Posts Tagged ‘bbc’
Warner on Advertisement Breaks
Mr Cholmondeley-Warner An early 20th century television presenter (played by Jon Glover) who, with his manservant Greyson (Enfield), would attempt to uphold the British Empire’s values by advising, amongst other things, that women refrain from participating in complex conversations (as this would lead to insanity) or that babies be given gin (to ensure a good night’s sleep). The characters also appeared in a series of TV adverts for Mercury Communications.
The Real Hustle (UK) – Rare Dog Scam
Alex and Paul get a dog from the dog’s home and sell it for £200 by tricking the buyer into thinking that it is of a valuable pedigree breed. From: BBC The Real Hustle – Series 3, Episode 2
WAYS OF SEEING (final episode – advertising) 3/4
part three of the final episode, looking at advertising
WAYS OF SEEING (final episode – advertising) 2/4
part two of the last episode, looking at advertising.
Confessions of an advertising insider – Charlie Brooker’s Screenwipe – BBC Four
www.bbc.co.uk Charlie Brooker takes an irreverent look at all aspects of life on the small screen, including capsule reviews of the week’s highs and lows. In an advertising special, there are reports from a mysterious insider dishing the dirt on all that is bad in the industry.