BBC viewers 'not emotionally ready' for Tabby McTat on Christmas Day as they are left 'sobbing'
25.12.2023 - 16:31
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BBC viewers said they 'not emotionally ready' for family animation Tabby McTat on Christmas Day.
The heartwarming adventure, which was now BBC One on Monday afternoon, showed the relationship between street musician Fred and his cat, Tabby on the streets of London. The television adaption of the classic children's book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler sees Tabby separate from Fred and find companionship in another cat, Sock.
However, the loyal cat still years to see his old friend again and goes on an epic and emotional adventure to be reunited. Watching at home, viewers said they had waited a long time for an adaptation of the book - and were not disappointed by the emotional rollercoaster it took them on.
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One viewer on X, formerly Twitter, wrote: "It turns out that none of us were emotionally ready for Tabby McTat." Another said: "Yup, sobbing at #TabbyMcTat as predicted... Absolutely adorable!"
Some viewers pointed out how poignant the message of the film was despite it's children-targeted audience. One viewer on social media even dubbed it the "saddest" Julia Donaldson adaptation ever.
A third added: "Considering Tabby McTat is supposed to be for kids, I'm in floods of tears." While a fourth said: "Why did I have damp eyes after watching this??
"It was so beautiful, can't wait to watch it again!"
Another added: "Absolutely loved the BBC Christmas Day animated adventure #TabbyMcTat What a beautiful heart warming story", while a veiwer said: "Tabby McTat was the best one so far. Truly magical."
Tabby McTat narrated by former Dr Who Jodie Whittaker