Hands up if you watched Run on Channel 4 last week. Or more to the point, hands up if you're kicking yourself because you missed it ! You'll be pleased to know that you'll have a chance to win a copy on DVD in just a moment.
If you have no idea what I'm talking about, Run is a brand new hard-hitting drama from Channel 4, which was released on DVD by Delta Leisure on 22nd July 2013 following its screening on Channel 4 over four consecutive nights last week.
The official blurb says : "This dark and compelling drama boasts a stellar all-star cast alongside Olivia Colman (TwentyTwelve, The Accused), including Lennie James (Line of Duty, The Walking Dead), Jaime Winstone (Made In Dagenham, Kidulthood), Katie Leung (Harry Potter, White Swans) and Katharina Schuttler (The Promise) and paints a picture of modern-day urban life. Run is an original four-part drama that weaves together the stories of four seemingly unconnected people facing life-changing decisions in a world where every choice is a luxury."
The Times defined it as "bleak but compelling viewing" and having watched it, I agree wholeheartedly. It's very violent but that's necessary for the gritty realism it portrays. It goes beyond the scenes of thuggery though, showing the dysfunctional families and heartbreaking lifestories behind them. We see mothers trying to do the best for their children, women in abusive relationships, relationships disintegrating, shocking skeletons coming out of closets ... Each character's story is totally separate but they all echo each other in many ways.
If you want to see what you missed, I have one copy of the DVD to give away to one Madhouse family Reviews reader. Just fill in your details on the rafflecopter widget below to be in with a chance of winning.
UK only. Closing date : 18/8/13
T & C's : Entries close at midnight on the closing date. Winners will be selected with a random number generator and announced on facebook, twitter and in the giveaway post subject line. Please note, you will be contacted by email and/or twitter and if I haven't heard from you after a week, I'll have to pick another winner. Prizes will be sent out by the companies or their PR directly to winners.
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I would love to run to Hawaii!
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ReplyDeleteI'd run to a Greek island.
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ReplyDeleteI'd run to Australia, I could then run from city to outback, back to a different city, its such a big country :-)
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ReplyDeleteFlorida!
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I have given klout to books!
ReplyDeleteI have commented on Fun kids' recipe : Mouse Muffins
ReplyDeletea desert island (or a dessert island!)
ReplyDeleteto be honest I am really unsure... we just had this conversation with hubby few days ago... we were not able to pick our dream destination :-(
ReplyDeleteI commented on Kixi Razor Balance Bike review
ReplyDeleteI just love the Isle of Skye - beautiful
ReplyDeletethailand as it was beautiful x
ReplyDeleteI would run to a cottage on a quiet, secluded beach in Cornwall.
ReplyDeleteit would have to be las vegas
ReplyDeleteI'd love to run (across the sea?!) to New York! x
ReplyDeleteI'd run to Texas in America to see my friend, his mum is the best cook ever lol :)
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@lenelindao
It would have to be Grand Turk, not a lot there but some wonderful snorkelling. W went years ago & we've promised ourselves we will go back one day, the place was just so stress free as is most of the Caribbean.
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ReplyDeleteMalta because I love it there.
ReplyDeleteMy ideal dream runaway destination is Jamaica :-)
ReplyDeleteCanada!
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ReplyDeleteI would run to the beach
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ReplyDeleteBrazil!
ReplyDeleteCalifornia :)
ReplyDeleteMooloolaba, Queensland
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ReplyDeleteHawaii or Thailand
ReplyDeleteNiagara Falls @MummyFever
ReplyDeleteBack to Hawaii with a ice cream
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ReplyDeleteCasablanca, Morocco
ReplyDeleteI'd run to Tipperary, although I hear it's some way....
ReplyDeleteI would run to a deserted beach for some peace and quiet.
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ReplyDeleteI would run to the Isle of Skye its so peaceful
ReplyDeleteI would run to Florida, my fave place :)
ReplyDeleteisle of wight , so quiet xx
ReplyDeleteCancun, Mexico.
ReplyDeleteBest place I have ever been.
I would run to Florida :)
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ReplyDeleteI would run to Jamaica!
ReplyDeleteBit far... But I'd run to Australia!
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ReplyDeleteAround north wales.
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ReplyDeleteI would run to the America and visit the Big Apple
ReplyDeleteI feel like running to the furthest destination sometimes so I guess, Australia (as long as there's flights back when I calm down again!)
ReplyDeleteHawaii for me
ReplyDeleteI'd run to Itlay. crochet addictuk
ReplyDeleteSt Kilda Beach, Melbourne, Australia
ReplyDeleteI'd run to Italy x
ReplyDeletePort Douglas in Queensland - love it there!
ReplyDeleteTuscany
ReplyDeleteAustralia :)
ReplyDeleteCrete!
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ReplyDeleteSwitzerland.. every.. single.. time! With love, Faye xx
ReplyDeleteI'd run to Norway and catch the Northern Lights.
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ReplyDeleteNashville!!
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id run to italy x lol
ReplyDeleteVenice
ReplyDeleteAnywhere where I could see the Northern Lights.
ReplyDeleteI would run to London,I adore it there,it's my favourite place
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ReplyDeleteanywhere sunny :)
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ReplyDeleteIceland... to see the northern lights
ReplyDeleteNorth Carolina x
ReplyDeleteSt petersburg is where i'd run to (as long as I could run back home after a visit - i'm not sure i could cope with the climate!)
ReplyDeletemy first dream destination would be Canada to see my Canadian born grandchildren for the first time!
ReplyDeleteI would like to run to Dubai
ReplyDeleteCuba as it is a great country with relly friendly people. Brilliant weather as well (except for the hurricanes)
ReplyDeleteTo nice green place with waterfall :}
ReplyDeletethe holy land x
ReplyDeleteI wouldn't run anywhere, I am happy where I am.
ReplyDeleteI'd run to new york :)
ReplyDeleteI'd run to South Africa for a great safari! @nickyh173
ReplyDeleteRapa Nui (Easter Island)
ReplyDeleteSan Francisco to Alcatraz x
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ReplyDeleteTurkey for me :)
ReplyDeleteI would love to run to the bank after winning the jackpot on the lottery
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ReplyDeleteI'd run to San Juan in Puerto Rico
ReplyDeleteI'd run to Senegal to meet my sponsored child Omar.
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ReplyDeleteAustria for some clean air and fattening cakes lol
ReplyDeleteI would run to florida
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ReplyDeleteA remote island in the South Pacific.
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I would run to Yosemite!! I just love that place! :D
ReplyDeleteI would run home to Bath...miss the place....no where like home. hehe :-)
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ReplyDeleteI would run to Chorley , Lancashire it's so peacefull there x
ReplyDeleteI'd like to run to Edinburgh
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ReplyDeleteI would love to run to marrakech, looks beautiful, I would get lost looking for some great bargains!
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Beach in Jamaica
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