Helen, a school teacher from London, talks to Mark about her elderly rescue cat Chaplin, being a foster carer and needing the dark to see the light.

Roz, a retired headteacher from Iver, talks to Mark about her cat Spike, coping with loss and the healing power of an animal soul mate.

Feline behaviourist and author Lucy Hoile talks to Mark about her fluffy-cat Fig, The Book Your Cat Wishes You Would Read and little partners in crime.

Canadian author Lisa Erixon talks to Mark about her farm cat Maxx, linking the generations and taking time to find your people.

Lucy, an actor from London, talks to Mark about her mother's adopted cat Nala, companion spirits and the benefits of living with a cat for a person with Alzheimer's.

Asif, who works in financial services, talks to Mark about his rescue cat Phoebe's separation anxiety, calicivirus and the mental health benefits of living with a cat.

Kieran, a lifelong cat guardian from North West London, talks to Mark about his memories of childhood cat Sherlock, saying goodbye and the art of moving forward