An adaptation of the folktale about a lonely boy, his beloved cat, and the hard decisions that come with their adventures.
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Amanda Barrie
Queen of Tonga
Sanjeev Bhaskar
The Mayor
Kevin Bishop
Dick Whittington
Julian Clary
Chris the Cat
Vanessa Feltz
Mrs. Fitzwarren
James Fleet
Alderman Fitzwarren
Harry Hill
The Painter
Lee Mack
Idle Jack
Paul Merton
The Captain
Tina O'Brien
Maid of Tonga
Filmed live during Rod, Jane and Freddy's UK tour.
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