I just saw this advert on TV, featuring Stephan Fry, Rupert Grint, Julie Walters and Michelle Dockery, and now have an urge to visit the Giant’s Causeway after seeing Michelle elegantly poised on the rough basalt columns of rock. I loved Julie’s reference to Wordsworth, too (I’m reading his poetry so it made me feel clever). So very British.
It’s definitely up there, rivalling California.
Also, check out this ad. celebrating the best of British comedy – it has a song!
Adverts with songs in them are always the best. Especially if it’s legendary, like the 118 advert.
Epic.
Another one of my favourites is the Johnnie Walker ad. from a few years ago because I can’t imagine how many takes they must have done to film it perfectly.
STL.
Dude. Bundaberg Rum: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Xah1MBCAuw
I first saw this ad in a movie theatre in Sydney, and both my friend and I were laughing so hard for so long that we missed the rest of the previews and the beginning of the movie. We got many dirty looks from other patrons, but it was worth it.
Oh wow! I don’t blame you, that’s hilarious!! xD
Like x 1000! If I were in the UK this would definitely convince me to stay at home for holidays. Makes me wish I did live there!
This reminds me of the “You Gotta be Here” ads they aired during the 2010 Olympics to promote British Columbia:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TifoYipZD4
Definitely convinced me, although I still haven’t been to BC. One of the television shows my mum watches (Republic of Doyle) takes place in Newfoundland, and they always air these gorgeous promotional ads during the commercial break:
So now I’m torn: why to visit first? Actually, I’ll probably end up returning to the UK before I visit BC or Newfoundland :p
I see what you mean, the scenic landscapes in those two videos are breathtaking! Iceberg Alley reminds me a little bit of Scotland. You’re spoilt for choice! These tourism companies certainly know what they’re doing! They know that we are all susceptible to stunning cinematography of cliffs, rocks, hills or pretty rustic cottages. :P If you ever make your mind up, I look forward to reading about your trip to BC/Newfoundland/the UK! :D
They definitely do know what they’re doing! I even find myself getting sucked in by the ads for my own province (Ontario), never mind that I can see/experience the stuff they’re promoting any time I want :P
Haha, I think it’s the same for everyone! Maybe if we go and work for them we might get free holidays? :D
I fancy a trip back home now. :( I loved the ‘and no euros’, very good Mr. Fry.
I’m sorry that Fry and I made you feel homesick :(
I want to go to England now! What a great ad!
You should come and visit, Kathy! :)
Sounds good!
OH GOD Ron and Molly ♥
I- I mean Rupert and Julie… Yeah. Them.
Haha, that’s what I thought when I saw it on TV. :P
The California one is too funny! Following you :)
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Haha, I thought it was pretty clever, too :P Thanks! :)
Anytime! hahah
2chicgurls
amusing….especially nice to read this on a lazy Sunday =)
Thanks! I’m glad that I helped contribute to an unproductive, lazy Sunday (what other kind of Sundays are there?!). :D
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Take Kim Kardashian, Jason Mraz, and all the surfers of California! I want the beauty of the UK!
By the way, are UK advertisements typically as long as the Johnnie Walker one (which is brilliant!)?
Haha! It is beautiful, but so are the sets of Hollywood and the pier of Santa Monica :P It’s my favourite state which I’ve been to. :) No! I think that was the long, extended version and they only aired snippets. Imagine how long it must have taken to film it, though!! :O