30 April 2010 - 6:26pm| by | 5 comments

Sneak preview of Peter Kay's first John Smith's no nonsense ad for five years

Sneak preview of Peter Kay's first John Smith's no nonsense ad for five years Sneak preview of Peter Kay's first John Smith's no nonsense ad for

There was a public outcry five years ago when Peter Kay was dropped as the face of John Smiths. But this weekend he returns with more no nonsense antics.

The TV ad hits screens this Sunday and sees Kay once again putting himself in an uncomfortable situation during a night out at a pub with friends.

A sneak preview of the new ad can be viewed on the John Smiths website
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The new ads have been developed by TBWA\London and speaking earlier this month, when Kay returned as the face of John Smiths at the John Smiths Grand National, Gareth Turner, senior brand manager for John Smiths, said: "We are living through some of the toughest times that anyone can remember and there has never been a better time to champion a return to the values of 'no nonsense' straight-talking and we know Peter Kay is the perfect man for the job."

When Kay was dropped as the face of John Smiths in 2005 there was a public campaign to bring him back after his no nonsense ads had introduced sayings such as "ave it"and "top bombing" to the public's lexicon.

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Anonymous (not verified)
1 May 2010 - 18:10
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Not great.

2 May 2010 - 18:52
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I thought the 'Claire from work' one was very funny!

Anonymous (not verified)
3 May 2010 - 06:53
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Was looking forward to this, but it didn't deliver. It's a rather limp re-hash of a sketch from somewhere else. Hope there's better to come.

Anonymous (not verified)
4 May 2010 - 09:45
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They should have continued with the previous concept as it had mileage in it.
These are a real disappointment.

4 May 2010 - 12:40
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Sex. Booze ads? Is there one fucking rule for the regions & one for them tossers in the London?

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