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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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Bob the busking cat is set for stardom
A movie deal is beckoning for a London busker and his cat Bob.
The Bob spends his days on the cobbled streets of Covent Garden. Tourists stop to watch him and give him money.
He has his own Facebook page, his own Twitter account and his performances are seen online all over the world.
Toby Sadler went to meet him.
PICTURE: James performs with Bob by his side
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PICTURE: Busker and Bob the cat in Covent Garden
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.