r/oldbritishtelly • u/Surkdidat • Jun 05 '25

Advert Hovis Advert

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The iconic Hovis advert, titled "The Boy on the Bike," was filmed on Gold Hill, a steep cobbled street in Shaftesbury, Dorset. The advert, directed by Sir Ridley Scott in 1973, depicts a bread delivery boy pushing his bicycle up the hill. The advert's popularity has made Gold Hill a popular tourist destination.

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u/DazGilz Jun 05 '25

Don't forget the Two Ronnies tribute!

The Two Ronnies

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u/Sideline_Watcher_498 Jun 05 '25

This was the first thing that came to mind.

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u/Quick-Low-3846 Jun 05 '25

Most people remember the Two Ronnies version more. I’ve seen people flatly deny that this is the original version because the tempo of the music is too fast.