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The Animated Adventure

An animated special for all the family about Tabby McTat, based on the picture book written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler.

In the bustling heart of London, Tabby McTat (Sope Dirisu), a singing cat, and his busker friend Fred (Rob Brydon) entertain passing crowds, and the pair are 'purrrfectly happy'. One day, while Tabby McTat takes a stroll, he stumbles upon a friendly feline named Sock (Susan Wokoma). Then fate takes an unexpected turn when a thief steals the buskers' hard-earned money.

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24 minutes

Last on

Tue 30 Dec 202509:00
BBC One

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Credits

NarratorJodie Whittaker
Tabby McTatSope Dirisu
FredRob Brydon
SockSusan Wokoma
PatJoanna Scanlan
PrunellaCariad Lloyd
Samuel SpratRory Finnegan
Ambulance BoyFelix Tandon
ComposerRené Aubry
AuthorJulia Donaldson
AuthorAxel Scheffler
ProducerBarney Goodland
ProducerMichael Rose
DirectorJac Hamman
DirectorSarah Scrimgeour

Broadcasts

  • Christmas Day 202314:35
    BBC One
  • Boxing Day 202308:55
    BBC One
  • Thu 28 Dec 202306:05
    BBC Two
  • New Year's Day 202513:30
    BBC One except HD & Nightlight
  • Sat 31 May 202513:15
    BBC One Wales & Wales HD only
  • Sat 31 May 202515:05
    BBC One except HD, Wales, Wales HD & Nightlight
  • Tue 30 Dec 202509:00
    BBC One except HD & Nightlight

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