James Bowen, a homeless busker and recovering drug addict, has his life transformed when he meets a stray ginger cat.
In a parallel present where the latest must-have gadget for any busy family is a 'Synth' - a highly-developed robotic servant that's so similar to a real human it's transforming the way we live.
A motley group of London con artists pull of a series of daring and intricate stings.