Retro TV Ads
UK & Ireland TV Ads from the last century

Nov 22

Vauxhall Astra

Category: Cars

1994 Advert For The Vauxhall Astra.
Astra is a model-name which has been used by Vauxhall, the British subsidiary of General Motors (GM), on their small family car ranges since 1979. Astras are technically essentially identical with similar vehicles offered by GM’s German subsidiary Opel in most other European countries. For the first two generations, the nameplate was applied to UK spec right-hand drive versions of Opel Kadett (which it was sold as in the Republic of Ireland in right-hand drive), and since 1991, Opel also uses the Astra nameplate, so Vauxhall and Opel Astras are essentially identical vehicles. General Motors’ Saturn division in America also offers the Astra since late 2007.

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Rating: 9.0/10 (2 votes cast)
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Nov 22

Peugeot 106

Category: Cars

Peugeot 106 UK TV Ad from 1994

The Peugeot 106 was introduced in the autumn of 1991, as the French marque’s entry level car slotting in beneath the 205 - although it is now largely considered the ‘true’ replacement to the 205. It was a substantial development of the Citroën AX. It was heavier, safer, more solid feeling than the AX or 205. It was aimed directly at the Renault Clio which had gone into production a year earlier, and as a more modern alternative to the slightly larger 205 which had been a massive success for Peugeot and was still proving popular almost a decade after its launch. Winning praise for its modern styling, comfortable ride, excellent handling and cheap running costs, the 106 quickly became popular. Going against the appeal were limited interior space and low-rent interior plastics.

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Rating: 8.0/10 (3 votes cast)
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Nov 21

Now That’s What I Call Music! 16

Category: Music

Now That’s What I Call Music! 16 (1989) UK TV Advert. Voiceover by David Jensen.

Now That’s What I Call Music 16 or Now 16 was released in 1989. The album is the 16th edition of the (UK) Now! series. The CD release of the album contains three extra tracks not found on the vinyl or cassette releases.

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Rating: 8.7/10 (3 votes cast)
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Nov 21

Compaq Ad

Category: Computers

One of many wonderful commercials John Cleese did for Compaq Computer Corporation in the mid to late ’80s.

A very rare find and a treasure for any John Cleese fan, these classic ads were shown only in England.

Rating: 9.0/10 (2 votes cast)
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Nov 21

Centra

Category: Food & Drink

90’s advert for Centra Super Markets in Ireland.

Rating: 8.5/10 (2 votes cast)
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Nov 21

Cadet Irish Fizzy Drink

Category: Food & Drink

90’s Irish commercial for Cadet fizzy drinks.

Rating: 9.5/10 (2 votes cast)
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Nov 21

Cadburys Eclairs

Category: Chocolate

90’s Irish commercial for Cadburys Eclairs.

Rating: 9.0/10 (2 votes cast)
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Nov 20

Compaq Portable 2

Category: Computers

One of many wonderful commercials John Cleese did for Compaq Computer Corporation in the mid to late ’80s. 

A very rare find and a treasure for any John Cleese fan, these classic ads were shown only in Great Britian.

The Compaq Portable II was the third product in the Compaq portable series to be brought out by Compaq Computer Corporation. Released in 1986 at a price of US$3199, the Portable II was much improved upon its predecessors - It included an 8 MHz processor, and was lighter and smaller than the Compaq Portable. A model with a hard disk was also available at $4799.

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Rating: 9.5/10 (4 votes cast)
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Nov 20

Home Computer Course

Category: Magazines

Home Computer Course Magazine - 1980’s UK Advert

Rating: 9.3/10 (4 votes cast)
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Nov 20

Now That’s What I Call Music! 15

Category: Music

Now That’s What I Call Music! 15 (1989) UK TV Advert - Version 2. Voiceover by David Jensen.

Now That’s What I Call Music 15 or Now 15 was released in 1989. The album is the 15th edition of the (UK) Now! series.

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Rating: 7.8/10 (4 votes cast)
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