The History of Advertising Podcast

Chariots of Fire director Hugh Hudson recounts some of the most visually stunning campaigns he developed, and Sir Frank Lowe recalls what it was like filming an ad for Fiat in Italy during 'The Years…

Bring me sunshine, bring me love, and bring me comedians to star in my ad. In this episode, the History of Advertising Podcast speaks with Dave Trott, Sir Frank Lowe and Sir Alan Parker about the val…

What happened to political advertising following the fall of Thatcher? And which anti-Blair ad was banned by the censors following complaints from the Bishop of Oxford? The History of Advertising Pod…

What role did the Labour isn't Working campaign play in Margaret Thatcher's rise to power? And how did Chariots of Fire director Hugh Hudson come to work on  Neil Kinnock's campaign film? The History…

What does it take to write a killer line? It’s a question which makes half the population of adland tear their hair out. In this episode, the History of Advertising Podcast looks at one of the most e…

It’s a truth universally acknowledged that any ad which enters the public consciousness will soon be in wont of spoofing. A successful spoof, however, requires some delicate tightrope walking. In thi…

The golden age of British advertising was more than just Mad Men and liquid lunches. Every week, the History of Advertising podcast reveals the stories behind the nation’s most celebrated adverts.

How do you turn the tide when you're getting drowned by your competitors? In this episode, the History of Advertising Podcast speaks with Dave Trott to learn how Toshiba set itself apart from other J…

How do you compete against a competitor who is selling an almost identical product? In this episode, the History of Advertising Podcast speaks to Judie Lannon to find out how Persil first dealt with …