From 1965, a whole series of fantastic commercials from the Egg Marketing Board. Fantastic because they feature the talents of the late, and very great, Tony Hancock (ably supported by the gorgeous Patricia Hayes).
The ads are basically mini versions of the Hancock TV and radio series (even going so far as to blatantly copy the famous tuba theme tune). The lad himself potrays his much-loved downtrodden, though curiously self-important, persona, while Patricia Hayes reprises her occasional role as Mrs Ratchet, his housekeeper. As well as being very funny, they also manage to get across that they're all about eggs. Which is quite a feat, considering that Hancock's personality is so powerful.
Look out for the cameo from Celebrity Squares stalwart Pat Coombs....
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