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British Rail - Awayday to the Seaside
See through the eyes of a seagull who bemoans how easy it is for humans to have a day out at 'his' seaside.
Overview
This advert for British Rail's 'Awayday' ticket takes a look through the eyes of a seagull who bemoans how easy it is for humans to have a day out at 'his' seaside.
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