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Aliens, chimps and a pregnant man: iconic British adverts – in pictures

Business | The Guardian UK 08 July 2026, 06:00 UTC 3h ago

Aliens, chimps and a pregnant man: iconic British adverts – in pictures — Business | The Guardian

They may have been unethical, potentially dangerous and somewhat sexist … but each of these classic adverts, from the PG Tips chimps to the Tango slapper, caught the public’s imagination Baldy Man, Gold Blend flirters and mash-mad Martians: TV’s golden age ads Continue reading...

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