Two great journalists with headline stories. Kay Burley on a tail of skulduggery - a canine kidnap and a ransom paid. Also, Iain Dale prises the truth from politicians but prizes his dogs more than anything. And a lead story- the nosehounds - the miracle of medical detection dogs. Sniffing disease and saving lives.

Raw, dried, tinned, wet- what’s the best to feed you pet? God bless mother nature. It’s one of the most contentious debates of our times and we bring you some of the greatest experts. As more and more are going ‘raw’- is it a pro or is it a con? 

Plus broadcasting royalty, whispering Bob Harris on the cats that changed and maybe even saved his life.

National treasure Chris Packham on his love for dogs; how they’ve enriched his life and broken his heart. His autism, his environmentalism and his indestructible mission to end barbarity and cruelty. He’s a force of nature; a force for nature. And where would we be without dogs?

Andrew’s dogs Olive and Mabel make the world a better place, Gabby couldn't imagine a home without at least two and Claire, the Chief Executive of Battersea Dogs and Cats Home with the best advice you can get because dogs are amazing and deserve the best that we can give.

Gary and Nihal describe movingly and with raw honesty how their dogs changed their lives. They explore their feelings when the end came. Gary felt a grief he’d never experienced. For Nihal, a puppy called Lyra led his family from that dark place. Psychologist Jo Hemmings explains just why they affect us so much. They’re never forgotten. It’s an endless love.

Here are two dog lovers who both give their heart and soul for animals.

Pip tells the poignant story of her two gorgeous dogs, rescued from hell and in part two of the ‘One of the Family’ Ricky Gervais interview, Ricky delivers a riveting, passionate, compelling and of course, hilarious cry of the heart. He pulls no punches

The world-famous dog expert and trainer Victoria Stilwell explains the language of our dogs. What are they saying? What do they mean? How can we understand them? And then it’s the dogs in our language. 

Countdown’s Susie Dent talks about their ever-present influence. And actor Mark Moraghan is perhaps ‘ best in show’. All in all - it’s the dog's bollards.

In this episode, the brilliant comedian Kevin Bridges talks about life with beautiful Annie - rescue dog and superstar. And there’s more. One of his fans, President Obama even gets a look-in. Also, one of the world’s greatest canine experts gives us the final answer to a big question - do dogs actually smile? Listen in. You’ll laugh, cry, and smile. And so will your dog

For many dog owners and most dogs, cats are a riddle, wrapped in a mystery, inside an enigma. In this episode writer, actor, comedian and animal champion Ricky Gervais makes the case for cats. Will my daughters change their minds? Will you?

In which people who never in a million years thought they would ever have a dog in the family, tell me how and why everything changed.