Hollywood beckons for cat

A former homeless heroin addict who turned his life around with the help of a cat may now be heading to Hollywood to tell his story. James and Bob busk in Covent Garden, and James says looking after Bob has changed his life and given him hope.

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Busker's rags to riches story

A former homeless heroin addict who turned his life around with the help of a cat may now be heading to Hollywood.

Busker James Bowen and his ginger cat Bob are a well-known sight in Covent Garden.

He credits the cat for changing his life, after it started following him to work.

They are now in talks to sell the film rights to a book about their story. Toby Sadler met the pair.

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