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Malibu
"Caribbean Medical Centre" |
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30s
13 Dec 2002 |
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In a laid back Caribbean doctor's surgery, a man with a large fish hanging off his arm has to wait his turn before being seen by the affable doctor. As darkness falls the unfortunate man is told, "Emergency waiting time is now 6 hours".
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IKEA
"Best Toy Ever" |
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1 min 55s
13 Dec 2015 |
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Ikea have made a concerted effort in recent times to present themselves as the retailer who know what makes playtime special. This heart-warming Australian ad shows they've got the formula sussed... oh, and just in time for Christmas. While the retailer has enough toys to enrapture curious young minds, Ikea want to encourage fun for the whole family.
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Belgian Lottery
"Snowman" |
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60s
13 Dec 2015 |
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Obviously piqued by the Spanish Lottery's bid for Christmas animation supremacy, the Belgian Lottery fight mannequins with snowmen in this lovely stop-motion film. Much like Raymond Briggs's Father Christmas, this snowman could do with a holiday in the sun... even if his skin doesn't suggest it will take the ultra-violet well. Regardless, it's a dream worth crossing his twigs for, and his friends in the woods decide to bring Hawaii to him.
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Porsche
"Compete" |
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60s
13 Dec 2015 |
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This striking ad for Porsche pits icon against icon in a manner that will send chills down sporting fans' spines. With a little help from the boffins in the visual effects lab, Muhammad Ali steps into the ring at the peak of his powers. His opponent? Muhammad Ali. Joining him/them on this fantasy card are Maria Sharapova and chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen facing off against themselves.
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Lipton Tea
"Bauble" |
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2 mins
21 Dec 2016 |
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This charming ad for Lipton is as soothing as the hot cup of tea it advertises. To a calm acoustic soundtrack, it tells the story of an unlikely friendship as a lonely young boy and his school bus driver look out for each other. After noticing the perpetually-late kid doesn't have any friends, the kindly driver reaches out one morning to give him a small gesture of solidarity.
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Audi
"New Santa" |
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3 mins 50s
13 Dec 2018 |
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Even Father Christmas isn't immune from a mid-life crisis, according to this playful Audi commercial. When the big man spots a slimmer, younger bloke with an RS5 coupé in the driveway, he embarks on a training regime worthy of Rocky Balboa. Unsurprisingly, the man who actually ate all the pies must enlist extra help to achieve his sportscar bod.
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Twitter
"Jacqui Oatley" |
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90s
13 Dec 2018 |
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Sports journalist and broadcaster Jacqui Oatley spearheads this compelling piece for Twitter's #WomenInFootball campaign, as the first female commentator in Match of the Day's history relates her journey to the airwaves. Needless to say, she's had to listen to some dissenting voices along the way - but now she's made the gantry her own.
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Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order
"Become a Jedi" |
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1 min 34s
13 Dec 2019 |
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Despite the clunky title, ‘Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order' has gone some way to repairing the damage done by EA's controversial ‘Battlefront II'. Devoid of microtransactions or loot boxes, the game's relative innocence is reflected in this spunky commercial from 215 McCann and director Garth Davis. A warm-hearted blast of escapism.
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Lowe's
"Make More Holiday" |
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60s
13 Dec 2021 |
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Being on the outside looking in is rarely a fun place to be, and this characterful holiday ad for US home improvement chain Lowe's rectifies that for a collection of ornaments. The inflatable decorations are allowed some freedom as a Christmas treat, floating down the street in order to join a festive party of their own.
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Gucci
"Resort (Director's Cut)" |
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50s
13 Dec 2022 |
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Summer may be a distant memory, but when DAVID chanced upon this stop-motion Gucci commercial from earlier this year, he thought a break from sub-zero temperatures was in order. If the brand ever wanted to run a model village, this is the ideal blueprint.
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Palace
"CK1 Palace" |
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2 mins 35s
13 Dec 2022 |
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If Michael Imperioli (Christopher Moltisanti in 'The Sopranos') thinks you smell good, then you can walk into any meeting with your head held high. That's what skateboarder Lucien Clarke does in this Palace/Calvin Klein commercial, with a briefcase handcuffed to his wrist and an appointment to see a powerful businesswoman played by Uma Thurman.
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Budweiser
"Greetings Card Purchase" |
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30s
13 Dec 2002 |
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A woman contrives to receive the perfect card from her man. As he buys his pack of Budweiser, he spots the card strategically placed on the counter, buys it and later over dinner he gives her the card. Delighted, she says "It's perfect".
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T-Mobile
"Baby" |
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30s
13 Dec 2002 |
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Bill boards and posters in an american city show photos of a baby. T-Mobile voiceover telling us that sometimes words are not enough, that's when you need picture messaging.
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Guinness
"Volcano" |
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30s
13 Dec 2002 |
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Whilst everything around him is on fire a man walks over burning debris to retrieve the barrel of Guinness, to the cheers of the crowd.
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Jaguar
"Snow Plough" |
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30s
13 Dec 2002 |
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A car being driven in deep snow, stays in the tracks of the snowplough in front. When the camera pulls back we see there is a Jaguar being driven in front of the snowplough. The driver of the snowplough is following in the tracks of the sleek Jaguar as it drives effortlessly through the snow.
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Virgin Mobile
"Wyclef's Escape" |
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30s
13 Dec 2002 |
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Wyclef gets himself into a whole heap of trouble, when he breaks a contract made with a woman. After spending the night with her, realising her intentions he runs out on her. The police arrest him and we see the unfortunate Wyclef in the prison shower being told to pick up the soap, by a mean looking inmate.
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Carlsberg
"Park Footballer" |
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40s
13 Dec 2002 |
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The man who only plays football in the local park has an agent, who is the best in the world. He is able to enjoy all the trappings of a, world famous, professional footballer.
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Bisto
"Mischievous Granny" |
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30s
13 Dec 2002 |
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An elderly woman serves her greedy husband more than his dinner, when he takes all the Bisto and leaves her none. She informs him she is pregnant, which causes him to fall off his chair, giving her the opportunity to exchange her plate for his. He surfaces with the question "Is it mine?"
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Bacardi Breezers
"Tom's Close Call" |
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30s
13 Dec 2002 |
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Tom cat is on the prowl late at night when a car hurtles toward him, instead of running for cover, he freezes in the middle of the road. As his life flashes before him, his female admirers gather, expecting Tom's imminent death. This is however a commercial and Tom survives to continue his stately walk to the nightclub.
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Anti Smoking
"Formaldehyde" |
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40s
13 Dec 2006 |
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A funeral director talks about the precautions he and his staff take when handling the formaldehyde used in the embalming process. He seems genuinely taken aback when he's told the same chemical is to be found in cigarette smoke.
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BBC Digital Radio
"After Shave" |
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30s
13 Dec 2007 |
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A piece of doggerel about a neglected bottle of aftershave is illustrated by a neat stop-frame animation that shows it doing nothing but gather dust as the items around it are slowly emptied. A digital radio would have been a much better gift and then you could listen to the audio version of this film all the bloody time on Five Live.
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Amnesty International
"Human Rights" |
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4 mins 10s
13 Dec 2008 |
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This ambitious effort to encapsulate the Universal Declaration of Human Rights is fronted by comedy actor Julian Rhind-Tutt. Although one cannot blame Amnesty International for wanting to present a slightly more positive message than usual, in doing so they have managed to mask the global Human Rights crisis.
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Road Safety
"Sign Language" |
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40s
13 Dec 2008 |
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One of the less welcome traditions associated with Christmas is drinking and driving and this film is part of the annual effort designed to persuade people to resist the temptation to drive while drunk. It was brave to use mime to convey the message but DAVID feels it's paid off as it successfully grabs the attention.
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Harvey Nichols
"Not Just For Christmas" |
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55s
13 Dec 2010 |
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The idea of dogs as fashion accessories is pretty revolting but it probably appeals to the kind of people who rate the advertised retailer and they will probably be amused by this tongue-in-cheek representation of poochie gifts.
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BBC One
"Christmas" |
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1 min 40s
13 Dec 2011 |
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Many of those performing in the BBC's dramas and comedies this Christmas appear in this lengthy version of 'Consider Yourself'. David Jason takes a central role and it's clear that the channel is hoping for much from his appearance in the forthcoming programme The Royal Bodyguard.
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