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Awards honor offbeat TV ads
by Greta Cunningham, Minnesota Public Radio
December 5, 2003

In this ad, a couple being married waits between vows for the 'fine print.' (Walker Art Center)

For the 27th year, the Walker Art Center will present the British Television Advertising Awards. The screenings draw more than 10,000 Minnesotans each year and are almost always sold out.

Minneapolis, Minn. — For the 27th year, the Walker Art Center will present the British Television Advertising Awards. The screenings draw more than 10,000 Minnesotans each year and are almost always sold out. Audiences get to see the best of British advertising, from campaigns featuring a male streaker to avant-garde ads for hot noodles and automobiles. The annual event showcases a collision of art and commerce. MPR's Greta Cunningham talked with Peter Bigg, the administrator for the awards, who says this year's selections come in a variety of themes. Select the audio links to listen to the interview, and view selected samples.

The British Television Advertising Awards will be shown at the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis through Dec. 28.

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