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BORSTAL BOY
 Based on Brendan Behan’s autobiographical novel, this film by director Peter Sheridan is an emotionally moving coming-of-age drama starring the young American actor Shawn Hatosy. Sixteen year-old republican Behan is apprehended on an IRA bombing mission from Ireland to Liverpool during the Second World War and sent to a Borstal in East Anglia, where he is forced to live face-to-face with those he perceived as ‘the enemy’. This confrontation reveals deep inner conflict and forces self-examination that is both traumatic and revealing as events take an unexpected turn. In the emotional vortex, Brendan finally faces up to the truth. Shawn Hatosy gives a brilliant performance as the teenager gone wrong and the ensemble cast also includes Danny Dyer as an openly gay sailor, Michael York as the warden and Eva Birthistle as his daughter. Official website: http://www.borstalboy.co.uk You could win one of three copies of this engrossing film on DVD by answering the following question: Which famous Irish folk singer appears as a customs man in Borstal Boy? email your answer before 28 May 2008, and the best of luck.
DEPARTMENT S - COMPLETE SERIES SPECIAL EDITION
 The cult espionage/science fiction series Department S starred Peter Wyngarde as flamboyant crime writer Jason King, Joel Fabiani as action man Stewart Sullivan and Rosemary Nicols as the glamorous computer expert Annabelle Hurst. The trio attempt to unravel bizarre and inexplicable mysteries which have other police forces beaten. ‘When a case proves too baffling for the minds of Interpol, they turn to the talents of Department S.’ Network has just released a superb Special Edition box set that includes all 28 episodes of this effortlessly entertaining series, and you could win a copy by answering the following question: Which actor played the head of Department S? email your answer before 24 May 2008.
OUR MUTUAL FRIEND
 This excellent BBC adaptation of one of Charles Dickens’ most celebrated novels stars Jane Seymour, Leo McKern, Lesley Dunlop, John McEnery and Warren Clarke. The story centres on John Harmon who discovers that his inheritance is conditional upon his marrying Bella Wilfer, a girl he has never met. Harmon conceals his true identity to win her affections. Also seeking happiness is Lizzie Hexam who is the romantic bone of contention between two ardent suitors, a class-conscious triangle which culminates in tragedy. The two women eventually meet when Bella enters into an arranged, short-lived marriage with the owner of a refuse-recycling firm, a circumstance linked to Lizzie’s plight. This DVD release also includes cast filmographies, a Charles Dickens biography, bibliography and subtitles. This classic adaptation is now available on DVD from High Street stores or by calling the Acorn DVD hotline on 0845 123 2312. You could win one of three copies by answering this question: In which year was this version of Our Mutual Friend first broadcast by the BBC? email your answer before 14 May 2008.
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