Herbert, whose full name is Mr Herbert J W Mystery, is responsible for the mental health of the practice’s directors. He insists he is in charge of all matters relating to the team, but in reality he is usually found sleeping on the job, and never bothers to come into the studio.

Herbert’s back story is unknown, but he used to live in a lady’s garden in Sheffield, where he was known as “Mister Mystery” She would feed him, but after a year or so his health was starting to decline, so she contacted Sheffield Cats Shelter. They rescued him and subjected him to a punishing regime of dental work, as he had to have 9 teeth removed. Since he moved into Phil’s house, he’s been slowly beginning to thrive, and has even managed to learn to enjoy crunching his biscuits.

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