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Cats Got Your Tongue?

7. Matt Richardson

Season 1, Ep. 7

In the final episode of 2023, Adam and Nicky chat with award-winning comedian and TV and radio presenter, Matt Richardson, about his cat, Achilles. Matt explains why his neighbour's cat was the reason for getting his own and what it was like welcoming Achilles during lockdown. Plus, This Morning’s vet Dr Scott Miller pops in and the team wonder if cats feel embarrassment or not?


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