Freeview TV Ad - Cat & Budgie

Have you seen Freeview's cat and budgie in our new TV ad?
Watch the ad to find out how they get along!
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[@crepuscularone]

I just love the way the cat closes his eyes while singing. One of the cutest ads for a long time - guaranteed to make anyone smile.

[@gilbrook10]

When the cat sings 'you were my destiny' that face he pulls makes me laugh everytime :)

[@simonshreeve5580]

The Song is You're All I Need to get By sung by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrel

[@S_J_banana]

Same

[@user-ye9bc7nw2c]

Xd

[@RKOJPL7]

Finally an advert that is actually worth watching and is happy for once. Most of the adverts now are just depressing talking about illnesses, death, life insurance and ppi's.

[@lorrainewhitehead5849]

Absolutely love this advert.Great song choice too. The cats facial expressions are so cute,its good how they did it. Just brilliant.

[@SuchetB]

Truly one of the most awesome visually inspiring pieces of movie making ever. The paused reaction of the lady is hilarious and from a technical perspective, the animation/compositing is extremely realistic on the cat and bird.

[@daqvidstarr]

+Suchet B But dreadful error between the shot of the cat peering in looking up over(?) the bar above the door and the second side on shot where the cat is looking levelly ahead at the budgie. Just awful. Who was doing continuity ? Anyone ?

[@SuchetB]

Haha! Yes Brian - I'm guessing the advert may have been a lot longer in running time at some point and they just cut it down to the basic crowd pleasing shots.

[@siennajenkins8312]

Suchet B able

[@mikey0118]

This is the best advert ever. Normally watching the adverts is a real hardship but this is just brilliant! More of cat and budgie please!

[@rottenfiggy]

Why are people getting mad about the fact that since the budgie is male, then they must be gay? It's a cute advert about a cat and a budgie falling in love, no need to bring in a war on sexuality jfc.

[@carleiting]

How did they do cat budgie advert

[@MajorazMasta]

Carl Eiting it's not actually them singing, cat and budgie were just told to mime along to the music

[@anonUK]

MajorazMasta Try telling a cat or a budgie anything. In scenes where the cat's looking up, or "singing" loudly, it doesn't really look like an actual cat, while in scenes where it's looking ahead or down, it looks much more natural.

[@MajorazMasta]

anonUK All trick photography to make you believe cats can't talk. I tell my cat all my dirty little secrets but if he ever speaks a word of it to anyone I'll twist his fuckin head off

[@Yakotolo]

I assumed the cat was the male, hence the male voice, and the budgie a female, hence the female voice. Not a good assumption then?XD

[@beckiejbrown]

Makes me want to cry with happiness

[@carlytheconfusedteenagegir7174]

Oh my god that is amazing

[@ChrisMum]

Saw this tonight and can't stop watching it! Just look at the cat's sweet little face and of course that song, it's fantastic, great combination!!

[@Dreamavere]

The owner's face near the end of this ad has got to be one of the best "What the fuck!?" expressions I've ever seen, brilliant! This is so funny, definitely one of the best ads of 2014 :-)

[@chickencat1559]

They are both lovely in different ways. Pets are very special to people in life. They make the best of company.

[@margaretmiller3539]

Fantastic ad, but just love the bit at 35 seconds when the cat is singing his heart out, lol!

[@blackboysie]

this really cheers me up.i love the way he stonks along in time to the beat.lol with knobs on.

[@maggieescott4100]

fantastic wish all ads were as good as this.

[@johnrees5867]

What a charming tv advert................. i wonder if my cat can sing like that ?

[@sophieyoxall6771]

This budgie is the double Of mine who passed on the 15th, keep watching it and thinking of him and smiling even though I've got tears dripping down my face. So cute ☺️

[@KiritPankhania]

This is simply PURRRRRfect. Got me smiling ear to ear. Forget the Freeview thank you for the FREE JOY :) x

[@debbieholliday4964]

I love that ad remained me of my cat 7 years ago. happy memories

[@andrewmills1471]

I'm sure someone must have pointed this out before now, but that budgie is a male - its cere (the bit above the beak where its nostrils are) is blue in males, and brown in females. The exact colour can vary depending upon health and age (or if it's an albino), but it is the most obvious way to sex budgies. Still a fun advert, though.

[@lavenderfieldss]

Andrew Mills I know! Sorry I didn’t copy your comment, I didn't know anyone said that, I said the same thing

[@thefivepoints]

Oh just shut the fuck up. This advert is clearly not for people like you.

[@jenniferkingaby8118]

just loving this ! can't stop smiling every time I see it xxx

[@chloecopeland6897]

Its so cute its head moves about when he sings omg just too. Cute

[@bizzylizzy1uk]

Love this advert, it is about time we had more ads like this. loved it made me chuckle....thanks freeview for putting a big smile on my face

[@dougieb2159]

Saw this last night for the first time, brightened up my day, hadn't realised that's its actually one year old, better late than never, great work to whoever thought this up

[@difcymru]

Can't believe this is 7 years old, we are seriously missing adverts like this gem!! 🐱🦜

[@lextube]

Well that was... different. I like it!

[@billterry2112]

Thought the meerkat ads were good but this beats it. absolutely brill.!!!!!Av to get our cat singing lessons.lol

[@MagicManAbs91]

I have a bird phobia and I still love this advert lol

[@garyc]

Ive watched this too many times - helps that i also love the song :)

[@cjdizzle9834]

Love u Gary, but honestly? I think this ad is a little creepy... But then again, it is hilarious :D

[@garyc]

i just love their lil mouths :D

[@Joolz211]

Gary C Me too- especially the cat, who looks like he's smiling as he sings!

[@courtneytodd8486]

What song is it please?

[@Joolz211]

You're All I Need to Get By- Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell

[@CubeCyclone]

UK adverts are better than most TV programmes

[@RobRandomVids]

+smidsyonfire good adverts are ruined by rubbish programs! ruined! ABSOLUTELY RUINED!

[@OatmealDonk]

But I Sooo enjoy watching celebrities I don't know yet hit in the face by Styrofoam, or try swimming in an empty pool to win shorty prizes...

[@OatmealDonk]

smidsyonfire (sarcasm)

[@abbeyheathcote7089]

this is the cutest thing ever! "you're all i need to get byyyyyyy!' :))))))) makes me smile from ear to ear!

[@BobBridges]

This TV ad just cracks me up!

[@jimlawter9340]

Other comments seem to assume that the cat is supposed to be male and the bird is supposed to be female, and then they complain about their own assumptions. The cat is bigger with a deeper voice. The bird is smaller with a higher voice. If you can't deal with that, then consider that cats and birds don't sing love songs to each other! This is fiction, a fantasy, a very entertaining little video. Lighten up, folks!

[@joeplowman]

Must agree with the majority of comments here, this is a terrific ad, nicely done, and as with everyone else here, brings a smile to my face. Was just thinking what other songs the cat could sing to the budgie ? What about , from grease , " you're the one that I want " , ha . Would work with the cat, not sure about the bird tho

[@holmefieldmill6737]

To Freeview H.Q. Three things. 1-Your ad. firm do know it is a male budgie do they? 2-This is the best advert of the year, and best you've ever done. 3-When are you doing a follow up?

[@josiepiggy7]

This is my favourite tv advert at the moment. Whenever it's on I have to stop everything and watch it. Its just the best thing ever. Amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Medizy]

This is so cute! And I don't think that the budgie being male matters at all, this is adorable regardless.

[@michaelbutcher9226]

Exactly,Lilith!! People should perhaps view this advertisement as a clever bit of humour,which I think it is. The pedanticism is irrelevant,surely

[@farligspill]

Love cats who sings.....and birds.......love cats......

[@gillianrudge6959]

Puuuurrrrfect Brill, more please. Phil and Gill Rudge

[@lLynne.Garner]

I still think this is one of the cutest and best adverts I’ve ever seen and still love to watch it!

[@hippyIM1]

HA HA.Total classic. The ads are more entertaining than the programs.

[@lesleywithers2574]

Male budgie or not. Pure brilliance!

[@caseyb889]

Best advert ever. It can cheer anyone up after having a bad day.

[@thenameless50000]

I just love this advert so much

[@nameofthepen]

Fur 'n Feathers flirting around. Ha ha...great little ad. :-)

[@annebracegirdle755]

I find the catandbudgie enchanting. I watch it every day. It deserves an award. More please. Annabel

[@mollycox1]

One of my most favourite adverts ever!

[@danielwilliamson6180]

The cat and budgie singing LOL

[@SummerBreeze106]

I usually HATE ads and avoid like plague, but not this one. Best ad EVER!!!

[@DentfreeEurope]

LMAO I was afraid the cat was going to devour the poor Budgie !!!

[@Mancboy2000]

This ad is too cute for it's own good...

[@maureentrewin999]

This advert is thebest ever, it cheers me up after a busyday, wonderful

[@FreeviewTV]

Our latest ad is out... #catandbudgie

[@jofrancis4397]

Why have you shortend this advert you've totally spoilt it whats is the point it was so lovely as it was im so sad

[@stewhipp5426]

Why does the budgie have a female voice?

[@richardlewis1395]

Jo Francis Why have you shortened the word "advertisement"? You've totally spoiled it.

[@alextaylor3015]

Love this ad. Particularly like how cat bops the light switch.

[@Professorvapes]

love this ad bring back memories of when I met my lovely wife karen

[@SueBea]

Did she live a big cage?

[@SueBea]

SueBea I meant live IN a big cage!!

[@Professorvapes]

lol

[@TYNTEGUY]

SueBea I think he means she has a nice pussy.

[@beastie2610]

Love the video have watched it so many times. Absolutely brilliant.

[@grahamnicholson7646]

This is by far one of the best adverts on television this year!

[@bijoulatina1]

Adorable - must be one of the best ads currently showing - best music too

[@brendahill6746]

This is a beautiful advert, makes me cry with happiness. It's better than most television programmes. Could you make it a bit longer please

[@rockchikat1973]

I love this .... best ad so far on the telly ...

[@naomilouise5535]

Love this advert. I wish my cat and budgie got on like tj

[@janetfrey3410]

Best ad for a long time. A must for cat lovers!

[@MrRichymil]

Our cat just bought a dead bird that she had caught to the back door. So cute and fluffy yet such a killing machine.

[@ambh.elauragoldieggafmcipd7208]

🎵🌸🐾Miaow😸🐾🌸🎵 bad pussy cat!😼🐾🌸🎵 Mıaöw!😊🌸🎵🎵 lpgoldie🌸

[@MrRichymil]

Hi Laura. I hope you are enjoying your new home.

[@dianeharrison4975]

I wanted a cat so much watchin this year's ago...now I have one ❤

[@dianeharrison4975]

My boy died last month im heartbroken 💔💔💔

[@kevmei1050]

latest news released, 5 budiges died,12 budgies injured and 3 budgies are still in intensive care after this advert was made, a budgie spoksperson who wants to remain anonymous. Has stated that a contract has been placed on this cat, though the cats whereabouts are still unknown. A group of concerned ex police sniffer dogs have come forward to lend help in finding the said cat, the budgie defence force (BDF) is hoping for a fast out come in this horrific act of senless violence. and are demanding that Freeview give answers in their part in the making of this advert. It is also known, that there have been a few unsubstantiated reports of budgie attacks on owners that have freeview set tops in their houses.

[@gillatkins2608]

I just love this ad. The Cat animation is so cool!

[@Rosemary457]

Fantastic ad, Your all I need to get by was a all time favorite of mine, And watching the kitty and budgie singing a romantic duet brought a tear to my eye, Both tammy and Marvin are still missed, Well done freeview, Love it, lets see more of the budding romance LOL it's so cute, And I know the budgie is a male, But it is just a advert, still brilliant though.

[@spacealien1602]

This is just brilliant.

[@bumgrape]

Every now and again someone with artistic talent makes an awesome ad.....this is that ad. Love it

[@Yakotolo]

I, too, always nearly cry, when I see this ad. It's so beautiful. :3

[@margaretmiller3539]

I need my daily fix of this ad! Not really a cat lover, but it's great how they've done this, it's magical!.......Not forgetting the late Marvin Gaye and Tammi Tyrrell singing together. Just so sad they're no longer with us......

[@lorddarlo6194]

9 years later and I wish we still had it as a kid this era of adverts was mixed you had the Andrex Puppies they will always be cute this one the Babies dancing in the Volvic Adverts, Kids Adverts were Hexbugs, you also had Cravendale with get your own Pussy as the Cats tried to nab the Milk then you had the bloody annoying PPI Adverts and Perfume Adverts. Now from what I do watch it's Car Insurance, Car Lease, Car, Perfume and Medical Adverts with Maccies and some others. My favourite was probably the Coke Cola Magic Advert as it featured Queen It's Kind Of Magic. During Football Coverage every other advert is Betting usually featuring Sweet Caroline or some Football releated song or Pun or ex Footballer and some Diesel Veichle Adverts tried to put a football in it to make it link. Give me the iconic adverts Apart from Christmas Adverts most I barely remember. The Meerkat Adverts aren't bad or the Avanti West Coast Turtle Advert with it on Rolling Skates.

[@Ack1955]

Best advert for a long time so sweet .

[@mandm1972]

Could watch this over and over.Brilliant!!!!

[@sophiemichael4295]

Why can't all adverts be more like this, its brilliant, one of the best

[@MrStormer2012]

I can't believe no one yet has made a funny version of this with the cat eating the budgie

[@berylallen8543]

when your down this lifts your spirits soooo cute

[@isaiahklockman3236]

The budgies care (nose) is blue, which means it's a boy!

[@Southerdicks]

Definitely one of the best adverts ever !. It really cheers me up, and I can't help but smile every time I see it. Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell's "Your All I Need To Get By" is absolutely PURRRR-FICK for it. Anton , in Corsham, England.

[@ranosian1135]

If you dont like this, you have no heart

[@reecespieces6805]

I saw this on TV with a joint in my hand laughing my face off

[@denisedurham4267]

So cute!!

[@seadog365]

If all adverts were as enjoyable as this one, ad breaks would pass in no time!!

[@sandraclift6842]

SO GLAD YOU HAVE SHOWN FULL ADVERT

[@Agnes231]

Lool...very funny.first time I saw it, I could not stop laughing.

[@cardworkshop]

more adds like this and i will watch them

[@danielmedhurst1826]

Very very funny!!!! This should go on top of the pops!!!!

[@MarkWright1963]

One of the best adverts on British TV

[@TheBungle699]

This and the three ad are the funniest things on tv to date

[@jonnybee48]

Call me a sloppy old sod if you like, but this ad always brings a smile to my chops and a tear to my eye - just what I need sometimes!

[@roywhetton4279]

what a great and funny ad

[@Frostie3672]

Now this is an advert I actually like watching, absolutely brilliant!

[@daGREENdude13]

Love the budgie so much.

[@rob11867]

best advert ever by none.could watch this time and time again.think some of the adverts are better than the programs !

[@sushilnash]

Thomas Turgoose doing the VO! Amazing!

[@yvonnebarnes3967]

Thank goodness you've brought the best ad in the World back - thank you. Why on earth would you want to swap it for the toys one in a jumble sale - far more inferior?! Has there been a petition to return this one? Thank you, thank you, thank you.

[@bethmckellar7506]

nice to see there are still great ads (as good as the Meerkats and Brian the robot) :-D

[@pktara8347]

This is by far my favorite advert

[@MarieSymeou]

Love it! Best ad ever :)

[@TDProductions182]

Imagine of Sylvester and Tweety saw this.

[@whdruid102]

I really don't understand how anyone can dislike this advert..