From 1989, an ad for Hoffmans lager.
Aidan (Jeff from Middlesex, probably) and his smug beer slurping.
Up yours, big nose.
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From 1983, an unbeatable offer from Ford.
Free return ticket to New York and $100 in cash plus a one-way ticket for a “friend”.
Way to shorten the dole queue.
Good times.
From Christmas 1987, an ad for Lifestyle Sports starring Constantin Gurdgiev Maurice Pratt.
Including Adidas Roms and “leisure suits”.
Happy days.
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From 1987, an ad for Quinnsworth starring Maurice Pratt.
The contents of every 80s Christmas raffle ever.
Oh for a salmon coloured ticket…
From 1992, an ad for Triple A Golden Maverick.
And so I watched you buy cattle feed from afar.
Filthy.
From 1988, an ad for the Renault 18 GSE.
Tinted glass, electric windows, central locking, Blaupunkt stereo radio/cassette..Phwoar!
We didn’t Renault any better.
From 1989, an ad for Cawoods Coal featuring the late Gerry Anderson.
Gerry is credited with coining the term ‘Stroke City’ to describe his hometown Derry-Londonderry.
He was used to coming home to a real fire.
FIGHT!
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From 1994, an ad for Denny Rashers featuring the voice of Rolf Harris.
Place under a hot grill, turn often, cook until crisp.
As for the rashers, cook to your own preference.
Earlier: Pulling Our Leg
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From 2008, a recruitment video for the Sisters of Bon Secours USA.
You’ll not go hungry.
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From May 1986, a friendly reminder to honour your pledge to Self-Aid.
It’s been 28 years but never too late.
Voiceover by Derek Davis.
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