The real power behind the throne had four legs and a very good PR team.
They are the secret protagonists of world history: dogs that became famous alongside powerful masters and mistresses. A four-legged friend helps to cultivate an image and can, depending on the calculations, make its owner appear sympathetic or threatening. In England, however, prime ministers have to get used to a cat...
Writing
Sharp observations on how pets become political props.
Production
Obscure archival footage of world leaders being upstaged by dogs.
Director
Heike Nikolaus
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Larry the Cat has outlasted five prime ministers and has his own official government title: Chief Mouser to the Cabinet Office.
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