0:00:02 > 0:00:06'Broadcasting from the world famous BBC Television Centre
0:00:06 > 0:00:10'with your hosts Tim Brooke-Taylor and Sparky the Dog
0:00:10 > 0:00:13'bringing you the news as you've never seen it before.
0:00:15 > 0:00:18'This is Animal Antics.'
0:00:18 > 0:00:22APPLAUSE
0:00:22 > 0:00:27You're watching Animal Antics, the show that brings you all the latest news from the animal kingdom.
0:00:27 > 0:00:33I'm Tim Brooke-Taylor and here to offer his expert animal opinion is my dog, Sparky.
0:00:33 > 0:00:35- Good evening.- Here are the headlines.
0:00:35 > 0:00:38Parakeet denies bullying work colleague.
0:00:38 > 0:00:42MUSIC: "Push It" by Salt-N-Pepa
0:00:42 > 0:00:47LAUGHTER
0:00:47 > 0:00:50Mouse train driver has terrible first day at work.
0:00:54 > 0:00:58Cat recovering from nervous breakdown suffers breakfast setback.
0:01:00 > 0:01:03LAUGHTER
0:01:07 > 0:01:09But first our main story.
0:01:09 > 0:01:12There are growing calls tonight for fat cat banker Sir Michael Chunky-Potion
0:01:12 > 0:01:18to be stripped of his knighthood following the collapse of Catwest Bank last week.
0:01:18 > 0:01:22Despite knowing the bank was on the verge of financial ruin,
0:01:22 > 0:01:24Sir Michael, seen here at his favourite restaurant,
0:01:24 > 0:01:29would use the company credit card to splash out on lavish meals.
0:01:29 > 0:01:32Sir Michael is believed to have encouraged a greed-is-good culture
0:01:32 > 0:01:35as evidenced by some of his employees behaviour at the bank's Christmas party.
0:01:35 > 0:01:38MUSIC: "Money, Money, Money" by ABBA
0:01:43 > 0:01:49Many of the bank's top execs have gone into hiding to avoid the intense scrutiny of the media.
0:01:49 > 0:01:53This hedge fund manager was found hiding out in a beauty parlour in Croydon.
0:01:53 > 0:01:57- DOORBELL - Until reporters tracked him down.
0:01:57 > 0:02:00The media pressure got so bad for this banker,
0:02:00 > 0:02:03he threatened to throw himself off the ledge outside his office.
0:02:03 > 0:02:08Fortunately, he was coaxed back in by counsellors with a promise of some kitty nibbles.
0:02:08 > 0:02:13So far only one cat has appeared in court for his part in the bank's collapse,
0:02:13 > 0:02:15but despite his pleas for leniency,
0:02:15 > 0:02:20- Lord Justice Moggy Fishbreath sentenced him to nine life sentences.- Guilty!
0:02:20 > 0:02:22We can now speak to the bank's former Vice Chairman,
0:02:22 > 0:02:25Derek Tabby-Longhair from his home in Surrey.
0:02:25 > 0:02:27Thanks for joining us, Derek.
0:02:27 > 0:02:32Did you or any of the executives have any idea of the trouble the bank was in?
0:02:32 > 0:02:35CAT GIBBERS
0:02:35 > 0:02:38Do you think any of your customers will ever get their money back?
0:02:38 > 0:02:42CAT GIBBERS
0:02:42 > 0:02:44Would you at least like to take this opportunity
0:02:44 > 0:02:47to apologise to all the people who lost their entire life savings?
0:02:47 > 0:02:50CAT GIBBERS
0:02:50 > 0:02:53Derek Tabby-Longhair, thanks very much for joining us.
0:02:53 > 0:02:55CAT GIBBERS LAUGHTER
0:02:55 > 0:02:58Plenty of texts and e-mails coming in about this, Sparky.
0:02:58 > 0:03:00Many of them from viewers who have lost their life savings.
0:03:00 > 0:03:03Here's just some of them, Tim.
0:03:03 > 0:03:08"I'm absolutely livid! I was saving up for a holiday of a lifetime off the Great Barrier Reef."
0:03:08 > 0:03:10That's from a goldfish in Corby.
0:03:10 > 0:03:14"These modern-day bankers just make me laugh." That's from a hyena in Tewkesbury.
0:03:14 > 0:03:19"That's it, I'm moving back to China!" That's from a panda in Edinburgh Zoo.
0:03:19 > 0:03:23Pretty sobering stuff. Here are some more news stories coming your way.
0:03:27 > 0:03:30More and more animals are becoming addicted to video games.
0:03:30 > 0:03:32We've got a full report coming right up.
0:03:35 > 0:03:37We've got all the latest sports news,
0:03:37 > 0:03:41including a round-up of the Animal X-Games.
0:03:41 > 0:03:44LAUGHTER
0:03:44 > 0:03:48And today mark's the first day of the hibernation season.
0:03:48 > 0:03:50We've all the latest right here on Animal Antics.
0:03:55 > 0:03:58Thousands of animals across the country go into hibernation today
0:03:58 > 0:04:01in what marks the first day of the hibernation season.
0:04:01 > 0:04:05We sent out our cameras to bring you all the latest action as it happens.
0:04:05 > 0:04:08And, I think, we can now go live to a dormouse in Surrey.
0:04:08 > 0:04:13- SNORING - Well, that's a great start.
0:04:13 > 0:04:16It all looks like it's going down very well there.
0:04:16 > 0:04:18- Would you like to talk us through it, Sparky?- Absolutely, Tim.
0:04:18 > 0:04:22That is just great hibernation, flat on his back, arms on his chest,
0:04:22 > 0:04:24good loud snoring, he is going to be out for months.
0:04:24 > 0:04:26Just like you after your Sunday lunch, eh, Tim?
0:04:26 > 0:04:30You can't beat a power nap, Sparky. Good for him, I say.
0:04:30 > 0:04:33Apparently, we can go live to a parrot in Braintree.
0:04:33 > 0:04:36And I believe he's got off to quite a shaky start, Sparky.
0:04:36 > 0:04:38Yep, I'm afraid he's wide awake, Tim.
0:04:38 > 0:04:40Onlookers say he did drift off a couple of hours ago
0:04:40 > 0:04:42but he was woken up by a knock on the door
0:04:42 > 0:04:45and since then he's been finding it very, very hard.
0:04:45 > 0:04:48Let's hope he shows some improvement because otherwise, Tim,
0:04:48 > 0:04:51he's going to find it a really, really long hibernation season.
0:04:51 > 0:04:55And we'll be bringing you more great hibernation stories like that
0:04:55 > 0:04:56throughout the programme.
0:05:00 > 0:05:03A government watchdog says increasing numbers of young animals
0:05:03 > 0:05:06are becoming addicted to violent video games.
0:05:07 > 0:05:11This bearded lizard has been playing this shockingly violent
0:05:11 > 0:05:13videogame for 24 hour straight.
0:05:13 > 0:05:15His parents are said to be increasingly
0:05:15 > 0:05:18concerned about his state of mind.
0:05:18 > 0:05:20This is Paul.
0:05:20 > 0:05:22He is addicted to downloadable games.
0:05:22 > 0:05:25He has even stolen from his own grandmother's purse in order
0:05:25 > 0:05:28to by the latest app for his smartphone. He is not alone.
0:05:28 > 0:05:30Let's take a look at some more animal addicts.
0:06:03 > 0:06:07Experts are becoming increasingly concerned that playing these
0:06:07 > 0:06:11brutal games may even lead to violent behaviour in real-life.
0:06:11 > 0:06:14I'm not convinced by that, Tim. I am a huge game player
0:06:14 > 0:06:16but it has never made me feel violent.
0:06:18 > 0:06:22Sorry, has someone been playing with my chair? It's a simple question!
0:06:24 > 0:06:27Right! I'm off to play my Mega Drive!
0:06:27 > 0:06:29Will somebody get my agent on the phone?
0:06:29 > 0:06:31Here are some of today's other top stories.
0:06:35 > 0:06:38Cat Army pleased with latest range of camouflage gear.
0:06:42 > 0:06:45Emotions run high as dog visits Penguin lover in jail.
0:06:53 > 0:06:57Man fails to wow judges on Tanzania's Got Talent.
0:07:00 > 0:07:02KLAXON
0:07:05 > 0:07:06KLAXON
0:07:06 > 0:07:07KLAXON
0:07:09 > 0:07:13Successful working mother claims her life is just a balancing act.
0:07:19 > 0:07:23Dog loses patience with lazy owner and takes himself for walkies.
0:07:27 > 0:07:30And sheep auditions for lead role in Riverdance.
0:07:30 > 0:07:32IRISH MUSIC PLAYS
0:07:56 > 0:08:00- Hi, sports fans, welcome to the sports hub.- Woo-hoo!
0:08:00 > 0:08:02And as you can see, Tim is pumped.
0:08:02 > 0:08:06Yes, I am, Sparky, because Manchester is hosted the Animal X-Games,
0:08:06 > 0:08:09where daredevil animals from around the globe
0:08:09 > 0:08:12competed against each other in extreme sports.
0:08:12 > 0:08:15Britain achieved several notable victories during the games
0:08:15 > 0:08:17including Dean Bulldog in the wakeboarding.
0:08:17 > 0:08:21For any of you youngsters watching, just have a look at this technique.
0:08:21 > 0:08:23It is like he was born to board.
0:08:33 > 0:08:34And isn't he just loving it?
0:08:36 > 0:08:39And here he goes with his signature trick, the 360.
0:08:43 > 0:08:45It was a great day for Graham Bulldog as he took
0:08:45 > 0:08:47bronze in the skateboarding.
0:08:47 > 0:08:50# He was a skater boy She said see you later, boy
0:08:50 > 0:08:52# He wasn't good enough for her. #
0:08:52 > 0:08:55Unfortunately, his younger team-mate succumbed
0:08:55 > 0:08:57to an unexpected bout of nerves and failed to make it
0:08:57 > 0:08:58past the first round.
0:09:03 > 0:09:06As always, the ultimate Frisbee provided some unmissable moments.
0:09:31 > 0:09:34Current paragliding world champion J Russell
0:09:34 > 0:09:36was on track for a fourth successive gold medal.
0:09:42 > 0:09:44Unfortunately,
0:09:44 > 0:09:47he was disqualified for completely destroying a family picnic.
0:09:49 > 0:09:52There were no surprises in the snowboarding as Ken Possum
0:09:52 > 0:09:55claimed his fifth consecutive title.
0:09:55 > 0:09:56Ken, we salute you.
0:10:03 > 0:10:07In the sledging, bookies favourite Barry Alsatian had a day to forget.
0:10:07 > 0:10:10He struggled to find any real pace
0:10:10 > 0:10:14and ended up taking out his frustration on a BBC cameraman.
0:10:16 > 0:10:18In the off-piste snowboarding,
0:10:18 > 0:10:21debutant Trevor Beagle made slow and steady progress
0:10:21 > 0:10:22at the top of the course.
0:10:29 > 0:10:33Unfortunately, his cautious approach didn't pay off,
0:10:33 > 0:10:37only yards from the finish line he fell asleep and crashed into a tree.
0:10:45 > 0:10:49And Wendy Dachshund claimed gold in the powerboating.
0:10:52 > 0:10:56With Kieran Alsatian only seconds behind her to claim the silver.
0:10:57 > 0:11:01I don't care where it is held next year, Sparky, we are going.
0:11:01 > 0:11:04- I think it's in Kuala Lumpur, Tim. - Well, perhaps not.
0:11:04 > 0:11:06But snooker news now,
0:11:06 > 0:11:10and I believe we can go over live to the Kitty Crucible, where the
0:11:10 > 0:11:15five-time World Cat Snooker champion is compiling yet another 100-plus break.
0:11:16 > 0:11:20Yes, Jimmy Whitepaws here right at the top of his game.
0:11:21 > 0:11:24I have never seen him look more composed at the table.
0:11:24 > 0:11:26Weighing up his options there,
0:11:26 > 0:11:29and then straight into that tricky middle pocket.
0:11:29 > 0:11:33And look at that, he is going for one of his trademark safety shots.
0:11:33 > 0:11:34What a talent.
0:11:36 > 0:11:39Meanwhile at the World Pool Championships in Atlanta,
0:11:39 > 0:11:41John Chihuahua racked up a record break.
0:11:51 > 0:11:54And Terry Poodle showed off to the crowd with a few
0:11:54 > 0:11:56of his customary trick shots.
0:12:14 > 0:12:17And for those of you who would like to see more of the snooker,
0:12:17 > 0:12:19you can switch over to BBC Two later tonight
0:12:19 > 0:12:23and catch all the live action in a show presented by Hazel Fishface.
0:12:26 > 0:12:29'Bringing you all the news from the animal kingdom,
0:12:29 > 0:12:31'this is Animal Antics!'
0:12:36 > 0:12:39More now on the story that is affecting thousands of you up
0:12:39 > 0:12:43and down the country. The first day of the hibernation season.
0:12:43 > 0:12:46We have just heard that things are going very well
0:12:46 > 0:12:47down in Southampton.
0:12:48 > 0:12:52That's right, this hummingbird is really shocking the whole animal
0:12:52 > 0:12:53world how to do it.
0:12:53 > 0:12:55This is some of the best hibernation is I have ever seen.
0:12:55 > 0:12:57if he isn't up there with hibernator of the season,
0:12:57 > 0:13:00there is something very very wrong. Phenomenal stuff.
0:13:00 > 0:13:03he will literally blink and it will be spring.
0:13:03 > 0:13:06Many of our viewers have been so inspired by our coverage
0:13:06 > 0:13:09of the hibernation season that they have decided to try it themselves.
0:13:09 > 0:13:11Let's see how they're getting along.
0:13:11 > 0:13:13# Today I don't feel like doing anything
0:13:17 > 0:13:21# I just want to lay in my bed
0:13:21 > 0:13:28# Don't feel like picking up my phone So leave a message at the tone
0:13:28 > 0:13:31# Cos today I swear I'm not doing anything
0:13:34 > 0:13:36# I'm gonna kick my feet up and stare at the fan
0:13:36 > 0:13:39# Turn my TV on Throw my hand in my pants
0:13:39 > 0:13:42# Nobody's gonna tell me I can't
0:13:43 > 0:13:47# I'm lying on the couch Just chilling with my snuggie
0:13:47 > 0:13:50# Switch to MTV So they can teach me how to dougie
0:13:50 > 0:13:54# Cos in my castle I'm the freaking man
0:13:56 > 0:13:58# I wish I said it, I've said it
0:13:58 > 0:14:01# I've said it cos I can
0:14:01 > 0:14:05# Today I don't feel like doing anything
0:14:06 > 0:14:10# I just wanna lay in my bed
0:14:11 > 0:14:17# Don't feel like picking up the phone, so leave a message at the tone
0:14:17 > 0:14:23# Cos today I swear I'm not doing anything, nothing at all. #
0:14:26 > 0:14:29Well, it looks like they're really getting into the spirit of it,
0:14:29 > 0:14:32eh, Tim? Tim!
0:14:32 > 0:14:36I have no intention of touching it! Where are we?
0:14:36 > 0:14:39Here at Animal Antics we would like to wish all you hibernators
0:14:39 > 0:14:41a long and relaxing hibernation.
0:14:41 > 0:14:43- See you in four months.- Bye.
0:14:48 > 0:14:51Still to come, we have a round-up of today's top stories.
0:14:54 > 0:14:57We will be previewing the new series of Animal Record Breakers
0:14:57 > 0:14:59in today's entertainment report.
0:15:02 > 0:15:05And I will be taking a look at the latest fashion news.
0:15:11 > 0:15:14Next up, Sparky Investigates.
0:15:16 > 0:15:18Sometimes we all love a kebab,
0:15:18 > 0:15:21but for some animals it is getting way out of control.
0:15:21 > 0:15:24Welcome to Sparky Investigates: Junk Food.
0:15:30 > 0:15:34These days, more and more animals are relying on a high-fat sugary
0:15:34 > 0:15:37snack to get them through their busy working lives.
0:15:37 > 0:15:41This iguana is addicted to sweet sickly serial,
0:15:41 > 0:15:44sometimes eats up to seven packets a day.
0:15:46 > 0:15:50And look at this feline fatty. He really did get the cream.
0:15:50 > 0:15:53A moment on the lips, a lifetime on the hips.
0:15:53 > 0:15:54Sickening.
0:15:55 > 0:15:59These seagulls are so desperate they are willing to peck their way
0:15:59 > 0:16:01through solid glass to get their chip fix.
0:16:05 > 0:16:09Unfortunately, the consequences of this addiction are always the same.
0:16:09 > 0:16:12This fatty's been stuck on his back for three days.
0:16:15 > 0:16:17And this cat has become so lazy
0:16:17 > 0:16:19that she has had her own lift system installed.
0:16:19 > 0:16:22All to avoid taking the stairs. What a basket case.
0:16:26 > 0:16:29Jeff here used to be a champion high jumper before he became
0:16:29 > 0:16:32addicted to cheeseburgers.
0:16:32 > 0:16:35And look at this lump of lard.
0:16:35 > 0:16:37To be fair, Sparky, that's just a normal hippo.
0:16:37 > 0:16:40- Tim, this is Sparky Investigates not Sparky and Tim.- Sorry.
0:16:40 > 0:16:41But it's not all bad news.
0:16:41 > 0:16:44Thanks to a government campaign for healthier animal eating, some
0:16:44 > 0:16:47species are discovering the delights of getting the five today.
0:16:47 > 0:16:49MUSIC: "Eat It" by Weird Al Yankovich
0:16:49 > 0:16:51# Just eat it, eat it
0:16:51 > 0:16:54# Open up your mouth and feed it
0:17:01 > 0:17:03# Have a banana
0:17:03 > 0:17:04# Have a whole bunch
0:17:04 > 0:17:07# It doesn't matter what you had for lunch
0:17:07 > 0:17:10# Just eat it, eat it Eat it, eat it
0:17:10 > 0:17:12# Eat it, eat it Eat it, eat it... #
0:17:15 > 0:17:19Or maybe just chow down on a lovely big salad like my friend Leonard.
0:17:19 > 0:17:21Believe it or not, we haven't sped this up,
0:17:21 > 0:17:24he has just got an enormous appetite.
0:17:24 > 0:17:25# Eat it
0:17:25 > 0:17:27# If it's getting cold, reheat it. #
0:17:27 > 0:17:29But don't go too crazy with that diet.
0:17:29 > 0:17:33Carlton here lost 60lbs in a week and now none of his clothes fit him.
0:17:33 > 0:17:36If I were you, Carlton, I'd head out and treat yourself
0:17:36 > 0:17:39to a nice, juicy burger and a bag of pork scratchings.
0:17:39 > 0:17:40A healthy diet is all well and good
0:17:40 > 0:17:43but if you want to be looking your best for the mating season,
0:17:43 > 0:17:45you are also going to have to do some exercise.
0:17:45 > 0:17:49Check out my top five tips on the best ways of staying fit.
0:17:49 > 0:17:51In at number five, the old classic - jogging.
0:17:51 > 0:17:53MUSIC: "Physical" by Olivia Newton-John
0:17:53 > 0:17:55# Let's get physical, physical
0:17:55 > 0:17:58# I want to get physical
0:17:58 > 0:18:00# Let's get into physical
0:18:00 > 0:18:02# Let me hear your body talk. #
0:18:02 > 0:18:05Careful you don't fall off the end there, mate.
0:18:05 > 0:18:06Whoops, too late.
0:18:06 > 0:18:09Don't worry, I don't think anyone saw you.
0:18:09 > 0:18:12And for all you animals who can't afford the latest gym equipment,
0:18:12 > 0:18:15use your imagination like Leslie Tabby here.
0:18:15 > 0:18:17Personally, I would steer clear of washing machines.
0:18:17 > 0:18:20They scare the life out of me.
0:18:20 > 0:18:23In at number four, swimming.
0:18:23 > 0:18:28Nigel Bulldog here doing everyone's favourite stroke - the doggy paddle.
0:18:28 > 0:18:32Graceful, elegant and extremely effective.
0:18:33 > 0:18:35In at number three, free running or parkour.
0:18:37 > 0:18:41Looks like he has got the same builder as me.
0:18:41 > 0:18:44Free running really is a great way to get in shape.
0:18:44 > 0:18:47Maybe cut down on the coffee there, Colin.
0:18:47 > 0:18:50In at number two, playing in the park.
0:18:50 > 0:18:53Keith Retriever here going up the stairs...
0:18:56 > 0:18:59..and down the slide. Whee!
0:18:59 > 0:19:01There really is no better feeling.
0:19:01 > 0:19:04But the number one top tip for losing a bit of weight
0:19:04 > 0:19:07and keeping yourself in shape is my personal favourite - powerlifting.
0:19:07 > 0:19:09Right.
0:19:09 > 0:19:11Feet nice and wide apart.
0:19:11 > 0:19:14Two quick movements. The clean and the power jerk.
0:19:16 > 0:19:19That's all for this week's Sparky Investigates.
0:19:19 > 0:19:20Stay healthy, Britain.
0:19:28 > 0:19:29Transport news now
0:19:29 > 0:19:33and a revolutionary new taxi service was launched today in Leeds.
0:19:33 > 0:19:36They call themselves Tortoise Cabs.
0:19:38 > 0:19:42And although they might not be the fastest taxi service in town,
0:19:42 > 0:19:44they will always get you to your destination.
0:19:45 > 0:19:48This chicken needed to get from his office to a very
0:19:48 > 0:19:50important business meeting.
0:19:50 > 0:19:52Tortoise Cabs didn't let him down.
0:19:54 > 0:19:57And this parakeet uses Tortoise Cabs
0:19:57 > 0:19:59every week to visit her niece in Leamington Spa.
0:20:03 > 0:20:05This hamster needed a ride to her weekly samba class.
0:20:05 > 0:20:08Here she is arriving safely at her destination.
0:20:08 > 0:20:10Another satisfied customer.
0:20:13 > 0:20:17And this furry fellow needed to grab a pint of milk from the shop
0:20:17 > 0:20:18before it shut.
0:20:18 > 0:20:20Tortoise Cabs got the job done.
0:20:23 > 0:20:25However, not everyone is appreciative
0:20:25 > 0:20:27of the new taxi service.
0:20:27 > 0:20:29Yes, Tim, we have had this rather angry tweet in
0:20:29 > 0:20:31from an angry mouse in Headingley who says,
0:20:31 > 0:20:34"I just took a one mile taxi journey to my bingo club.
0:20:34 > 0:20:37"It took me three days and cost me £900.
0:20:37 > 0:20:39"I will not be using Tortoise Cabs again."
0:20:44 > 0:20:48This week sees the return of one of my favourite TV shows -
0:20:48 > 0:20:50Animal Record Breakers.
0:20:50 > 0:20:53Stars of the new series include Jenny the retriever who
0:20:53 > 0:20:57we see here attempting to break her own world record for sock catching.
0:20:57 > 0:20:59With the record currently set at six,
0:20:59 > 0:21:02Jenny really does face a huge challenge.
0:21:02 > 0:21:04That's three.
0:21:04 > 0:21:07Four.
0:21:07 > 0:21:08Five.
0:21:10 > 0:21:12Six. She has equalled it.
0:21:12 > 0:21:14But she appears to be giving up.
0:21:16 > 0:21:17No, no, no.
0:21:17 > 0:21:19That's not going to be allowed.
0:21:19 > 0:21:21And the excitement doesn't stop there
0:21:21 > 0:21:24because other highlights include Kevin the hoover hamster
0:21:24 > 0:21:26attempting the impossible
0:21:26 > 0:21:29as he goes for the new world record in rice grain eating.
0:21:30 > 0:21:33With the record currently set at 101 grains in a minute,
0:21:33 > 0:21:38the big question is has Kevin bitten off more than he can chew?
0:21:38 > 0:21:41The show also sees Terry Labrador attempting to set a new record
0:21:41 > 0:21:43for the amount of toys destroyed in a minute.
0:21:50 > 0:21:52And as if that wasn't enough,
0:21:52 > 0:21:55we will also see Clint Ginger Tabby trying to break
0:21:55 > 0:21:58the record for the amount of stuff he can balance on his belly.
0:21:58 > 0:22:00If you're looking for real drama,
0:22:00 > 0:22:03Animal Record Breakers is the place to be.
0:22:08 > 0:22:12Fashion news now and with Halloween only six months away,
0:22:12 > 0:22:15many animals are already preparing their outfits.
0:22:15 > 0:22:17MUSIC: "Thriller" by Michael Jackson
0:22:29 > 0:22:31# It's close to midnight
0:22:31 > 0:22:34# Something evil's lurking in the dark
0:22:37 > 0:22:39# Under the moonlight
0:22:39 > 0:22:43# You see a sight that almost stops your heart
0:22:43 > 0:22:45# You try to scream
0:22:45 > 0:22:48# But terror takes the sound before you make it
0:22:51 > 0:22:53# You start to freeze
0:22:53 > 0:22:56# As horror looks you right between the eyes
0:22:56 > 0:22:59# You're paralysed
0:22:59 > 0:23:02# Cos this is thriller
0:23:02 > 0:23:03# Thriller night
0:23:03 > 0:23:07# And no-one's gonna save you from the beast about to strike... #
0:23:07 > 0:23:10MUSIC: "Theme from Star Wars" by John Williams
0:23:16 > 0:23:19# You know it's thriller
0:23:19 > 0:23:20# Thriller night
0:23:20 > 0:23:22# You're fighting for your life
0:23:22 > 0:23:24# Inside a killer
0:23:24 > 0:23:27# Thriller tonight. #
0:23:27 > 0:23:30If you are going to go trick or treating, have a great night
0:23:30 > 0:23:32although remember, you don't have to go out.
0:23:32 > 0:23:34You could always do what we do.
0:23:34 > 0:23:37Stay in, turn off all the lights and cuddle behind the sofa.
0:23:37 > 0:23:39We don't actually cuddle!
0:23:39 > 0:23:42Here's what else is making the news on today's programme.
0:23:47 > 0:23:51Filming under way for superhero movie Spidercat 3.
0:23:55 > 0:23:58Dog says he will appeal against life sentence
0:23:58 > 0:24:00for persistent cat-bothering.
0:24:03 > 0:24:06Trainee bear mechanic has terrible first day at work.
0:24:13 > 0:24:16New world record set for a number of raccoons in a hammock.
0:24:21 > 0:24:25World's first pigeon vicar helps local community to clean up streets.
0:24:28 > 0:24:32And unwanted intruder leads to cancellation of Mouse Grand Prix.
0:24:40 > 0:24:42And now the weather with Sparky.
0:24:42 > 0:24:44Well, I'm afraid the news isn't good, Tim.
0:24:44 > 0:24:46We have got wet weather right across the UK.
0:24:46 > 0:24:48It's going to be absolutely filthy.
0:24:48 > 0:24:50MUSIC: "Roll With It" by Oasis
0:24:50 > 0:24:52# You gotta roll with it You gotta take your time
0:24:52 > 0:24:57# You gotta say what you say Don't let anybody get in your way
0:24:57 > 0:25:02# Cos it's all too much for me to take
0:25:04 > 0:25:08# Don't ever stand aside Don't ever be denied
0:25:08 > 0:25:12# You ought to be who you be if you're coming with me
0:25:12 > 0:25:16# I think I've got a feeling I've lost inside
0:25:16 > 0:25:20# I think I'm gonna take me away and hide
0:25:20 > 0:25:25# I'm thinking things that I just can't abide. #
0:25:25 > 0:25:27And if you are enjoying yourself out there,
0:25:27 > 0:25:31before you go back inside make sure you give it a little bit of this.
0:25:31 > 0:25:33MUSIC: "Nessun Dorma" by Luciano Pavarotti
0:25:37 > 0:25:40That really is a sight to behold.
0:25:40 > 0:25:43Ladies and gentlemen, the dog in all its glory.
0:25:53 > 0:25:56That's the weather. Back to you, Tim.
0:25:56 > 0:25:58Well, my auntie always used to say,
0:25:58 > 0:26:02"There's no such thing as bad weather, just the wrong clothes."
0:26:02 > 0:26:07- Isn't she the one that died of hypothermia?- Yeah. On Snowdon.
0:26:07 > 0:26:09In fact, those were her last words.
0:26:13 > 0:26:16And finally, we have seen some wacky wildlife tonight
0:26:16 > 0:26:19but sometimes it's you humans who do the funniest things.
0:26:19 > 0:26:22MUSIC: "Dream A Little Dream Of Me" by The Mamas And The Papas
0:26:22 > 0:26:24Now, I never had skiing down as boring
0:26:24 > 0:26:27but just take a look at this cute little fellow.
0:26:27 > 0:26:30A day on the slopes has clearly taken it out of him.
0:26:31 > 0:26:34There is his sister coming to check he is all right.
0:26:39 > 0:26:42Yeah, he is definitely asleep.
0:26:42 > 0:26:46# Stars shining bright above you... #
0:26:46 > 0:26:48# How is he managing to stay on his feet?
0:26:48 > 0:26:50Oh, he is not. Man down.
0:26:50 > 0:26:52Let's take another look.
0:26:52 > 0:26:55# Dream a little dream of me. #
0:26:55 > 0:26:56Boom.
0:26:59 > 0:27:01Humans really do the funniest things.
0:27:01 > 0:27:04Anyway, that's all we've got time for on tonight's Animal Antics.
0:27:04 > 0:27:07- Good night.- Good night.
0:27:07 > 0:27:09- Great show. - Absolutely fantastic show.
0:27:09 > 0:27:11So, what are we doing tonight?
0:27:11 > 0:27:14Well, we have got to take you to the vets for a check-up. Sparky.
0:27:14 > 0:27:18Sparky, sit. Come back. Sparky!
0:27:20 > 0:27:23If you have clips of animals doing something newsworthy or just
0:27:23 > 0:27:25something utterly ridiculous,
0:27:25 > 0:27:31please go to bbc.co.uk/animalantics to find out how to send them in.
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