Chief Mouser - The Downing Street Cats

Since 1929, the British Prime Minister has employed an official cat called The Chief Mouser to exterminate vermin at 10 Downing Street - discover their fascinating biographies.
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[@KokkiePiet]

We shall catch mice in the attic, we shall catch mice in the basement and catch mice in the kitchen, and we shall never, never surrender

[@Bottlekiller]

Now THIS is the type of hard-hitting and extremely relevant historical exposé we all yearn for

[@thereforeayam]

Thinking of making it my thesis, due end of March

[@SWBF2-2005IsBestStfu]

Jesus, this is the most British thing ever

[@jaekoff5050]

Doesn't Japan have a rail line owned by a cat or something?

[@secondsun7727]

Jolly good .

[@danielschein6845]

When he said that the chief mouser made a statement on returning to his official duties at 10 Downing I was expecting the statement to be, "Meow".

[@dog-ez2nu]

I love how Humphrey is the controversial and psychopathic one - you always need one of those in a line of succession.

[@JamesJ422]

The usual intro theme whilst showing a cat stalking around. Purely menacing

[@robert48044]

I know I enjoyed it.

[@Smason432]

I had to rewatch the introduction. Hilarious

[@shahriarsyeed8202]

I freaked out!

[@bruotsynh3992]

Haha... the best juxtaposition. So dramatic.

[@canbrit4621]

Cat.... Jagdpanther same diff lol so cool awesome job Mark

[@Forde1980]

"Vermin is a continuous problem in Downing Street." - yes, yes, but what about the animals, Mark?

[@rubaidaallen2764]

😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣 my sentiments exactly

[@FrancesShear]

Or the aging grand looking only on the outside 24/7 infrastructure being served by so many more and more low paid domestic help employees?

[@FGH9G]

6:42 "But a thorough investigation found Humphrey to be innocent..." Judge: "How do you plead Mr. Humphrey?" Humphrey: "Meow." 😂😂😂

[@johnwhite9760]

"Never, in the field of vermin control, was so much owed by so many to so few."

[@danthemanx999]

Good one.

[@briangreen6602]

That Churchill impression .....

[@louisrorison8457]

Amazing

[@mustachehorse1221]

“Nelson was the bravest cat I’ve ever knew.” -Winston Churchill

[@SirDrFish]

"Peta proved to be idle, ill-suited to the job, and not toilet-trained. Peta was quietly retired to the country by the government for fear of taking other Minister's job's."

[@secondsun7727]

Ouch!!!!!!!

[@goodshipkaraboudjan]

I love how indignant Palmerston looks as he is being escorted away by the Constable @10:00

[@Trek001]

The...Churchill...Impression... I can't breathe for laughing so hard

[@EFChartley]

XD 🇬🇧

[@anhduynguyendinh1167]

It must be a big scandal when 2 respectful British Government Employees battaling to the death on the street and police have to get involve 🤣🤣🤣

[@artinyyk]

Good to know that even cats don’t like Cherie Blair.

[@secondsun7727]

LOL - one wiff and they knew that pussy was bad😛

[@hkhjg1734]

after humfry’s war crimes he fled to the royal medical college where he was captured and brought back to face his tribunal.

[@oxanaburdenkova2627]

Poor humfry... But he will be remembered and loved as a hero unlikely this ugly wife. Anyway It was better for Tony to choose Humfry

[@lickherbuttnotmine]

Making a pointless glamorous sounding title to a mundane job complete with giving him a Union Jack bowtie is the most British thing ever. I approve.

[@GSimpsonOAM]

I wonder what Trump made of the situation?

[@stevefromwork6136]

The pic of that cat being escorted out loool

[@Bedfordshireman]

"During which time rats were actually filmed scurrying along Number 10's front steps" Now now, that's no way to talk about cabinet ministers!

[@nickirmen6671]

Can we all appreciate Mark's impression of Churchill talking about a cat?

[@linkieloos]

That cat is such a badass walking along to that opening music.

[@williamkeith8944]

Chief Mouser has longer service than most prime ministers; and I daresay more productive in honest service 😽

[@gideonhorwitz9434]

Love how seriously he’s taking this

[@kimberlyoldschool]

Everyone who owns a cat understands that gentle little boot to the backside at 5:29 - “Do you want to go inside or not?!”

[@johnn1768]

This story is one of the most interesting and funny I have seen.

[@pathutchison9866]

Lol. That picture of the cat being escorted out made me laugh for ten minutes. Great vid.

[@pauldunai305]

Wow, "putting down" employees once they've retired is a bit rough

[@maggiee639]

Paul Dunai they were probably sick and dying

[@secondsun7727]

Well you know the whole pension thing. He's gone and there was nothing we could do. NYC 😎

[@johnphillips519]

"Nelson is the bravest cat i've ever known" W.C. 🤣

[@arrowshot3000]

lmao if the cat waits at the door, the policeman has to ring the doorbell 😂

[@Jimmy_Jones]

Those are da rules.

[@hotrodparker]

Mark, you're the best narrator in the world today "Having savaged an innocent duck" 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 LOVE IT !!!!!!!!

[@sledstorm4703]

"and the police had to escort him out" im dying xd

[@adamoneal6476]

This was the most British thing that I have ever experienced.

[@meowleo9382]

I love how Larry's life is so documented.

[@JonBowe]

That Moronic smile by Mrs Blair holding Humphrey is where the Joker got his satanic smile from.

[@jonmcgee6987]

Humphrey looks like he's going to mess somebody up.

[@M3au]

If Theresa May had left Brexit negotiations to Larry, she might still be in office today.

[@thecursor1]

Humphrey was accused of a crime he didn't commit and went on the lamb. I'm now picturing a James Bond style espionage thriller where he fights to restore his good name.

[@rominetheband1]

Love that there are cat scandals.

[@AngelDame17]

Can I note that nearly all of the Downing Mousers are adopted Strays? If it's good for the Prime Minster it's good for you, so Get down to a shelter! XD

[@alexspalding4945]

WILBERFORCE! That’s the best name I’ve ever heard for a kitty

[@kaiserofgermania5236]

I laughed so much hearing the intro video with a cat on the screen😂😂😂😂

[@retrovirus_exe]

Kaiser of Germania in which the intro video was intended for WW2 and/or Cold War topics Mein Kaiser

[@rollkaiser5805]

The intro music with the cat walking is priceless.

[@papapudding]

Rest in Peace Humphrey, 9th Chief Mouser, we'll never see his like again.

[@heybooitsme6016]

"Vermin is a continuous problem in Downing Street" (6:13) Typical British understatement.

[@laszlokaestner5766]

While working at the Home Office during the sixties my mother was responsible for signing off on Peta's allowance. Apparently that cat was as bad as her reputation suggests and had a habit of peeing on official government documents!

[@Josephpesoj]

This is great, I can tell you enjoyed making this one.

[@MarkFeltonProductions]

My own Chief Mouser Molly also enjoyed this one!

[@richardshilling2958]

Brilliant loved it.

[@warpartyattheoutpost4987]

My Chief Mouser Mitz is under house arrest for fighting. We had to take her to the vet for her battle wounds and it cost us $500 bucks. Totally worth it, but I don't wanna do it again.

[@Pantheragem]

I don't have chief mousers. I have chief annoyers.

[@dormousecat3947]

Whoa, the stand-off between Larry and Palmerston made me chuckle.

[@BadSkeelz]

When you hear that intro music, you know there's a good chance you're going to get a story about menacing big cats: Panthers, Tigers, Humphrey...

[@63bplumb]

Loved the Bobby ringing the door bell then kind of booting it in when it decided to take it's time!

[@amolkumargupta]

Peter II was assassinated, being run over by a Soviet car.

[@oxanaburdenkova2627]

Russian people love cats. Each family has one or two cats. We feed street cats which are hiding in the bottom of appartment buildings. Stop talking something what you do not know in a right way. Do you know about Kazan 🐱? Where is statue for him in Kazan.

[@nitewarden]

"Accused of having savaged an innocent duck" lol!

[@yossarian644]

"Peta was eventually quietly retired to the country". Eeuuh, Mark there's something you should know...

[@BazilRat]

I have to laugh at the dramatic music with videos of the cat prowling around.

[@mediocreman6323]

"Okay, you are responsible for keeping mice and rats away." "Meow?" "They keep doing harm to our government. Keep'em down. Do you understand now?" "Meow!" "Good - wait, _what do you want with the gun?!"_

[@neildahlgaard-sigsworth3819]

mediocre man most cats don't catch rats. However, rats won't go where cats are present.

[@finnishwehraboo8377]

Cat be like meow meow meow * sips tea * Translation= (Yes sir i shall shoot the german maus)

[@beepthemeep12]

I imagine this was how it went down with Humphrey

[@katierandall9191]

It's such a great tradition. That picture of Palmerston being escorted out is fantastic 😆 I do love being British 😊

[@steamengineshooray]

This is extremely enjoyable, I think we speak for all of us when we'd like to see more light hearted but historical videos like this in the future~

[@jesper504]

Me: It's soon 2020 Mark: Lets talk about cats

[@jldldr3933]

He actually covered this topic in all seriousness. I love it.

[@VideoLeakPolice]

My Chief Mouser is a 23 pounds big cat with 29 claws 8-7-7-7. Not fat but a big Pixie-Bob cat. Nothing survive to him. When there is a flying bug in the ceiling he cannot reach he cries like a baby.

[@SteakBoss1]

Larry is old now 😔 keep fit sir

[@franzfanz]

6:48 Humphrey later said that he was just following orders.

[@drpancakes7897]

This is hands down the best episode ever!

[@kimberleyr8952]

At least you can count on one trustworthy individual in Downing Street, Larry.

[@firefightergoggie]

Finally! My girlfriend actually watched Mark Felton with me. It took cats to do it, but it happened. Good work, Mark.

[@bobnagel6449]

When I was a kid we lived in an apartment that had vermin, we got a cat that really cleaned up the problem. He was my super hero.

[@carlhamer3762]

The dry British humor [humour] is appreciated.

[@RFGfotografie]

I want a movie called Chief Mouser now. This is to funny yet intriguing.

[@veronicamatsulis4527]

Farming and civilization would not have been possible without cats protecting grain. Great mews.

[@shannonnezul4903]

Acused of savaging an innocent duck, I lost it idk how mark kept a straight face. Happy new year unofficial history channel. Also still better than cats the not so musical movie.

[@anchorbait6662]

"Went to live in the country" yeah that's what my parents said when my dog died.

[@robertmoore6149]

A 1 pence spending bill for the upkeep of the cat. "Honey... you'll never guess the law we passed today" LMAO

[@OmarSlloum]

I'm still waiting for Peter IV, the dynasty must live on!

[@marklutz8499]

I must say, being a cat person myself, this was pure genius. Top 5 video to say the least. Thank you.

[@TheDutchViewer]

All Hail Larry, Chief Mouser to the Cabinet Office of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland!

[@gizzymeows5847]

This documentary deserves an award. Hilariously intriguing. 😂💯🔥🤗😻

[@matthewfilter7586]

Literally the most English thing on the web.

[@JorgeUribe]

More Churchill voice impersonations, please!

[@davids9520]

Amazing. No mention of any sordid tales of sexual encounters by any of the cats! Government cover up? Or a 'fix'? Histories mysteries.

[@robert48044]

There was the Humphrey/Robin scandal as well Larry vs Palmerston.

[@jonclassical5710]

Dr. Felton, we need a serious UPDATE!!!!!

[@RasVoja]

Only Brits can have a war history on cats :)

[@juanaltredo2974]

Cats are adorable and hilarious, and extremely british. I think Britain is probably the most cat loving country in the world (perhaps only Turkey can beat them)

[@darktea3744]

Thats a very old way of seeing it, most young people hate/dislike cats in Britain i would say.

[@vvvppp6021]

Not a bad ending video for this decade, Happy new year Mark, hope you keep filling us with knowledge this year too!

[@MartintheTinman]

Half the World is already in January

[@fatmanscoop8650]

The bloody Blairs. Another life lost due to those horrors.

[@rjohnson1690]

I’m anxiously awaiting updates to the Larry/Palmerston feud. Hopefully an armistice can be arraignment can be brokered.

[@markbenjamin1703]

The theme music goes really good with Larry montages

[@hoochpandersnatch5627]

The dramatic war music fits Larry prowling about perfectly 🥰

[@hedzinkwly8099]

How is this not in The Crown?

[@j.singer8461]

One more reason to love the UK - cats in goverment office. The best!

[@misolgit6986]

When I became a Postman early 70s, in theory, every Royal Mail sorting and delivery office had a cat 'on staff' for purposes of vermin control and usually was sourced by and fed by the union costs were reclaimed from a central fund

[@celtisafricana4984]

Having lost my dear old girl Kwikkie to old age on Christmas Day, this video certainly helped to end this year on a better note. Thank you, and a happy new year to you.

[@stef4305]

This hit two of my loves: history and cats!

[@Catman2123]

Of course it was Blair that messed with the Chief Mouser

[@ryanboyle1530]

Never thought Mark could upload a video that would make me love him even more than I do now

[@stumac869]

Simply brilliant and perfect end to the year.

[@brewers12]

Rat: 2020 is my lucky year. Downing Street cat: I'm gonna end your whole career!

[@naiwritasinha562]

Now THAT'S what I call a history lesson.

[@josh656]

“Peter the III?” You’ve cat to be kitten me meow!

[@BC-bd2wj]

Humphrey was straight up THUG!! 🤣

[@cdl0]

This is easily the best KZbin cat video of 2019. * * * * *

[@LordPickles03]

This is one of your best videos. The intro music over a cat running around, the Churchill impression, the serious tone. A true masterpiece