The Tiger Who Starred In Jonathan Creek

Foreword

I first met Martin and Indy when we were filming the television series, Jonathan Creek , in which I appeared with Alan Davies. My character, Adam Klaus, kept a pet tiger in his palatial home in Hertfordshire and Indy fitted the role perfectly. Martin had briefed me on how to handle Indy and my confidence was high. That is, until I saw the paramedic on standby looking hopeful that he might be needed at some point!

Here are some helpful hints when working with a 400 pound Bengal tiger:

Never stroke the loose skin on a tiger’s head forward to cover their eyes. They do not like it, and will let you know they do not like it.

Do not pull your arm away quickly if a tiger playfully holds it in their mouth and paws. They will think you want to rough and tumble, and they will win every time.

Forget it if you want to keep a tiger in one position. If they want to get up and stretch, they will happily drag you along wherever they want to go.

Cuddle them when they have done a good job. They like it and will be happy to try again.

I thoroughly enjoyed working with Indy on Jonathan Creek .

Enjoy your adventure. Indy is a real star!

Stuart Milligan (Adam Klaus in Jonathan Creek )

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