X-Rated: The Ads They Couldn't Show (2005)

Every year, thousands of commercials are made that never reach our TV screens, deemed too shocking to see. In order to make it onto the screen, they must clear all manner of obstacles, from fussy clients to obsessive regulators and restrictive rights issues. X-Rated takes a look at these outlawed pieces of advertising, revealing the most explicit, controversial and shocking ads never seen. These are ads that break all manner of taboos, from sex, violence, blasphemy, homosexuality, animal cruelty, rapping pensioners, swearing children, suicidal toys and naked athletes to Kylie in her undies on a bucking bronco. Amongst the contributors are advertising executives, producers and censors. The programme also takes a look at the embarrassing world of western celebrities in Japanese ads.

Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 75 min
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Production: Zig Zag Productions, Channel 4 Television
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

taboo, advertising

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is X-Rated: The Ads They Couldn't Show about?
Every year, thousands of commercials are made that never reach our TV screens, deemed too shocking to see. In order to make it onto the screen, they must clear all manner of obstacles, from fussy clients to obsessive regulators and restrictive rights issues. X-Rated takes a look at these outlawed pieces of advertising, revealing the most explicit, controversial and shocking ads never seen. These are ads that break all manner of taboos, from sex, violence, blasphemy, homosexuality, animal cruelty, rapping pensioners, swearing children, suicidal toys and naked athletes to Kylie in her undies on a bucking bronco. Amongst the contributors are advertising executives, producers and censors. The programme also takes a look at the embarrassing world of western celebrities in Japanese ads.
Who stars in X-Rated: The Ads They Couldn't Show?
X-Rated: The Ads They Couldn't Show stars Doon Mackichan.
How long is X-Rated: The Ads They Couldn't Show?
X-Rated: The Ads They Couldn't Show has a runtime of 1h 15m (75 minutes).
What genre is X-Rated: The Ads They Couldn't Show?
X-Rated: The Ads They Couldn't Show is a Documentary film.
Where was X-Rated: The Ads They Couldn't Show produced?
X-Rated: The Ads They Couldn't Show was produced in United Kingdom.