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- 28 Nov 1989 (Creation)
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1 audio cassette tape and 1 WAV file (42.3 MB)
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Four adverts each promoting a different forthcoming feature in the Guardian. Each advert features a fictional scenario and a voiceover by the same unidentified male as follows:
An advert promoting a feature in the Guardian on president of France Francois Mitterand. The advert takes the form of President Mitterand conducting a toast to Margaret Thatcher.
An advert promoting a feature in the Guardian on the prospects for the European Community. The advert takes the form of a news bulletin from 17 Dec 1999 (10 years in the future) reporting on a vastly expanded Europe.
An advert promoting a feature in the Guardian exploring the popularity of tabloid journalism. The advert takes the form of an advert for a tabloid newspaper.
An advert promoting a feature in the Guardian exploring police who break the law through an interview with Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Peter Imbert. The advert takes the form of a policeman on trial accusing himself of a crime.
The original audio cassette tape was labelled ‘Mitterland, News 1999, The Sun, Police’.
Creator: Guardian Newspapers Ltd
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Access via GNM Digital Repository
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Open