Matt Baker's Petcast

For the final episode of Series 1 of Matt Baker's Petcast, the Petcast caravan returns to the horse paddock in South London to meet comedian Harry Hill and his dogs, Snowy (a 14-year-old white Jackapoo) and Wilson (a black Jackapoo). Harry recalls early pets including a goldfish named James, childhood cats, and dogs ranging from a chaotic family dog to a black Labrador after returning from Hong Ko...

Matt Baker brings The Petcast caravan to Vauxhall City Farm in South London to meet Radio 1 presenter Matt Edmondson and his 14-year-old West Highland terrier, Oscar. Matt E shares his early TV obsession with CBBC links and why radio initially felt more exposing and difficult than live TV. He talks about childhood house rabbits, the traumatic death of Buttons, and how he first warmed to dogs throu...

Matt Baker and the Petcast caravan return to the Good Woof Festival at Goodwood in West Sussex to meet broadcaster, Crufts presenter and former champion jockey Clare Balding. Clare reflects on a life immersed in animals, from early memories with Candy the boxer and riding Shetland pony Valkyrie - formerly owned by the Queen - to her family’s racing heritage, including her mother running a stud, he...

Matt Baker records The Petcast from his caravan at Goodwoof on the Goodwood Estate in West Sussex, welcoming comedian and presenter Russell Kane, who arrives with Brian the chihuahua, known from the children’s book When Brian Met Terry. Russell discusses touring with his dogs (including Pappy and Marty), his lifelong obsession with animals, and why Burmese cats are unusually dog-like, trainable, a...

Matt Baker brings the Petcast caravan to Roots & Shoots in London to meet comedian, author and TV presenter Susan Calman, who shares life with six cats and a home designed around them, from scratching towers and a TARDIS cat house to a tiny matching cat sofa. Susan explains how each cat’s name comes from strong female role models, how she FaceTimes them while on tour, and how their companionship h...

Matt Baker tows The Petcast caravan to Dorset to meet Martin Clunes on his farm, alongside his dogs including Jack Russells John and Murray and blind cocker spaniel Bob Jackson. Martin describes his “forever place,” how he and Philippa bought 100+ acres for a pony field that became a full farming venture with Pol Dorset sheep, and building a 3.5km perimeter track that transformed life for riding a...

Matt Baker brings the Petcast caravan to Berkshire to meet David and Frankie Seaman, their four cats, and their foster setup with Cats Protection. They introduce Smokey, their 17-year-old diabetic cat who needs insulin injections twice daily, plus Willow and feral rescues Coco and Candy, and Frankie explains the crucial kitten socialisation window, her dedicated nursery for pregnant cats and neona...

Matt Baker brings The Petcast caravan to Goodwoof at the Goodwood Estate in West Sussex to welcome comedian, presenter and author Bill Bailey, who arrives with Chocho, a six-month-old rescue Japanese Chin originally found for his 93-year-old dad.   Bill shares how animals have shaped his life, from childhood dogs and family memories to living on a houseboat with Rocky the “latchkey” terrier w...

In each episode Join Matt as he welcomes a much-loved guest into the Petcast caravan for a warm, entertaining and heartfelt chat about the pets that have shaped their lives. From childhood animals and unforgettable rescues to the cats, dogs and creatures currently ruling the sofa, every conversation is packed with personal stories, practical pet tips and plenty of charm. Learn more about your ad c...