Commercial Breakdown

Commercial Breakdown is a BBC/Celador light entertainment television programme which shows humorous television advertisements from around the world.

History
The show was first broadcast as 'Carrott's Commercial Breakdown' in Christmas 1989, fronted by the show's namesake Jasper Carrott. Carrott continued to present the show for the following three specials before passing the format on to other comedians the first being Patrick Kielty under the new title After The Break but it then returned to its original title to be hosted by Rory McGrath followed by Jo Brand. Since then, further series have been hosted by Ruby Wax, Jim Davidson, Jon Culshaw and the most recent series was presented by Jimmy Carr.

British adverts were initially not allowed because of the BBC's Royal Charter (advertising is completely forbidden on the BBC), however presently, provided the adverts are not currently being broadcast, they are allowed.

Other broadcasts
The series has also been broadcast in Europe, including Germany.

Australian version
An Australian version of the show premiered in September 2007, hosted by Dermott Brereton. Another series premiered in April 2009, and was hosted by Darren McMullen.