Last Rumba in Rochdale

Last Rumba in Rochdale

Last Rumba in Rochdale

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Last Rumba in Rochdale

2002

0h 10m

5.8(5 votes)

Animation

Overview

Bodney Brooks, a twelve year old master of computer controlled puppetry, decides to arrange a surprise birthday party for his Gran in an attempt to get back into his family’s good books. But, as ever in Bodney’s world, things don’t quite go to plan.

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3 featured cast members

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Anna Friel

Anna Friel

Mel Giedroyc

Mel Giedroyc

Jane Horrocks

Jane Horrocks

Creative team

Directed by: John Chorlton

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