X-Rated: The Ads They Couldn't Show(2005)
X-Rated: The Ads They Couldn't Show Synopsis
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.
X-Rated: The Ads They Couldn't Show (2005) is a documentary film, released on March 10, 2005 with a runtime of 1h 15m. It stars Doon Mackichan. Viewers rate it 4.0 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Production:
- Zig Zag Productions, Channel 4 Television
- Status:
- Released
X-Rated: The Ads They Couldn't Show Cast & Crew
Main cast
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X-Rated: The Ads They Couldn't Show Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.0/10 from 4 ratings.
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X-Rated: The Ads They Couldn't Show – Frequently Asked Questions
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The main cast of X-Rated: The Ads They Couldn't Show (2005) includes Doon Mackichan. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
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X-Rated: The Ads They Couldn't Show was released on March 10, 2005 and runs for 1h 15m.
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X-Rated: The Ads They Couldn't Show (2005) holds an average rating of 4.0 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.