Talk to the Animals (TV series)

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Talk to the Animals
Starring1993 series
Dr. Harry Cooper,
Sallianne Deckert,
Richard Fitzgerald,
Pam Graham,
Jane Holmes,
Mike Lester,
Steve Oemcke,
Kelly Pummeroy.
2006 series
Dr. Katrina Warren
Nicky Buckley,
Sallianne Deckert,
Pete Lazer,
Dr. Melissa Meehan,
Dr. Chris Brown,
Des Dowling,
Chris Humfrey,
Dr. Jo Righetti.
Country of originAustralia
No. of episodes173 (1993–96)
100+ (2006–2010)
Production
Running time60 & 30 minutes per episode (inc. commercials)
Production companiesFM-TV (1993–1996)
WTFN Entertainment (2006–2010)
Original release
Network Seven Network (1993–96)
Nine Network (2006–2010)
Release
  • 1993 (1993) - 1996 (1996)
  • 2006 (2006) - 2010 (2010)

Talk to the Animals is an Australian television series. It originally was broadcast on the Seven Network between 1993 and 1996, where it was hosted by Harry Cooper. [1] [2] In 2006, the show was relaunched on the Nine Network with Nicky Buckley and the veterinarian Chris Brown hosting. [3] [4] In 2010, Dr. Katrina Warren took over the hosting duties. The program also screened internationally on Animal Planet. The series focuses on the extraordinary relationships between people and animals. It ranges from adventures in the wild to domestic pet advice.

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