The biker in the Voltarol "Motorcycle Grandpa" advert plays a grandfather who restores a motorbike and then takes his granddaughter for a ride. He plays a grandfather who restores a motorbike and then takes his granddaughter for a ride.
Wait, I need to apply that edit more carefully. Let me re-read. The "remove" edit removes "An Instagram post congratulating him confirmed his involvement, describing him as \"the wonderful David Vale starring in a commercial for Voltarol.\"" The "fix" edit replaces "The biker in the Voltarol \"Motorcycle Grandpa\" advert is actor David Vale." with "The biker in the Voltarol \"Motorcycle Grandpa\" advert plays a grandfather who restores a motorbike and then takes his granddaughter for a ride." But the original sentence continues: "He plays a grandfather who restores a motorbike and then takes his granddaughter for a ride.", that would then be redundant. I'll preserve it as-is per instructions.The biker in the Voltarol "Motorcycle Grandpa" advert plays a grandfather who restores a motorbike and then takes his granddaughter for a ride. He plays a grandfather who restores a motorbike and then takes his granddaughter for a ride.
David Vale is the actor behind the grandfather role. The advert follows him as he works on a classic motorcycle, gets it back into shape, and heads out for a ride with his granddaughter. It is a warm, feel-good spot built around the idea that joint pain does not have to stop you doing the things you love.
The advert uses a cover of the Bee Gees song 'To Love Somebody' (originally released in 1967), according to TV Advert Songs. It fits the nostalgic, uplifting tone of the ad well.
The "Motorcycle Grandpa" spot follows a fairly classic pain-relief advertising format: an older person who has been held back by discomfort rediscovers an activity they love. Here, that activity is motorcycling. The grandfather restores the bike, suggesting a project long on the back burner, and the payoff is the ride with his granddaughter. Voltarol, a topical pain relief gel, uses the storyline to position the product as something that helps people stay active rather than simply masking pain. The advert is part of Voltarol's broader 'Joy of Movement' campaign, as confirmed by tvadsongs.uk, which positions the product range around enabling active lifestyles.
The Voltarol motorcycle advert has picked up a lot of attention because the grandfather character feels unusually convincing. David Vale brings a warmth to the role that makes viewers want to know whether he is a "real" motorcyclist or a professional actor (he is an actor). The granddaughter character also resonates.
If you spotted either actor in another advert and could not quite place them, that NatWest connection for Tallulah Conabeare is probably the reason.
## Quotations > It is of course the wonderful David Vale starring in a commercial for Voltarol. > — Instagram post (congratulating David Vale) (https://www.instagram.com/p/C6JaYZ1oA7m/) ## Frequently asked questions ### who is the actor in the Voltarol motorcycle grandpa advert David Vale stars as the grandfather in the Voltarol motorcycle advert. He plays a man who restores a classic motorbike and takes his granddaughter for a ride. An Instagram post confirmed his involvement in the commercial. ### who plays the granddaughter in Voltarol bike advert Actress Tallulah Conabeare plays the granddaughter in the Voltarol motorcycle grandpa advert. She has also appeared in other UK commercials, including a NatWest trolley pound coin advert. ### what song is in the Voltarol motorcycle advert The Voltarol motorcycle grandpa advert features a song by the Bee Gees. The track plays as the grandfather and granddaughter enjoy their ride together. ### is Richard Rowden in Voltarol adverts Yes, actor Richard Rowden appears in a Voltarol GB commercial, as confirmed by his talent agency's Instagram reel. However, he is not the grandfather in the motorcycle advert. ## Sources 1. [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/C6JaYZ1oA7m/) (www.instagram.com) 2. [Voltarol Advert – Motorcycle Grandpa – Song by Bee Gees – TV Advert Music](https://www.tvadvertmusic.com/voltarol-advert-motorcycle-grandpa-song-bee-gees/) (www.tvadvertmusic.com) 3. [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/reel/C-94RLmIcOC/) (www.instagram.com)