Sludger the aardvark tries to make it big as a drummer in the big city.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 David ThewlisHamilton Mattress (voice) | Hamilton Mattress (voice) |
 Henry GoodmanMr. Feldwick C. Hackenbush / Septimus (voice) | Mr. Feldwick C. Hackenbush / Septimus (voice) |
 Lindsay DuncanBeryl / Gertrude (voice) | Beryl / Gertrude (voice) |
 William HootkinsSenor Balustrade (voice) | Senor Balustrade (voice) |
 Roy HuddBirmingham (voice) | Birmingham (voice) |
 David HoltSalvatore / Tino (voice) | Salvatore / Tino (voice) |
 Maxine PeakeLulu (voice) | Lulu (voice) |