Best tv ad - Mr Kipling "nativity"

Apparently this ad received more complaints to the ASA than any other. For the best UK blog and the latest Moaning Cow book on advertising visit www.themoaningcow.com

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[dirtythemovie]

I know the people involved with this.

And these are real facts.

1. They nearly lost their jobs over it.

2 The script was approved by the Church of england.

3. It's was only shown on TV 3 times.

4. It was banned because of the last words, 'It's a Girl'

Church didn't mind this. Seems the public did.

[themoaningcow]

Wow - this is very interesting. Usually its the other way round. Thanks for posting

The Moaning Cow

[ianlow5022]

Glad you all liked it. I am the man who says "look yonder star". Cheers. Ian

[TheValeyard92]

THis was only shown three times? I feel kind of privaliged to have actually seen it on TV now.

And just to let everyone know that, as a Christian, I laughed like a freakin' drain XD

[Nate Jones]

The vicar who delivers THE line is my lecturer! He is without doubt, a legend!

[greenganic]

@sparkstron73 or the church recognized it as a joke about how revising history is so common today, or they understood that the commercial is joking that Mr. Kipling should stick with making great pies because directing is obviously not his strong suit. Either way, it sounds like the church actually took the time to think about the meaning of the commercial and the legitimate things it was making fun of, where as the public just said "I see religious stuff and humor, bad! :o"

[sparkstron73]

I remember this ad I think or maybe seen it on a banned show.

The best line the end one:)

surprised the church did'nt object probably did'nt watch it all to the end or missed the joke.

[herespaul]

Haha the public can be the biggest bunch of pussies.

[natalie kay]

The vicar at the end is my college teacher lol

[Dave Jenvey]

Banned??? Some people live life far too seriously.

[ruthleah2]

And I am the midwife.