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The Hard Sell

The history of the world in sales pitches

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ComedyDocumentaryAnimation

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Advertising: the rattling of a stick in a swill-bucket? Welcome to the show where the stick rattles back: The Hard Sell. Adverts from history, treated with the respect they deserve.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Returning Series

Original Language

English

Runtime

mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

05 September 2025

Country

United Kingdom

Cast

Matthew Harris

Matthew Harris

Presenter (voice)

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