TV Whirl - Adverts D-G

Daily Star - 1993

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A 1993 ad for Daily Star, advertising it as a paper for those who like to think for themselves. Thanks again to Iam Burn for this.

Daz - 1995

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Ah the cheesy days of the past, its the famous Daz Doorstep Challenge.

Diamond White - 1991

963k

Thanks to Iam for this 1990 ad in which things are not quite what they seem...

Diet Coke - 1992

956k

Dont know if you'll remember this or not, but it has a jolly tune, so that makes it okay! Clever editing together of footage creates a place full of the famous from throughout the ages.

Domestos - 1987

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Courtesy of Iam, a late 80s Domestos ad set to the song 'Big Bad John'. The sheriff, in the form of a bottle of Domestos, patrols the toilet protecting people from all known germs. Apologies for the sound quality on this clip.

Drifter - 1992

981k

Talking in trendy speak in this ad, complete with normal english subtitles underneath. Courtesy of Iam Burn.

Dulux - 1991

577k

Painting a wall to be proud of... whilst that Dog keeps watch!

Dulux - 1992

1.17mb

An advert for Dulux in 1992, with that famous dog again!

Dulux - 2001

1.21mb

A much more recent, and certainly more hilarious advert for Dulux from 2001, with some plasterceine figures. (although the dog is still around, albeit no doubt a different 'actor'!!)

Felix - 1998

590k

The adverts for Felix, in Black and white, have been around for several years now. Even in 2002, the idea is still being used, only with annoying computer graphics. This shows one of the ads from 1998.

Flora - 1998

604k

Richard Wilson (star of One Foot in The Grave) remembers a Golden Childhood as he eats his Flora Buttery.

Ford - 1992

1.23mb

Could you have afforded a ford in 1992(That sounds confusing!!)

Ford - 2001

955k

... and now for Ford in 2001!

Fosters - 1984

313k

One of a series of ads in the eighties for Fosters starring Paul Hogan. Clip courtesy of Iam Burn.

Fosters - Xmas 1987

919k

Mr Hogan at a Christmas party for this Fosters ad. With thanks to Iam again.

Fosters - 1997

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One of several 'Jickle it you wrigglers' ads from the late 90s. The subject this time; rage! Clip courtesy of Iam Burn.

Frosties - 1995

604k

A single woman tells of her obsession with Kellogg's Frosties.

Fruit 'n' Fibre - 1986

929k

A Fruit 'n' Fibre advert from 1986, featuring surreal surroundings. Yay... I see a rabbit. =:D Clip thanks to Iam again.

Fruit 'n' Fibre - 1990

956k

Continuing the surreal idea of the last ad, Ross Kemp stars in this jolly advert for Fruit and Fibre in 1990, based around a golfcourse on the med. Courtesy of Matt Richings.

Fruit Pastilles - 1991

648k

Fruit Pastilles.... mmm... you just can't help chewing, and typing that you're chewing out loud.... oops!!

Golden Crackles - 1991

400k

Two adverts here for Kellogg's cereals in 1991, that no longer exist today (AFAIK). Both of them with the word 'Golden' in the name. This first one is for Golden Crackles...

Golden Oatmeal Crisp - 1991

588k

...and this one is for another defunct cereal, known as Golden Oatmeal Crisp!

Guinness - 1993

1.53mb

3 ads for Guinness now, all courtesy of Iam Burn. This one, starring Rutger Hauer, is a strange advert, the point of which is lost on my little mind!

Guinness - 1997

646k

This 1997 Guinness ad was one of a series quoting silly statistics, concluding with Vic Reeves stating that '88.2% of statistics are made up on the spot'.

Guinness - 2004

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A 2004 ad with some people lost in the dark, with only moths to guide them towards the light. Courtesy of Iam.

Guinness Bitter - 1995

1.25mb

Not quite Guinness... it's Guinness Draught Bitter this time. You have to endure the rough, to appreciate the smooth.

~ Acknowledgements ~

All the Companies concerned in the adverts (Too many to mention)
ITV - http://www.itv.com