One of the most iconic and longest-running jingles was Fairy Liquid’s Hands That Do Dishes. Sung by Rosemary Squires, the washing-up liquid refrain earned her the nickname Queen of the Jingles, while the cadence of her voice and gentle melody became part of the nation’s culture, filtering into our homes for more than 40 years.
For housewives preferring a more upbeat ditty, Shake n’ Vac, written by prolific jingles creator Jonathan Hodge, oozed energy and enthusiasm. The ad featured actress Jenny Logan dutifully showering carpet freshener around her lounge and became a hit during the 1980s. Proving the retention factor of jingles, in 2000 this advert was listed in the Top 20 of Channel 4’s The 100 Greatest TV Ads. You may never have bought the carpet powder, but I’m sure you have no trouble conjuring up this enduring jingle.
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Animal Magic
Hilary Middleton recalls a children's author whose tales are still enjoyed today
BACK IN TIME WITH COLIN BAKER
BoB's very own Time Lord prepares for an alternative to panto, recalls his early reading choices and having his scenes cut from two cutting edge comedies
Marvels in Miniature
Claire Saul learns about the exquisite works on display at a new exhibition being held at a historic Georgian mansion
The Last Post
Michael Foley witnessed the end of an era
The Box of Delights
Chris Hallam remembers how his Christmas 40 years ago was lit up by a magical television drama
The Queen of Stage and Screen
Chris Hallam pays tribute to actress Dame Maggie Smith
Other 07
Jonathan Sothcott looks at the seven Sir Roger Moore films that you should have in your collection
In the Best Possible Taste
Derek Lamb remembers the wireless wizardry of Kenny Everett
POSTCARD FROM BUCKINGHAMSHIRE
Bob Barton remembers a ghostly train journey, enjoys some wassailing and fulfils a long-held ambition of attending a lawnmower festival
MERCY MISSION
John Greeves recounts the remarkable exploits of Sunderland flying boat T9114
