ITV and Uncommon bring heartfelt messages of the nation to the big screen in new campaign

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A campaign by Uncommon

ITV’s landmark mental health campaign, Britain Get Talking, has returned, placing people amongst programming.

There has been an astonishing amount of responses to the campaign for the broadcaster.

One week since launch, more than three million people have taken immediate action, making a call or sending a text to a loved one or messaging ITV directly.

This 90 second film captures a snapshot of the public’s moving messages of support, love and virtual hugs, alongside a raft of celebrities, at a time when we have never needed it more.

Keeping connected has never been so important for us all

Since the campaign re-launched in March to 9.5 million viewers, off the back of Ant and Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway, members of the public have been posting their personal, heartfelt messages across social media to family, friends, the NHS, teachers and addressing thanks to many more of the UK’s essential workers.

The campaign has also received incredible support from famous faces including Ant and Dec, Davina McCall, Susanna Reid, Lorraine Kelly, Gordon Ramsay, plus soap stars Sally Dyvenor, Lisa Riley, Ali Mardell, Sam Aston, Ryan Prescott, Chris Bisson, Dolly Rose Campbell and Michelle Hardwick.

Messages of support

New personalities are joining the initiative every day, sharing their messages of support including Maureen Lipman, Ed Balls, Ruth Davidson MSP, Fred Sirieix, Rob Beckett, Laura Whitmore, Gino D’Acampo, Dr Hilary Jones and more.

Many of these also featured in the poignant film which aired this Saturday, ahead of Ant & Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway. More of these touching messages from the public will continue to be played across ITV’s schedule, every day for the next month, in an effort to keep spirits high across the country.

The channel continues to show their commitment to the initiative with reflections throughout ITV’s brand identity. This includes titled ‘Britain Get Talking’ break bumpers and DOG (digital on screen graphic) which sits at the top left of the screen during programming.

Nils Leonard, co-founder of Uncommon said: “As the next few weeks ahead remain uncertain, we have never needed each other more. Being able to celebrate the strength and resilience of the British public banding together, to help create more connection in an isolated time, has never felt so important. We may be apart but we’re never alone.”

Clare Phillips, ITV Director of Social Purpose added: “We’ve been so encouraged by the response to the Britain Get Talking campaign, with millions of people picking up the phone or sending video and text messages to loved ones to stay connected. We will feature as many as possible on air over the coming weeks. Physical isolation doesn’t have to mean social isolation. Britain has never needed to connect more, and through Britain Get Talking we want to use ITV to help people feel good, talk more and establish a feeling of unity through these challenging and unprecedented times.”

In light of the numerous challenges posed by the Coronavirus crisis, ITV are supported by YoungMinds and Mind to urge the public to keep talking.

Just hearing someone’s voice has been shown to reduce stress levels.

With more of us stuck at home than ever before, speaking to our loved ones is vitally important for all of our mental wellbeing. The campaign continues to encourage viewers to pick up the phone and share their messages of love and support across social media, using the hashtag #BritainGetTalking and tagging @itv.

Britain Get Talking originally launched in October 2019 as part of ITV’s ongoing objective to encourage 10 million people to take action and improve their mental or physical health over the next 5 years, and became the most recognised mental health campaign in the UK.

The campaign website, itv.com/BritainGetTalking also hosts information on sources of support for viewers who can’t rely on family and friends.

Credits

Campaign Name: Britain Get Talking. Apart. But Never Alone.
Client: ITV
Creative Agency: Uncommon Creative Studio
Charity Partners: YoungMinds and Mind
Media Agency: GoodStuff
Post Production: Absolute Post
Sound Design: Wave Studios
Editors: Work Editorial

LINKS TO CELEBRITY MESSAGES OF SUPPORT

Dr Hilary - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWRerm4HF2w&feature=youtu.be

Lisa Riley - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IyZZzB5DLcg&feature=youtu.be

Fred Sirieix- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQ8xYYh6w9s

Chris Bisson - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-Vt9pgePu4&feature=youtu.be

Alexandra Mardell - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wT7kbl0Bwk4

Robson Green - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1eAALKpfLY&feature=youtu.be

Dolly-Rose Campbell - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j68mxM_pfvQ

Ryan Prescott - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3bC3y6jN4mE&feature=youtu.be

Victoria Smurfiot - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GRiU_zs4aQs&feature=youtu.be

Rob Beckett - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pbhVZ4J-Dy8&feature=youtu.be

Davina McCall - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mlVrSD8ZYDY&feature=youtu.be