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Findus: Peas
The best you can buy: early ad for Findus frozen peas.
Overview
Findus frozen peas are fresh, tender and sweet, according to this short 1960s advert. Ads for other (now rather retro) Findus convenience foods, including fish cakes, battered cod steaks and chicken and bacon pancakes, are also available on BFI Player.
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