HD Stereo Version http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=Cv4c4ER8Pzo&fmt=18 The TV are now showing this advert in shorter, edited form. Enjoy this full length version. ** Any Comment mentioning the BNP or other racist groups will be immediately deleted. **

Hovis ad, voted all-time best advertising in the UK, in a poll by The Independent. Directed by Ridley Scott.

Three of the original Hovis adverts from the 1970s: - 'Northern' (1973) - 'Bike Ride' (1974) - 'Runaway' (1979) More classic adverts from the Collett Dickenson Pearce (CDP) agency.

FROM: http://www.quickrelease.tv HI-RES VODCAST: http://tinyurl.com/yrf278 In 1973, Hovis produced what became one of the all-time classic TV adverts, a delivery boy freewheeling down a cobbled northern hill. In fact, the ad was shot on Gold Hill of Shaftesbury, Dorset. The director was (Sir) Ridley Scott. He later went on to direct Bladerunner, Alien, Thelma & Louise, and Gladiator. The original boy on the bike, Carl Barlow, then 13, is now a 48-year-old fireman. He said: "It was pure fate that I got the part as the Hovis boy. I was down to the last three, and it turned out that one of the two boys couldn't ride a bike, and the other wouldn't cut his hair into the pudding bowl style - it was the Seventies after all. As the only boy who could ride a bike and would cut his hair, I got the part." The ad is also famous for its soundtrack. In Britain at least, Dvorak's 'New World' symphony - rearranged for brass - says 'Hovis' and 'good, plain Northern values.' Like many classic adverts of the 1970s, the Hovis 'Bike' advert was produced by iconic advertising agency Collett Dickenson Pearce & Partners.

The late Hovis Presley puts in a telly appearance on Channel Four's long gone stand-up comedy show Gas in 1997.

Staple British bread brand Hovis have released a new advert showcasing over 100 years of the nations history. Part of Hovis huge relaunch campaign, the ad is a mammoth 122 seconds long celebrating the 122 years since Hovis was established. Filmed in Liverpool, with a cast of over 750 extras many of whom are ordinary Brits cast off the streets, the ad depicts the highs and lows experienced by Britain during Hovis existence - including World War I, the suffragette movement, the first motor car, World War II, the 1953 coronation, the swinging sixties, England winning the World Cup, the 1980s miners strike and the Millennium celebrations. It ends with the poignant message As good today as its always been reinforcing Hovis strong brand heritage and marking the beginning of a new Hovis era.

Hovis wholemeal bread advert 2008 uk

Staple British bread brand Hovis has announced that they are to replace their famous 'boy on the bike' advert with a new epic TV commercial, showcasing over 100 years of the nation's history. Part of Hovis' huge relaunch campaign, the ad will be a mammoth 122 seconds long celebrating the 122 years since Hovis was established. Filmed in Liverpool, with a cast of over 750 extras -- many of whom are ordinary Brits cast off the streets, the ad depicts the highs and lows experienced by Britain during Hovis' existence - including World War I, the suffragette movement, the first motor car, World War II, the 1953 coronation, the swinging sixties, England winning the World Cup, the 1980's miners' strike and the Millennium celebrations. It ends with the poignant message 'As good today as it's always been' reinforcing Hovis' strong brand heritage and marking the beginning of a new Hovis era. The ad is the major part of parent company, Premier Foods, plan to rejuvenate the Hovis brand, worth £380m. The ad will break with a 122 second spot in the much sought after Coronation Street on Friday 12th September, with shorter 90" and 10" versions running until December. It will also be supported by a four-week cinema campaign also screening from the 12th September, plus press and in-store activity. Hovis marketing director, Jon Goldstone, said: "The new advertisement encapsulates the strength of Hovis' heritage and reaffirms the power of the brand. We have invested heavily in creating this epic to cement Hovis' position as a leader within the bread category."

Humorous version recorded in 1981 of the Hovis commercial with pictures. Tony Capstick - Capstick comes Home - Carlton Frickley Colliery Band. An amazing look back over the years of depression with some added humour.

The way the advert was scheduled to go out on ITV1 during the Coronation Street Omnibus. The 'Harveys' sponsorship bumpers are © 2007-2008 Harveys Furniture The 'ITV1 Ident' is © 2008 ITV plc/Red Bee Media. The 'Hovis' ads are © 1968-2008 Premier Foods (Hovis) Ltd

CAPSTICK COMES HOME - Tony Capstick and Carlton Main/Frickley Colliery Band. (1981) 'The New World Symphony' by Dvorak, CAPSTICK COMES HOME I'll never forget that first day at t'pit. Me an' mi father worked a seventy two hour shift, an' then we walked home forty three mile through t'snow in us bare feet, huddled inside us clothes med out o' old sacks. Eventually we trudged over t'hill until wi could see t'street light twinklin' in our village. Mi father smiled down at mi through t'icicles hangin' off his nose. "Nearly home now lad", he said. We stumbled into t'house and stood there freezin' cold and tired out, shiverin' and miserable, in front o' t' meagre fire. Any road, mi mam says "Cheer up, lads. I've got you some nice brown bread and butter for yer tea." Ee, mi father went crackers. He reached out and gently pulled mi mam towards 'im by t'throat. "You big fat, idle ugly wart", he said. "You gret useless spawny-eyed parrot-faced wazzock." ('E had a way wi words, mi father. He'd bin to college, y'know). "You've been out playin' bingo all afternoon instead o' gettin' some proper snap ready for me an' this lad", he explained to mi poor, little, purple-faced mam. Then turnin' to me he said "Arthur", (He could never remember mi name), "here's half a crown. Nip down to t'chip 'oyl an' get us a nice piece o' 'addock for us tea. Man cannot live by bread alone." He were a reyt tater, mi father. He said as 'ow workin' folk should have some dignity an' pride an' self respect, an' as 'ow they should come home to summat warm an' cheerful. An' then he threw mi mam on t'fire. We didn't 'ave no tellies or shoes or bedclothes. We med us own fun in them days. Do you know, when I were a lad you could get a tram down into t'town, buy three new suits an' an ovvercoat, four pair o' good boots, go an' see George Formby at t'Palace Theatre, get blind drunk, 'ave some steak an' chips, bunch o' bananas an' three stone o' monkey nuts an' still 'ave change out of a farthing. We'd lots o' things in them days they 'aven't got today - rickets, diptheria, Hitler and my, we did look well goin' to school wi' no backside in us trousers an' all us little 'eads painted purple because we 'ad ringworm. They don't know they're born today!!! Tony Capstick 1944 - 2003

Frank Hovis - Taxi

A promotional clip for 'Together', the new album from The Salvation Army - released on 24th November. http://www.salvationarmy.org.uk

Agency: MCBD, London Creative director: Danny Brooke Taylor Creatives: Danny Hunt & Gavin Torrance Production Company: Rattling Stick Director: Ringan Ledwidge Producer: Sally Humphries DP: Alwin Kuchler Post Production: The Mill, London Offline Editor: Rich Orrick @ Work www.rattlingstick.com

This is a clip that was requested via my fan site. Its from Absolutely Series 3 Episode 8. It features a character called Frank Hovis Played by John Sparkes. If you liked this clip then please visit my website and sign the online petition to get it released on DVD so the world can enjoy all the episodes. The Absolutely fan site : http://www.absolutelyandy.com/absolutely/ At last the news you have been waiting for.... The Absolutely DVD box set will be released Monday 5th May 2008, Yes really. Check.. http://www.absolutely.biz/newsscript.cgi?record=20

A behind the scenes look at the creation of the new Hovis advert. It includes and interview with the star Brian Thackie.

Bolton comedian Hovis Presley on U.K. T.V. programme The Last Laugh Show

News report on Hovis advert

Two Years Now And Everythings Changed So Much, Miss Yuu Hovie Baby Love Yuu Always xx (do not own the song but all pics ar mine)

Larry Hovis plays an agent to an actress hungry for attention on this Adam-12 episode. http://larryhovis.net

Larry Hovis' standup routine on the Leslie Uggams Show 1967 This routine was loosely based on true events while Larry served in the National Guard in the 1950's. http://larryhovis.net

Spoken word piece by Mr Hovis. Filmed in Peckham, SE London. Camera: Mike Cupcake & Reynir Hutber Edit: Mike Cupcake

Larry Hovis whom passed away is remembered my most as "Sargent Carter" from Hogan's Heroes. He was my brother and I put together a few friends and family photos and attached them to a song he recorded in the 1950's. It was "crooners ville" back then and Frank Sintara was king. I am just learning how to do this so be kind.

Larry on Gomer Pyle. Larry wrote Frank Sutton's Vietnam act. http://larryhovis.net

Bolton comedian Hovis Presley !998 on uk T.V. Show "Mad For It"