Video: 1985 BBC Commercial with John Cleese

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Description: From the days when the BBC had something to shout about, here's a special 'commercial' in the style of the 'What have the Romans ever given us...' scene from the 'Life Of Brian'. Set in a pub, it features Michael Horden behind the bar and sundry BBC personalities of the day (sports, radio, Blue Peter team etc.), plus Bob Geldof rattling his box. I wonder what a similar commercial made today would look like.

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andrew hudson
what have the BBC every gave us northing except rip us of with all the rubbish they put on
lastnetwork3
They mention all these types of programmes, and yet they forgot to mention the Quiz/Game shows.
UKncleMick
Still does. If you don't believe me look around you. ...and no, I've no link or affiliation to the BBC except I pay a licence fee, without complaints.
safeashouses211
16p a day. It's 40p a day now!
JoseTwitterFan
BBC kicked ass in the 80s!
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