TV star Sheridan Smith returns to Doncaster area roots for new Google advert

Television favourite Sheridan Smith has returned to her Doncaster area roots for a new advert for Google.
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The actress is seen wandering the streets of her home town of Epworth and promoting local businesses in the new ad which was filmed in the historic Isle of Axholme town earlier this year.

The Google campaign, which also features heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua, is aimed at encouraging the British public to support their local high street in the wake of a turbulent year for small businesses because of the Covid-19 pandemic.

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The advert, which launched last week, shows Smith stopping for fish and chips in her home town.

Sheridan Smith in her new Google advert.Sheridan Smith in her new Google advert.
Sheridan Smith in her new Google advert.

The campaign is part of Google’s commitment to help one million small British businesses stay open by the end of 2021 and encourage the public to leave a review of their local enterprises on Google.

The work was inspired by research conducted by YouGov on behalf of Google, which found that 88% of Brits feel a more positive connection with their local area since lockdown.

Likewise 70% of local business owners said that they consider word of mouth or online recommendations to be the best way for customers to offer support during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Launching the advert on Twitter the BAFTA award winning star said: “As a new mum, my wonderful hometown of Epworth in Lincolnshire was there for me this year. Watch my

@GoogleUK film starring a few of my favourite local places. Support local businesses you love!”

You can watch the advert HERE