Doctor Who – Friendship is Universal Christmas Special Screening – UK Prize Draw – (the “Competition”)

 

UK Terms and Conditions

1.           The BBC Code of Conduct (the “Code”) for competitions can be found at https://www.bbc.com/editorialguidelines/guidance/code-of-conduct  and all BBC Studios Distribution Limited (“BBCSD”) promotions comply with the Code.  

2.           The Competition opens on 8 October 2024 and closes at 23:59 BST on 13 October 2024 (“Closing Date”)  

3.           The Competition is open to all residents of the United Kingdom (“UK”) aged 18 (eighteen) years or over except employees of BBCSD or their subsidiaries, agencies, members of their families and anyone professionally associated with the Competition (those who enter the Competition are each an “Entrant” and together the “Entrants”).  

4.          By entering the Competition, each Entrant agrees:  
a.      to be bound by these Terms and Conditions;
b.      that their surname and county of residence may be released if they win a prize;
c.      that should they win the Competition, their name and likeness may be used by BBCSD for pre-arranged promotional purposes.  

5.           No purchase is necessary to enter.  

6.          After the Closing Date, 1 (one) UK-resident winner will be selected based on the criteria set out in clause 12 of these Terms and Conditions.  

7.          Entrants should enter online by filling in the competition form at https://www.doctorwho.tv/play/friendship-is-universal-festive-special-competition prior to the Closing Date in order to enter the Competition. Emails or other forms of entry will not be accepted and entries received after the Closing Date, or incomplete entries, will not be eligible. Internet access is required to enter.  

8.           Only 1 (one) entry will be permitted per person and bulk entries (meaning the use of any form of technology which allows multiple simultaneous entries) will not be permitted. Entries on behalf of another person will not be accepted and joint submissions are not allowed. No responsibility is taken for entries that are lost, delayed, misdirected or incomplete or cannot be delivered for any technical or other reason. Entries received after the Closing Date will not be considered. Entries cannot be returned.  

9.           Entrants’ data will be collected and used only for the purposes of administration of this Competition. For more information on how BBCSD will use Entrants’ data, see the Privacy Notice.    

10.         Entrants must supply to BBCSD their full name, email address, country of residence and geographical location of preferred Cinema Location (as defined below) in the competition form, and choose whether or not to sign up to the Doctor Who newsletter.  

11.         Where Entrants have provided consent, BBCSD may send Entrants marketing messages on a regular basis. Entrants may unsubscribe from these at any time.  

12.         The winning entry will be the first 1 (one) UK-resident entry drawn at random after the Closing Date.   

13.         The prize will consist of 1 (one) private screening of the Doctor Who Christmas Special 2024 television episode (the “Screening”) at a cinema location (“Cinema Location”) scheduled to take place on a date between 14 and 18 December 2024 (inclusive), for the winner and the winner’s chosen guests (up to 30 (thirty) persons in total, and any guests aged under 13 (thirteen) years must be accompanied by a guest who is their parent or legal guardian), with refreshments (excluding alcohol) provided by the Cinema Location up to a maximum value of £625 GBP (six hundred and twenty five pounds sterling) (the “Prize”). BBCSD shall endeavour to arrange for the Screening to be hosted at a Cinema Location within 50 (fity) miles’ radius of the winner’s permanent residence, however Entrants acknowledge that for logistical or availability reasons this may not be possible, in which case the winner and their guests may need to travel a greater distance in order to redeem the Prize. For the avoidance of doubt, travel and/or accommodation is not included as part of the Prize. Prize fulfilment is conditional upon the winner(s) and each of their guests (i) agreeing to adhere to any confidentiality provisions or instructions regarding the Screening as communicated by BBCSD; and (ii) being able to present upon request a valid, recognised form of photographic ID prior to attending the Screening.   

14.         The winner(s) will be notified within 2 (two) days of the Closing Date by email. The winner(s) will be required to provide to BBCSD their telephone number and permanent residential address when confirming their acceptance of a Prize, and a complete list of the full names and email addresses of their chosen guests no later than 5 (five) days before the scheduled Screening date. If the winner(s) is/are unable to be contacted, is/are unavailable or has/have not confirmed their acceptance of a Prize within 4 (four) days of the Closing Date, BBCSD reserves the right to offer a Prize to an alternative eligible Entrant, or to re-offer the Prize(s) in any future BBCSD competition or promotion.

15.        On successful contact and confirmation with a winner, BBCSD will send information on how to redeem the Prize to a winner to a designated email address. BBCSD will not be liable for any disruption, delay, strike action or incorrect delivery by any postal or courier service or if incorrect details are provided.  

16.        There is no cash alternative and the Prize(s) will not be transferable. The Prize(s) must be taken as stated and cannot be deferred. If a Prize must be taken on a specific date and the winner(s) is/are unable to attend on that day, BBCSD reserves the right to offer the Prize(s) to an alternative Entrant or to re-offer the Prize(s) in any future BBCSD competition or promotion. BBCSD accepts no responsibility for any costs associated with the Prize(s) not specifically included/stated. If any Prize is unavailable, for whatever reason, BBCSD reserves the right to substitute the Prize for another prize of equal or greater value.  

17.        The name and county of residence of the winner(s) may be obtained by emailing crm@bbc.com within 2 (two) months of the Closing Date.  

18.         Any promotional activity or press release any winner makes in relation to the Competition must be pre-approved by BBCSD in writing.  

19.        BBCSD excludes liability to the full extent permitted by law for any loss, damage or injury occurring to the participant arising from their entry into the Competition or occurring to the winner(s) arising from their acceptance of a Prize.                                                                                                  

20.         Entry into the Competition is acceptance of these Terms and Conditions.  

21.        BBCSD reserves the right to amend these Terms and Conditions or to cancel, alter or amend the Competition or the Prize(s) at any stage, if deemed necessary in its opinion, or if circumstances arise outside of its control.  

22.        The Competition is subject to the laws of England and Wales. The English courts will have exclusive jurisdiction to settle any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with this Competition.  

23.         Promoter: BBC Studios Distribution Limited, 1 Television Centre, 101 Wood Lane, London W12 7FA.  

SHORT TERMS  

T&Cs: Promoter is BBC Studios Distribution Ltd; competition closes 2359 BST on 13 October 2024; UK entrants only 18+; 1 UK winner to be picked at random from entries submitted on the webpage. (For full terms and conditions click here