Cats might be furry bundles of beguiling charm but as anyone who watches the eight short episodes of 1995's Understanding Cats documentary series will be sure to comprehend, cats are not teddy bears. While some of their quirks - the playing with the prey, some unsettling details of their mating habits - certainly add an undoubtedly non-cute dimension to the personality of the species as a whole, these don't diminish their general capacity to captivate the human mind; and perhaps even add to their vaguely occult mystique. It falls to presenter and cats expert Roger Tabor to explore their enduring appeal and their place in human hearts and homes, which he accomplishes with easy charm, managing to balance an unimposing warmth with a steady supply of interesting nuggets of cat lore and information. This is all part of a compelling mix of retro 1990s production styling including the slightly psychedelic synth-backed opening credits, gentle pacing and a generous cast of cats of various shapes, sizes and breeds, all contributing to a distinct overall vibe that surely has the makings of a retro cult gem. While rose-tinted specs can be deceiving, it's nice to watch something where everyone seems reasonably happy and content and not faking it for the attention economy; it does feel a world away from the fractured, woebegone zeitgeist of 2025. And as such, everyone needs a breather from all that, and there can be few more effective ways to achieve a temporary reprieve and retreat than sinking into a non-literal warm couch bath of intriguing moggies and cat facts. Roger Tabor is a smooth-as-Darjeeling host, often with a cup of tea in one hand and a cat nestled on his arm the other, and delivers with a crisp, effective style, and the topics are varied and useful.