Animal Magic
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Animal Magic was a BBC television show aimed at children. The show was first broadcast in 1962 and ran for 22 years.
The presenter was the avuncular Johnny Morris. His charismatic style and genuine fondness for animals made the show an instant success with children and adults alike. The show combined jovial voiceovers applied to various animals from Bristol Zoo with some basic educational features.
The show was discontinued in 1984 when the programme's anthropomorphic treatment of animals fell out of fashion. Nevertheless, the show and its presenter are fondly remembered by many and it enjoys somewhat cult status.