This is the first Heathrow Bears movie. It captures tender moments between the couple; from the wife gently waking her sleeping husband in his seat, to his protective arm helping her onto the escalator. As they travel through the airport, the film – set to a classic Chas and Dave soundtrack – captures all the familiar sights and sounds of the UK’s hub airport. Finally the elderly bears emerge blinking into arrivals and we see them searching the crowds for someone. We won’t spoil the ending for you – instead you can watch the film here.
2018:Mr and Mrs Bair are back, starring together in their third Heathrow Airport Christmas ad. This time, the loved-up bears have migrated to a warmer, yet certainly less-festive climate. Created by Havas Agency, the ad opens with Edward Bair topping up his fur in festive swim shorts, as he chills on a lido, in the Florida Keys - a hot spot the retired. The bears try all they can to create a quintessential British Christmas from their air-conned abode. Doris is seen decorating a Christmas tree and alarmingly mistakes a snake for tinsel before Edward stares disappointingly at a pre-packed Turkey dinner sat on the top shelf of the fridge. As the air-con blows over the Christmas tree that has a depressing lack of presents underneath it, and after hearing the sounds of carols, and video-calling their family back home - the Bairs decide that Christmas in the sunshine just isn't the same. All they want for Christmas is to be home with their family. Set to Paul Young's 80's classic 'Every Time You Go Away,' The Bairs waste no time, and rush to the airport. Touching down in Heathrow, where they're romance began 50 years prior, making it back in time for Christmas. The ad ends with the Bears reunited, and the tagline 'Making if home, makes it Christmas.' Ross Baker, Heathrow’s chief commercial officer said: “The nation’s love for Doris and Edward is overwhelming and has been since we first met them in 2016. For many people, being close to the ones we love is what really makes Christmas special. This is why we see The Bairs return to their family from warmer climes, as many of Heathrow’s passengers make similar journeys home for the festive season.”