A weary British spy retreats to a Buenos Aires hotel and recalls his last dirty job, complete with lover.
May 1992
The television campaign for Hamlet cigars, one of the longest running, most memorable and funniest campaigns in advertising history is now on video for the first time. One man who remembers the start of the 27 year campaign is Willie Rushton, one of the country's longest running humorists. Sit back and smile as he guides you through the cream of the ads that made Bach's 'Air on a C String' famous and the world aware that 'Happiness is a cigar called Hamlet'.
Jan 1992
Presented by Tony Slattery this memorable video includes everybody's favourite characters from the whole Tipps family including Mr Shifter - the piano remover, Brooke Bond - the immaculately cool secret agent and Dolly & Ada - the gossiping housewives to mention but a few. On his chase to catch up the Tipps, Tony finds himself in numerous ridiculous situations, including pedalling furiously in the Tour De France, being run over by motorcars in the Grand Prix and even by Ben Hur's horses! Ingenious, original and hugely entertaining, this video will be a popular addition to everybody's larder!
Jan 1993
