The British Animal Honours facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The British Animal Honours |
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| Genre | Award ceremony |
| Directed by | Nikki Parsons |
| Presented by | Paul O'Grady |
| Starring | Laura Whitmore (reporter) |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) | Lisa Chapman Malcolm Gerrie |
| Producer(s) | Zoe Cook Darren Sole (series) |
| Production location(s) | Elstree Studios |
| Running time | 120 minutes (inc. adverts) |
| Production company(s) | Whizz Kid Productions |
| Release | |
| Original network | ITV, STV, UTV |
| Original release | 18 April 2013 |
| Chronology | |
| Related shows | For the Love of Dogs |
The British Animal Honours was a special awards show in the United Kingdom. It celebrated amazing animals and the wonderful people who spend their lives helping them. The show was broadcast on ITV and hosted by the famous presenter Paul O'Grady.
People from all over the country could suggest animals for an award. Then, a group of animal experts chose the winners. It was a way to shine a light on the incredible bond between humans and animals.
The 2013 Awards Ceremony
The very first British Animal Honours show took place on Thursday, April 18, 2013. It was shown on ITV, STV, and UTV. Paul O'Grady was the host for this exciting event.
The ceremony featured some fantastic performances. There was a special act from the National Theatre's play War Horse, which tells the story of a horse during wartime. A group of dancing dogs, led by trainer Gina Pink from Kennel Club, also put on a show. Even the South Wales Police Dog Section showed off their amazing police dogs.
The awards were supported by Animal Friends Pet Insurance. This company also helps to sponsor Paul O'Grady's other popular show, For the Love of Dogs.
Honouring Brave Animals and People
Many incredible animals and dedicated people received awards at the 2013 ceremony. Here are some of the winners:
| Honour (Presenters) |
Winner |
|---|---|
| The Braveheart Honour Presented by Rupert Grint |
Haatchi the dog |
| The Ray of Sunshine Honour Presented by Lesley Nicol and Thomas Howes |
Yorkie the pony |
| The Rising Star Honour Presented by Ashleigh and Pudsey |
The Children of Luss Primary School |
| The Guardian Angel Honour Presented by Arlene Phillips |
Hetty the Guide Dog |
| The Wildlife Conservation Honour Presented by Steve Backshall |
International Otter Survival Fund |
| The Canine Commando Honour Presented by Dame Kelly Holmes |
Brin the Afghan stray dog |
| The Local Charity of the Year Honour Presented by Kate Garraway |
East Sussex Wildlife Rescue and Ambulance Service (WRAS) |
| The Tails of the Unexpected Honour Presented by Catherine Tyldesley and Paula Lane |
Bob the Cat |
| The International Rescue Honour Presented by Hayley Mills and Stephen Tompkinson |
Jill Robinson, MBE of Animals Asia |
| The In the Line of Duty Honour Presented by Donal MacIntyre |
Tyke the dog |
| The Internet Star Award Presented by Laura Whitmore |
Piggy the Fridge Scaling Cat |
| The Outstanding Contribution Honour Presented by Anita Dobson and Brian May |
Virginia McKenna, OBE of Born Free |
