Advert transcripts

Television advert

Errie music plays whilst a picture of a child appears on the screen which fades into a scene where a man sits on the floor in a house which has been destroyed by fire.

Sound of a child's laughter

How much do you think a child’s life is worth? I thought Sarah’s was... priceless.

It turned out to worth one pound and fifty pence. The price of a new set of batteries for a smoke alarm.

Sound of a a man shouting for help and fire engine sirens

Screen message appears stating ‘Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service. Get a Smoke Alarm and check your batteries regularly. For a free fire safety check call 0800 555 815 www.manchesterfire.gov.uk

Radio advert

Sound of errie music and a child's laughter 

(Male voice) How much do you think a child’s life is worth? I thought Sarah’s was... priceless.

It turned out to worth one pound and fifty pence. The price of a new set of batteries for a smoke alarm.

Sound of a man shouting for help and fire engine sirens

(Different male voice) Make a phonecall that could save your life. Call 0800 555 815 for a free fire safety check. 

A message from Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service