Competition: Win a Blu-Ray copy of The Old Oak

11^th December 2023

The editorial unit

The editorial unit

11 December 2023

The Upcoming has two Blu-ray copies of The Old Oak to give away.

The Old Oak is a special place. Not only is it the last pub standing, but it’s also the only remaining public space where people can meet in a once-thriving mining community that has now fallen on hard times after 30 years of decline. TJ Ballantyne (Dave Turner) the landlord hangs on to The Old Oak by his fingertips, and his predicament is endangered even more when the pub becomes contested territory after the arrival of Syrian refugees who are placed in the village without any notice.  

In an unlikely friendship, TJ meets a curious young Syrian Yara (Ebla Mari) with her camera. Can they find a way for the two communities to understand each other? So unfolds a deeply moving drama about their fragilities and hopes.  

The Old Oak is directed by BAFTA winner Ken Loach, written by BAFTA winner Paul Laverty and produced by BAFTA winner Rebecca O’Brien for Sixteen Films, all of whom continue their long-time collaboration following acclaimed films including Sorry We Missed You, I, Daniel Blake and Looking for Eric.

For a chance to win A Blu-ray copy of The Old Oak take a minute to answer the question below, follow our Instagram account here and send your answer to competitions@theupcoming.co.uk together with your full name, address, mobile number and Instagram handle by Friday 22^nd December 2023 at 11.59pm. We will cross-check your name in the list of Instagram followers.

Where is The Old Oak set? Click here to send the answer by email

a) Brighton
b) Country Durham
c) London

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Terms & conditions:

• Closing date is Friday 22^nd December 2023 at 11.59pm.
• This promotion is open to UK residents only.
• The prize is 1 x Blu-Ray copy of The Old Oak.
• Two winners will be chosen and contacted on Saturday 23^rd December 2023 at 12.00pm.
• The editor’s decision is final and binding on the entrants. No correspondence will be entered into.
• Your name, address and mobile number will be used exclusively in connection with the competition according to our privacy policy.