93 - TV Advert: The Present Time

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93 - TV Advert: The Present Time

Admag shown on ITV. Opens with dance routine, followed by footage of a mocked up Penny Bazaar, then the advert itself featuring St Michael clothing. Discusses modernised new stores. Features imagined conversation on a bus on choosing Christmas presents from M&S for the whole family including men's shirts and lingerie. Includes food like English apples, fruit, nuts, biscuits, and cakes including icing at home. Wool Jersey and knitwear. Dance routine with 'shop early for Christmas' display of accessories. Ends with rundown of models featured. An Associated-Rediffusion Network Advertising Magazine. Duration: 15 mins 12 seconds. It was viewed by 7.5 million people and featured M&S colleagues including: Joan Cockshott (Bradford), Maria Karpa (H.O.), Linda Parris (Bromley), Geraldine Green (Pantheon), Rosemary Frankland (Lancaster), Doris Landy (H.O.), Gloria Maaers (Croydon), Pamela Sutton (Southampton) and Eve Wilson (Marble Arch).

Date: 18 Nov 1960

Reference Number: P11/5/93

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