"Actor: Bobby Short"

• 101 Dalmatians II : Patch's London Adventure | DVD | (03/02/2003) from £6.41   |  Saving you £13.58 (211.86%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Disney has had a rather chequered history over recent years, releasing a series of pointless sequels to classic original films; however, 101 Dalmatians II: Patch's London Adventure is more than worthy of attention. Picking up largely where the first cartoon left off, all the familiar characters are present and correct, from the loveable puppies to Cruella De Vil, surely one of the great villainesses of all time. The most noticeable feature of the film is the superb animation, hand drawn and totally in keeping with the style of the original movie. In an era when computer-generated images are so dominant, this gives 101 Dalmatians II a feel that is both fresh and classic at the same time. The story, too, is pure Disney--a tale of one puppy's efforts to find his own identity and calling--but it has a fair smattering of the wisecracks that have characterised more modern successes such as Toy Story and Monsters, Inc. The character voiceovers are noticeably short on big-name stars, but that at least ensures that the English accents are actually English and not some misplaced American interpretation. They may have missed the target on more than one occasion recently, but with 101 Dalmatians II Disney has got considerably closer to hitting the bull's-eye. On the DVD: 101 Dalmatians II is an excellent DVD package and has plenty to keep the kids amused. The behind-the-scenes documentary is presented in a bright and breezy style ("this is Bob, he's an animator") and there is an excellent, educational interactive game. While Gareth Gates contributed to Lilo & Stitch, Will Young is the musical attraction here with a decidedly average and surprisingly low-budget video. The hand-drawn animation looks splendid on the digital format with its rich colours and depth and the soundtrack is suitably vibrant. --Phil Udell

• 101 Dalmatians 2 - Patch's London Adventure (Disney) | DVD | (29/09/2008) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Roger Anita and their canine clan are packing for the big move to Dalmatian Plantation a home in the country with plenty of room for the 101 pups and far from the clutches of Cruella DeVil. The feistiest pup Patch feels lost in a sea of spots and longs to be a one-of-a-kind wonderdog like his TV hero Thunderbolt. While watching the Thunderbolt Adventure Hour Patch hears about a chance to appear on the show while it's filming in London. However the family move will interfere with Patch's opportunity - until he's accidentally left behind in the commotion. Patch heads for the audition to meet his hero...

• Bobby Short At The Cafe Carlyle | DVD | (21/02/2005) from £32.37   |  Saving you £-7.38 (-29.50%)   |  RRP £24.99

  Tracks included are: 1. ""Four Walls and One Dirty Window Blues"" 2. ""(I Love You) Samantha"" 3. ""Honeysuckle Rose"" 4. ""When My Sugar Walks Down the Street"" 5. ""You're the Cutest One"" 6. ""Too Marvelous for Words"" 7. ""Bojangles of Harlem"" 8. ""Streamlined Lulubelle from Tennessee"" 9. ""Posin'"" 10. ""Everybody's Truckin'"" 11. ""Breakfast in Harlem"" 12. ""Old Man Harlem"" 13. ""Truckin' Thanks to Harlem Now"" 14. ""Why Shouldn't I"" 15. ""The Best is Yet to Come"" 16. ""New York is My Personal Property"" 17. ""How's Your Romance"" 18. ""I'm Satisfied"" 19. ""Do as the Romans Do"" 20. ""On the Amazon"" 21. ""Dancing at the Moving Picture Ball"" 22. ""Say It Isn't So"" 23. ""Losing My Mind"" 24. ""Pilote-moi (Pilot Me) 25. ""Cuba""