Robertson’s jam, a breakfast table fixture for generations and a symbol of controversy for its use of the Golly character, is being axed.. The makers of the jam have decided to phase it out. The ...

For Robertson's Jam, the product which carried the popular Golly trademark until 2002 is set to disappear by the end of next year. The move marks the demise of yet another traditional British ...

GOLLY gosh. The controversial Golly character that first appeared on jam jars in 1910, courtesy of James Robertsons and Son of Paisley, has finally been dumped by its producers.

Robertson's defended Golly as a fictional nurseryland character, not a depiction of a black person. However, the character was axed from television adverts in 1988, although he remained on labels.

The jam and marmalade jar character Golly is to be ditched by its producers Robertson's after 91 years. The controversial character is being replaced by drawings from Roald Dahl stories. Golly hit the ...

The jam that made Robertson's Golly a teatime favourite for generations of children is to be axed. Premier Foods, owners of the Robertson's brand, said yesterday that it will disappear by the end ...

Jam manufacturer James Robertson & Sons used a Golly called Golly as its mascot from 1910 and gave away Golly badges and plaster figures until 2001. Yesterday, there were hundreds of 'golly' and ...

Robertson's jam is ditching "Golly" after nearly a century, leaving aficionados scrambling for the last of the enamel pin badges depicting the mascot in different poses and uniforms. The jam maker ...

Old Robertson's jam Golly models. Credit: PA Phil collected Robinson's jam jar labels as a child and sent them off to receive the badge - featuring a character in a blue and yellow top saying ...

TAME TV comedy The Good Life has been given a viewer warning for featuring a “racist” Robertson’s jam Golly badge. The 1970s show starring Felicity Kendal, 74, and the late Richard Briers ...