MOG has been loved by generations since she first appeared in Judith Kerr’s illustrated books in the 1970s.
The much-loved cat is on our screens this Christmas for the first time — but who stars in the adaptation? Here’s the low-down.
Who is in the cast of Mog’s Christmas?
In Mog’s Christmas, Mr and Mrs Thomas and their children Debbie and Nicky are preparing for Christmas, leaving Mog feeling ignored — before long, the family are wondering what to do as Mog finds herself in a sticky situation.
The hand-drawn TV animation will be voiced by a star-studded cast.
Claire Foy
Claire Foy, best known for her role as Queen Elizabeth II in the Netflix show The Crown, will voice Mrs Thomas.
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Claire first rose to fame in 2008 starring as Amy Dorrit in the BBC’s Little Dorrit, and has since enjoyed a steady stream of top roles.
Her turn as Mrs Thomas appears to be her first role as a voice actor.
Most recently, Claire reprised her role as the young queen Elizabeth in the final series of The Crown.
The actress steers clear of social media, only occasionally giving interviews.
Benedict Cumberbatch
Voicing Mr Thomas will be Benedict Cumberbatch.
Benedict is perhaps best known for his role as the titular character Sherlock in the hit 2010 BBC adaptation, alongside co-stars Martin Freeman and Andrew Scott.
The stage and screen actor has been nominated for Oscars and Bafta and has won an Olivier for his role in a production of Frankenstein.
But the star is no stranger to voice acting, after a turn as Smaug in The Hobbit, and even a cameo in The Simpsons.
Cumberbatch was appointed a CBE in 2015 for services to the performing arts and charity work.
The actor lives with his wife Sophie Hunter in a £8.1 million country mansion in Somerset.
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Adjoa Andoh
Bristol-born actor Adjoa Andoh, known for her role as Lady Danbury in Bridgerton, will narrate the television adaptation.
Adjoa has enjoyed an incredibly successful career in theatre, as part of the Royal Shakespeare Company.
Along with her glittering stage career, acting credits in film and on television in Bridgerton, Doctor Who, The Witcher and EastEnders have made her a star.
Adjoa lives with her husband, Howard Cunnell, in Sussex.
Who else is in the cast?
Miriam Margolyes
One of the aunts will be played by Miriam Margolyes, who will be best known by younger viewers as Professor Sprout in the Harry Potter series.
The national treasure, born in 1941, announced in October 2023 that she had heart surgery.
Maggie Steed
The other aunt will be played by English actor and former EastEnders star, Maggie Steed.
Maggie has also starred in Paddington 2.
Zawe Ashton
One of Mog’s neighbours, Mrs Gaynor, is voiced by Zawe Ashton, who rose to fame as Vod on Channel 4’s Fresh Meat, a sitcom focussing on student life.
Zawe is married to actor Tom Hiddleston, with whom she has one child.
Charlie Higson
Broadchurch actor Charlie Higson will play the Jolly Uncle in Mog’s Christmas.
When is Mog’s Christmas on Channel 4 this Christmas?
Mog’s Christmas will air on Christmas Eve at 7.45 pm on Channel 4.
The show will last approximately half an hour, until 8:15 pm.
It will then be available to watch on catch-up.
