'Maaahhhhwow': Scottish cat Lily makes unexpected cameo during CBC interview
On Thursday, As It Happens spoke with former BBC Scotland health correspondent Eleanor Bradford about her decision to leave the broadcaster partly over issues of pay inequality.
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But according to Bradford's cat, there were other pressing matters to discuss. During the interview, Lily made an indiscernible noise mid-conversation — and listeners took notice.
Loved that very vocal cat that just cried for its supper on <a href="https://twitter.com/cbcasithappens?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@cbcasithappens</a>
—@HallieCBCYou'd think Lily was done for the night. But, she had more to say. Here's the second meow she belted out later in the interview.
As It Happens... the feline edition. It was adorable. My curious kitty would’ve tried to get airtime too!
—@ashdesjardineAs Bradford was speaking, Lily started "having a fit." The cat often makes noises — similar to the ones in the interview — when the neighbour's cat peers into the window, explains Bradford.
After Bradford's partner Ross locked her in the back room, Lily's Canadian debut was over. She was never to be heard from again.
Lily is a 12-year-old British Blue, who Bradford describes as "grumpy." She can often be found lying on her back.