0:06:54 > 0:06:57# They all put the blame on me
0:06:59 > 0:07:02# They wouldn't go for my story
0:07:03 > 0:07:06# They wouldn't hear my plea
0:07:07 > 0:07:09# Only you can set me free
0:07:10 > 0:07:13- # Cos I'm guilty - Guilty
0:07:13 > 0:07:15# Guilty as a girl can be
0:07:15 > 0:07:18# Come on baby can't you see
0:07:18 > 0:07:21# I stand accused
0:07:21 > 0:07:23# Guilty... #
0:07:23 > 0:07:25Actually, I think it looks quite cool.
0:07:25 > 0:07:26Yes, I feel quite Lady Gaga.
0:07:26 > 0:07:29Here's what else is making today's news.
0:07:33 > 0:07:36Golden retriever fails to win mother of the year award.
0:07:47 > 0:07:50Groundhog voted America's most patriotic citizen.
0:07:54 > 0:07:57Tony Chimp wins international window-cleaning championships.
0:08:05 > 0:08:08Frank Husky finishes last after disappointing performance.
0:08:11 > 0:08:14World's first sat-nav monkey ready for test drive.
0:08:18 > 0:08:21And cat electrician denies drinking on the job.
0:08:24 > 0:08:26Rrrow.
0:08:28 > 0:08:30THUD!
0:08:31 > 0:08:33She's really not for sharing, is she?
0:08:33 > 0:08:35And she's off.
0:08:38 > 0:08:41New research says that increasing numbers of animals
0:08:41 > 0:08:43are becoming addicted to gambling.
0:08:43 > 0:08:46Here's Sparky with a special report.
0:08:46 > 0:08:49Hey, sometimes we all love a flutter on the horses,
0:08:49 > 0:08:52maybe even a cheeky game of poker with the boys
0:08:52 > 0:08:55but for some animals, it's getting way out of control.
0:08:55 > 0:08:57Welcome to Sparky Investigates Gambling.
0:08:57 > 0:09:0029 red.
0:09:00 > 0:09:01Yes!
0:09:06 > 0:09:08Gambling used to be an underground activity for animals,
0:09:08 > 0:09:11enjoyed by shifty strays in seedy backrooms.
0:09:18 > 0:09:19It's under the middle cup.
0:09:21 > 0:09:23Told you.
0:09:24 > 0:09:26But then the government softened the law
0:09:26 > 0:09:29and animal casinos started cropping up across the country.
0:09:30 > 0:09:31Craps!
0:09:31 > 0:09:33Well, there's no need for that, Sparky!
0:09:34 > 0:09:36Who does he think he is? James Bond?
0:09:36 > 0:09:39# Money
0:09:39 > 0:09:40# Get away... #
0:09:40 > 0:09:43Slot machines are a mug's game.
0:09:43 > 0:09:46Let me tell you, he is never going to win...
0:09:47 > 0:09:48- Lucky. - Meow!
0:09:49 > 0:09:53Poker and this dog clearly has a problem.
0:09:55 > 0:09:58He's out of money and has just bet his kennel on this hand.
0:09:58 > 0:10:00All right. Let's see how I do here.
0:10:00 > 0:10:02A pair of tens, ace high.
0:10:02 > 0:10:04Can you do it? Where's your card?
0:10:04 > 0:10:07Pick a card. Make it a good one. This had better be good.
0:10:07 > 0:10:09- You win! - DOG YAPPING
0:10:11 > 0:10:14Sure, these games are all great when you're winning
0:10:14 > 0:10:16but what happens when your luck runs out?
0:10:17 > 0:10:20This is Paul. He used to run his own successful plumbing business
0:10:20 > 0:10:23but having blown his entire life savings at the craps table,
0:10:23 > 0:10:25he now lives in a hostel.
0:10:25 > 0:10:27His girlfriend no longer returns his calls.
0:10:30 > 0:10:36This is Duncan. He used to be a vicar and then he found a new religion -
0:10:36 > 0:10:38scratch cards.
0:10:39 > 0:10:44This is Keith. He's barred from every casino in the country for bad credit
0:10:44 > 0:10:47but that doesn't stop him from spending his days on the phone
0:10:47 > 0:10:51placing bets to his bookie, all funded by these unsavoury characters.
0:10:52 > 0:10:54Loan sharks.
0:10:58 > 0:11:00So the next time you're sitting at the slot machine
0:11:00 > 0:11:02thinking you're having the time of your life,
0:11:02 > 0:11:04spare a thought for Paul...
0:11:04 > 0:11:05Duncan
0:11:05 > 0:11:07and Keith
0:11:07 > 0:11:10and remember, gambling never pays.
0:11:11 > 0:11:13Unless you win.
0:11:13 > 0:11:15That's it for this week's Sparky Investigates.
0:11:15 > 0:11:18Good report, Sparky. That was a very thought-provoking piece.
0:11:18 > 0:11:21Thanks, Tim. On a completely unrelated note,
0:11:21 > 0:11:23can I please borrow £10,000?
0:11:23 > 0:11:24No!
0:11:28 > 0:11:32We can now return to our coverage of the World Box Jumping Championships
0:11:32 > 0:11:36where I believe world champion Kensuke is preparing for his second jump.
0:11:37 > 0:11:39That's right, Tim. He's sticking with the big box
0:11:39 > 0:11:42but this time coming at it from a slightly higher angle.
0:11:44 > 0:11:47Oh! And that is disappointing, he will not be happy with that.
0:11:47 > 0:11:50Slightly undercooked it and he's dropped valuable points.
0:11:50 > 0:11:54Disappointing indeed but I'm just hearing we can go to a different part of the arena
0:11:54 > 0:11:57where a young cat is flying the flag for the home nations.
0:11:57 > 0:12:00Yes, Tim. Doogie, a Scottish long-hair, is about to attempt
0:12:00 > 0:12:01his first jump.
0:12:01 > 0:12:03He's not the most skilful of competitors
0:12:03 > 0:12:06but what he lacks in technique, he more than makes up for in determination.
0:12:08 > 0:12:11That's the first attempt and oh, dearie me!
0:12:11 > 0:12:12He won't be happy with that.
0:12:15 > 0:12:17Officials stepping in to reset the box.
0:12:17 > 0:12:18OK, second attempt.
0:12:18 > 0:12:20Oh, he's overdone it again.
0:12:20 > 0:12:22He really is like a bull in a china shop.
0:12:22 > 0:12:28Now, compose yourself, Doogie. This third attempt is all-important.
0:12:29 > 0:12:30Oh...
0:12:30 > 0:12:33Oh, dear, I'm afraid that is the last we're going to be seeing of Doogie
0:12:33 > 0:12:35in this year's competition.
0:12:35 > 0:12:37Better luck next year, Doogie.
0:12:37 > 0:12:39One of the great characters of the sport.
0:12:39 > 0:12:43We'll continue to bring you coverage of the World Box Jumping Championship as it comes in.
0:12:47 > 0:12:50Bringing you all the news from the animal kingdom,
0:12:50 > 0:12:53this is Animal Antics.
0:12:55 > 0:12:57Tonight at a star-studded ceremony in Los Angeles,
0:12:57 > 0:13:00Melvin the pug is to be inducted into the animal rock and roll hall of fame.
0:13:00 > 0:13:03Now, in a special report, here's Tim
0:13:03 > 0:13:05to talk you through his incredible life story.
0:13:07 > 0:13:10Melvin Reginald Pug was born in Sunderland
0:13:10 > 0:13:12into a working class family of 12.
0:13:12 > 0:13:14He was a fairly normal puppy,
0:13:14 > 0:13:16skateboarding...
0:13:17 > 0:13:18surfing...
0:13:20 > 0:13:22playing football in the back garden.
0:13:22 > 0:13:23YELPING
0:13:23 > 0:13:27But as he neared his teenage years, he started to feel different.
0:13:28 > 0:13:32At 16, he was the only dog at his school not to have a date for the school prom.
0:13:34 > 0:13:37The one thing he did enjoy was television.
0:13:38 > 0:13:40He would stare at the screen for hours,
0:13:40 > 0:13:42desperate to join his heroes.
0:13:44 > 0:13:48On his 17th birthday, he headed down to the bright lights of London
0:13:48 > 0:13:50in search of fame and fortune.
0:13:52 > 0:13:56But unfortunately, things didn't quite go according to plan.
0:13:58 > 0:14:01He began living in a squat and tried to earn a living as a dancer.
0:14:01 > 0:14:04# Shake, shake, shake, senora
0:14:04 > 0:14:05# Shake your body line
0:14:05 > 0:14:08# Shake, shake, shake, senora
0:14:08 > 0:14:10# Shake it all the time
0:14:10 > 0:14:12# Jump in the line, rock your body in time
0:14:12 > 0:14:14# OK, I believe you
0:14:14 > 0:14:16# Jump in the line, rock your body in time
0:14:16 > 0:14:18# OK, I believe you. #
0:14:18 > 0:14:20And things went from bad to worse
0:14:20 > 0:14:24as he was forced to make ends meet working as a burlesque dancer
0:14:24 > 0:14:26in a seedy West End cabaret club.
0:14:29 > 0:14:34Broke and living alone in a bedsit with bailiffs knocking on the door,
0:14:34 > 0:14:36he needed a miracle.
0:14:36 > 0:14:39He decided to focus on his music career.
0:14:39 > 0:14:44That's when he sat down at his piano and recorded this classic.
0:14:44 > 0:14:47UPBEAT MUSIC
0:14:51 > 0:14:55Thanks to the internet, Walkies became an overnight global sensation.
0:14:55 > 0:15:00Offers of work started to flood in and more hits followed.
0:15:00 > 0:15:01But with international success,
0:15:01 > 0:15:04his behaviour became more and more outlandish.
0:15:06 > 0:15:08He started to wear dresses,
0:15:08 > 0:15:10developed an obsession with women's shoes
0:15:10 > 0:15:14and began to drink heavily.
0:15:19 > 0:15:23It was after a boozy session that Melvin decided to have a hair transplant
0:15:23 > 0:15:26so he could look more like his idol, Mick Hucknall.
0:15:30 > 0:15:33When a former song-writing partner tried to sue him,
0:15:33 > 0:15:36Melvin turned up to court dressed like this.
0:15:42 > 0:15:44As his life spiralled out of control,
0:15:44 > 0:15:47Melvin's record company immediately checked him into rehab
0:15:47 > 0:15:50or as it's known in the doggy world, kennels.
0:15:50 > 0:15:55It was here that he met the love of his life - Fabio.
0:15:57 > 0:16:01Melvin now enjoys the quiet life in his sprawling Sussex mansion,
0:16:01 > 0:16:05where he and Fabio enjoy swimming...
0:16:07 > 0:16:09cooking...
0:16:10 > 0:16:12and holding conga parties.
0:16:17 > 0:16:21But for many of us, the little pug from Sunderland will always be at his best
0:16:21 > 0:16:23when it's simply him, his piano
0:16:23 > 0:16:25and his God-given talent.
0:16:25 > 0:16:28CHEESY CADENCE
0:16:28 > 0:16:29APPLAUSE
0:16:30 > 0:16:32Melvin the pug, a true rock and roll legend.
0:16:32 > 0:16:34Although I must say I interviewed him once
0:16:34 > 0:16:36and I did find him very difficult.
0:16:36 > 0:16:39- That's creative talent for you, Tim. - No, he was just rude.
0:16:43 > 0:16:46We've got all the latest sporting news coming your way.
0:16:50 > 0:16:53We'll be taking a special look at the underground music scene
0:16:53 > 0:16:54in today's entertainment report.
0:16:57 > 0:16:59And we'll also be bringing you a round-up
0:16:59 > 0:17:02of all today's other top stories.
0:17:13 > 0:17:14Have you ever been to a greyhound stadium?
0:17:14 > 0:17:16No, I'm not a fan of dog fighting.
0:17:16 > 0:17:18Hi, sports fans, welcome to the sports hub.
0:17:18 > 0:17:20We start with some sensational highlights
0:17:20 > 0:17:22from the world monkey diving championships.
0:17:23 > 0:17:25First up it's Tom Monkey from Great Britain.
0:17:27 > 0:17:29Ah, he'll be disappointed with that.
0:17:29 > 0:17:31Arms and legs all over the place.
0:17:33 > 0:17:37Next up it's Russia's Dmitry Monkey with a sensational jump.
0:17:37 > 0:17:39Just look at the distance on that.
0:17:42 > 0:17:44Next we've got Denmark's Lars Monkey.
0:17:45 > 0:17:47Oh, no, that's just awful.
0:17:48 > 0:17:49Basically, he's just fallen in.
0:17:53 > 0:17:55Here's Charles de Monkey from France.
0:17:55 > 0:17:59And that is sensational. The best dive of the day so far.
0:17:59 > 0:18:02Great distance and a superb entrance.
0:18:03 > 0:18:05Up next, Latvia's Yanis Monkey.
0:18:06 > 0:18:08Oh, dear - that's just bombing.
0:18:08 > 0:18:11Although to be fair, that's a pretty impressive splash.
0:18:12 > 0:18:14And finally, Hans Monkey from Germany.
0:18:16 > 0:18:18And that is why he's world champion.
0:18:18 > 0:18:20A perfectly executed backward somersault
0:18:20 > 0:18:23- with a half twist - good stuff. - APPLAUSE
0:18:25 > 0:18:27# Let's get ready, ready... #
0:18:27 > 0:18:30But for all you sports fan who like something a bit more lively,
0:18:30 > 0:18:32here's a round-up of this week's wrestling action.
0:18:32 > 0:18:34# Let's wreck the mic Psyche
0:18:34 > 0:18:38# Let's get ready to rumble Let's get ready to rumble
0:18:38 > 0:18:40# Get ready, get steady
0:18:40 > 0:18:43# Let's rumble Everybody rumble
0:18:49 > 0:18:52# Let's get ready to rumble
0:18:52 > 0:18:56# Let's get ready to rumble Let's get ready to rumble
0:18:56 > 0:18:58# Get ready, get steady
0:18:58 > 0:19:01# Let's rumble Everybody rumble
0:19:01 > 0:19:05# Let's get ready to rumble Let's get ready to rumble
0:19:05 > 0:19:07# Get ready, get steady
0:19:07 > 0:19:10# And rumble, everybody rumble. #
0:19:10 > 0:19:11APPLAUSE
0:19:13 > 0:19:18Finally, the annual dog surfing championship took place in Newquay today.
0:19:18 > 0:19:21We sent our cameras down there to capture the best of the action.
0:19:21 > 0:19:23# Let's go surfing now... #
0:19:23 > 0:19:26With strong offshore winds creating swells of up to three feet,
0:19:26 > 0:19:29conditions were perfect for the first day of the dog surfing championships.
0:19:29 > 0:19:31All the big names were there.
0:19:31 > 0:19:33Ace Ripper Bulldog from Sydney,
0:19:33 > 0:19:36Daniel the Do-It Dachshund,
0:19:36 > 0:19:38even Patti Poodle from Long Beach, California.
0:19:38 > 0:19:41The day was full of some spectacular rides.
0:19:41 > 0:19:43- # Come on, baby, wait and see - Surfin' safari
0:19:43 > 0:19:46# Cos I'm gonna take you surfin' with me... #
0:19:46 > 0:19:49And some spectacular wipe-outs.
0:19:50 > 0:19:53# Cos I'm gonna take you surfin' with me
0:19:53 > 0:19:56# Let's go surfin' now Everybody's learnin' how
0:19:56 > 0:19:58# Come on a safari with me... #
0:20:06 > 0:20:10But no-one could predict the contest's controversial climax,
0:20:10 > 0:20:14when former world champion Larry Longboard Labrador
0:20:14 > 0:20:17had his board stolen midway by Kelly Kelpie,
0:20:17 > 0:20:21a free rider out of San Diego, who went on to win the contest.
0:20:23 > 0:20:24Despite some anger amongst the judges,
0:20:24 > 0:20:27Kelly was eventually pronounced overall winner.
0:20:28 > 0:20:30Then it was back to the beach bar for cocktails
0:20:30 > 0:20:34to cap off a thoroughly memorable day for dog surfing.
0:20:37 > 0:20:40- Cowabunga. - That was totally rad!
0:20:40 > 0:20:42- Absolutely gnarly. - Seriously hairy, dude.
0:20:42 > 0:20:44Not bogus in any way.
0:20:44 > 0:20:48Really, really, very good indeed.
0:20:49 > 0:20:52Run out of surf speak, Tim?
0:20:52 > 0:20:54- You could have said "bodacious". - Bodacious!
0:20:54 > 0:20:57SPARKY SIGHS And that's it for your sport.
0:20:57 > 0:21:00- Wipe-out!- It doesn't work, Tim. - No, it doesn't.
0:21:03 > 0:21:08In other news, drunk cat regrets trying to take off make-up before getting into bed.
0:21:13 > 0:21:16Dog sets off on ten-mile charity scooter ride.
0:21:22 > 0:21:25Panda set to sue council over unsafe swing.
0:21:32 > 0:21:35Lemurs unimpressed by lack of swimming pool on family holiday.
0:21:41 > 0:21:44Sweltering cat makes desperate attempt to fix his fan.
0:21:51 > 0:21:54And dog taxi driver gives subtle hint for passengers to hurry up.
0:21:54 > 0:21:56HORN BLARES
0:21:58 > 0:22:00APPLAUSE
0:22:06 > 0:22:09And I believe we can go back to the world box jumping championships,
0:22:09 > 0:22:13where world champion Kensuke has had a bit of a meltdown.
0:22:13 > 0:22:16That's right, Tim. It occurred during his third jump
0:22:16 > 0:22:18when he had opted for the notoriously tricky small box.
0:22:19 > 0:22:20He just couldn't land it cleanly
0:22:20 > 0:22:23despite trying a number of different approaches.
0:22:23 > 0:22:26So he decided to abandon that box in favour of a much thinner box,
0:22:26 > 0:22:28where we can now join him live.
0:22:30 > 0:22:31It's the final jump of the competition.
0:22:31 > 0:22:33CROWD CHEERING And it's a good jump.
0:22:33 > 0:22:36Oh, but the judges are going to penalise him for that.
0:22:36 > 0:22:39Not a perfect jump but an impressive end to the evening none the less.
0:22:39 > 0:22:42And we'll get back to you with the winner of the event
0:22:42 > 0:22:43as soon as we know the result.
0:22:53 > 0:22:56According to a government report, this year has seen
0:22:56 > 0:22:59a record number of animals possessed by evil spirits.
0:22:59 > 0:23:03Animals up and down the country have been showing the telltale signs
0:23:03 > 0:23:06of glowing green eyes, speaking in tongues
0:23:06 > 0:23:08and displays of demonic aggression.
0:23:09 > 0:23:12# There's something strange In the neighbourhood
0:23:13 > 0:23:14# Who you gonna call?
0:23:14 > 0:23:16# Ghostbusters!
0:23:17 > 0:23:21# There's something weird And it don't look good
0:23:21 > 0:23:22# Who you gonna call?
0:23:23 > 0:23:24# Ghostbusters!
0:23:32 > 0:23:34# I ain't afraid of no ghosts! #
0:23:41 > 0:23:43I'm just glad you're all right, Sparky.
0:23:44 > 0:23:48- Ah! - Tim! Tim!
0:23:48 > 0:23:50- Call the bishop! Call the bishop! - Tim!
0:23:50 > 0:23:52Tim, Tim, I'm only joking, Tim.
0:23:52 > 0:23:54Don't ever joke like that again!
0:23:54 > 0:23:56Ever!
0:24:03 > 0:24:07Entertainment news now and tonight we report on a new craze
0:24:07 > 0:24:08that is sweeping the nation.
0:24:08 > 0:24:11Yes, a growing number of young cats are getting involved
0:24:11 > 0:24:13in a new dance music movement known as catstep.
0:24:13 > 0:24:17One of the most popular venues is the Cat's Whiskers club
0:24:17 > 0:24:19where amid scenes of extreme hedonism,
0:24:19 > 0:24:22young cats can often be seen showing off the latest moves.
0:24:25 > 0:24:29Catstep involves spinning round, walking on your hind legs
0:24:29 > 0:24:32and moving your front paws really quickly.
0:24:32 > 0:24:34THUMPING BEAT
0:24:39 > 0:24:42- MELLOW MUSIC - Others choose to take a step back
0:24:42 > 0:24:44and just nod along like zombies.
0:24:48 > 0:24:52Groups of cat sit for hours, hypnotised by the repetitive beats.
0:25:05 > 0:25:06Sounds pretty funky to me, Sparky.
0:25:06 > 0:25:09Fancy heading out to a catstep club tonight?
0:25:09 > 0:25:12No, thanks, Tim. I prefer dog'n'bass.
0:25:12 > 0:25:16# You know you're only in it cos it's hot right now, hot right now
0:25:16 > 0:25:17# Turn it up right now
0:25:17 > 0:25:20# Put your hands in the air if you want it right now
0:25:20 > 0:25:23# Yeah, yeah Hot right now
0:25:23 > 0:25:27# You know you're only in it cos it's hot right now, hot right now
0:25:27 > 0:25:28# Turn it up right now
0:25:28 > 0:25:31# Put your hands in the air if you want it right now
0:25:31 > 0:25:33# Yeah, yeah Hot right now... #
0:25:33 > 0:25:34APPLAUSE
0:25:38 > 0:25:41- And now the weather with Sparky. - Thanks, Tim.
0:25:41 > 0:25:43The big freeze continues over much of the UK
0:25:43 > 0:25:46so please bear this in mind when travelling to work.
0:25:48 > 0:25:50# You're as cold as ice... #
0:25:51 > 0:25:53And make sure you wear appropriate footwear,
0:25:53 > 0:25:55as it's pretty slippy out there.
0:25:56 > 0:25:58# You're willing to sacrifice
0:25:59 > 0:26:01# You're as cold as ice... #
0:26:01 > 0:26:02The best thing to do is stay at home
0:26:02 > 0:26:05and if you do venture out, try and have a bit of fun,
0:26:05 > 0:26:06like my mate Colin here.
0:26:06 > 0:26:09# The weather outside is frightful... #
0:26:09 > 0:26:11He's got his eyes on the prize.
0:26:11 > 0:26:14# But the fire is so delightful... #
0:26:14 > 0:26:17And he's off with it! She's never going to catch him.
0:26:18 > 0:26:22# Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow. #
0:26:22 > 0:26:25And the best thing about these wintry conditions
0:26:25 > 0:26:27is you can have a snowball fight.
0:26:28 > 0:26:30Eat snow, furball.
0:26:32 > 0:26:34APPLAUSE
0:26:34 > 0:26:36And that's your weather.
0:26:42 > 0:26:47We've been bringing you coverage of the World Box Jumping Championships throughout the show
0:26:47 > 0:26:49and I'm just hearing, the winner is about to be announced.
0:26:49 > 0:26:54Kensuke Coupari has taken the title for the fifth consecutive year
0:26:54 > 0:26:57and we can see him now on his victory parade
0:26:57 > 0:26:59wearing his ceremonial cape made of boxes.
0:27:00 > 0:27:04That's right, Tim, a much-deserved victory for the box-jumping veteran.
0:27:04 > 0:27:05What a great ambassador for the sport.
0:27:05 > 0:27:09I don't know about you but I'm already looking forward to next year's tournament.
0:27:10 > 0:27:13And finally, we've seen some priceless pets tonight
0:27:13 > 0:27:15but sometimes it's you humans who do the funniest things.
0:27:15 > 0:27:17Take a look at this.
0:27:17 > 0:27:21This is Penny on grapefruit juice.
0:27:21 > 0:27:24Grapefruit juice - classic!
0:27:24 > 0:27:26Yeah, she's really not sure about that.
0:27:27 > 0:27:29And she's down.
0:27:31 > 0:27:32APPLAUSE
0:27:35 > 0:27:38Tim, that reminds me of the time I gave you your first shot of tequila.
0:27:38 > 0:27:40I'd rather you didn't mention that.
0:27:42 > 0:27:43Unbelievable.
0:27:43 > 0:27:46Well, that's all we've got time for on tonight's Animal Antics.
0:27:46 > 0:27:47- Goodnight. - Goodnight.
0:27:47 > 0:27:50APPLAUSE AND CHEERING
0:27:50 > 0:27:51- Great show. - Yeah, yeah.
0:27:51 > 0:27:54See you in the green room? Could you get me a bowl of red wine?
0:27:54 > 0:27:56I'm just going to go and cock my leg in the car park.
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