“One in 10 young (British) people feel they cannot cope with day-to-day life – with those not in work, education or training more than twice as likely to feel this way – according to a Prince’s Trust survey.” – BBC News, 2 January 2013

“… there has been a dramatic rise in the number of (American) students who describe themselves as being “above average” for academic ability, drive to achieve, mathematical ability and self-confidence.” – BBC News, 4 January 2013

Over the weekend, a new TWO-MINUTE-LONG epic advert – of the kind they just don’t really make any more – has attempted to summarise the key events of British history over the last 122 years, all in order to sell some bread.

The interesting bit to me – aside from the token shoving in of an ethnic minority couple for a flash second – is that the 1984 Miner’s Strike and the Millennium celebrations are accorded almost as much “screen-time” as World War 1 & 2. (More details on the making of the advert via the MediaGuardian)