Competitions, New Classics

APPOINTMENT IN LONDON

In this British classic directed by William Sylvester, Wing Commander Tim Mason (Sir Dirk Bogarde) leads a squadron of Lancaster bombers on almost nightly raids from England. Having flown eighty-seven missions, he will shortly be retiring from flying, but the strain is showing. With losses mounting and several raids being seen as failures, members of his crew, Brown (Bill Kerr) and ‘The Brat’ Greeno (Bryan Forbes) among them, are thinking that there must be a ‘jinx’ at work. Trying to make sure his men concentrate only on their job, Mason keeps women away from the base until he meets Naval Officer Eve Canyon (Dinah Sheridan). The outstanding supporting cast includes Ian Hunter, William Sylvester, Bill Kerr, and uncredited Nigel Stock and the ubiquitous Sam Kydd. Part of the Romulus Film Catalogue, Appointment in London is a much loved though rarely seen war film and is now available on Blu-Ray for the first time released in a newly-restored version. DVD and Digital versions have also been released at the same time. Featuring brand-new bonus material and looking better than ever, the film is a welcome addition to Studicanal’s ever-expanding Vintage Classics collection. You could win one of two copies of this exciting film by answering the following question: In which year was Appointment in London first released? Send your name, address and the answer to competition@new-classics.co.uk by 27 July 2022, and the best of luck.

AGATHA RAISIN

Ashley Jensen stars as amateur detective Agatha Raisin in this hit series, solving murder mysteries in a sleepy Cotswolds village while sporting a fabulous wardrobe and dangerously sharp wit. Based on the best-selling novels by M.C. Beaton, the the fourth series of Agatha Raisin recently aired in on Sky and now arrives on DVD and digital (including on Acorn TV) alongside the Agatha Raisin Complete Series One – Four Box Set, plus the Christmas Special, on 6 June from Acorn (AV3673). The Agatha Raisin detective agency continues to thrive and there’s no shortage of mysteries for the savvy sleuth to solve in Series Four. Resolving not to spend any more time dwelling on her AWOL on-off partner, James (Jamie Glove), Agatha and her merry band of helpers have more cases to crack including a jam competition that spirals into a sticky mess when a judge is mysteriously murdered – Wilkes (Jason Barnett) hires our favourite formidable PI to keep a lid on things. This cracking series promises laughs galore and a corking good time, with our favourite charming detective – the inimitable Agatha Raisin. You could win the COMPLETE SERIES OF AGATHA RAISIN – ONE TO FOUR, courtesy of Acorn, for your next box set binge. Just answer the following question: Who plays Agatha’s close friend Roy Silver? Send your name, address and the answer to competition@new-classics.co.uk by 7 July 2022, and the best of luck.