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- 11 Nov 1992 (Creation)
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1 audio cassette tape and 1 WAV file (56 MB)
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Seven adverts for the launch of Guardian 2, the new daily tabloid section. The adverts each promote the key articles and features in that day's version of Guardian 2 and are all voiced by Angus Deayton as follows:
An advert which highlights, amongst others, articles on: the TV show Civvies, popular fiction, journalism and Britain's best selling poster.
An advert which highlights, amongst others, articles on: Dan Quail, steroids and Gamblers Anonymous in Sweden.
An advert which highlights, amongst others, articles on: Cosmopolitan editor Marcelle d'Argy Smith, the economic crisis and the age of spite.
An advert which highlights, amongst others, articles on: playwright Elfriede Jelinek and Neanderthal man.
An advert which highlights, amongst others, articles on: acress Stockard Channing, why the European summit is being held in Birmingham and parenting advice.
An advert which highlights, amongst others, articles on: where the real man has gone, shopping centres and author Paul Auster.
An advert which highlights, amongst others, articles on: the BBC's plan for a 24-hour rolling news service on radio 4, saxophonist Courtney Pine and Nobel Laureates.
The original audio cassette tape was labelled ‘Today versions, 40", All recorded between 9 and 16 Oct 1992: 1. Monday, 2. Tuesday, 3. Wednesday, 4. Thursday, 5. Friday (Eurosumit), 6. Saturday, 7. Monday’.
Creator: Guardian Newspapers Ltd
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