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The original campaign ran for twelve 45-second instalments between 1987 and 1993. It starred Anthony Head and Sharon Maughan as Tony and Sharon, a couple who begin a slow-burning romance over a cup of the advertised coffee. The ads were in a serial format, with each ending with a cliffhanger.
The serialized tale of Tony and Sharon, two characters who bond over their mutual love for Nescafé instant coffee, was a game-changer for the company and the wider advertising community. It...
Sharon Patricia Maughan (born 22 June 1950) is a British actress. She became internationally recognised in the 1980s from the "Gold Blend couple" television advertisements for Nescafé, (Taster's Choice in the United States) alongside actor Anthony Head.
Mar 14, 1992 · Tony lends her a jar of Taster's Choice. In the second episode, first aired in March 1991, Sharon appears at Tony's door again, on her way back from the market, to replace his jar of instant ...
Apr 5, 2016 · The ads told the story of Tony and Sharon, two opposites who slowly attract, thanks to their shared love of Gold Blend coffee. The campaign presents the couple with numerous trials and ...
