Joining in the apparent thread drift, David Attenborough is another reason to give thanks for the BBC.

Last night's programme on mammals gave interesting glimpses of insight into the human condition too, including group dynamics.   Poor little Georgie's environment could hardly even be described as a family.

I have often described the group dynamics of the organisation that I work in as those of a troop of baboons, and the programme only reinforced that conviction. I reckon the next programme is not to be missed as it deals with the primates who rule the world (Hail to the Chimp?).

By the way, US Catters, your turn will come, as the BBC series on mammals is co-produced by the Discovery Channel. Don't miss it.