Maybe it’s the accents? Driving on the other side of the road? Or maybe just the fact that they can use words like “bloody” and “bollocks”? Whatever the reason, there are
plenty of foreign television series that have us hooked. But enough about us, we want to know which ones you can’t get enough of! So let’s hear it, PopWatchers: What’s your favorite TV import?
To get your fix of your favorite British shows, we’re giving away 10 copies of Doctor Who: Season 5 and Sherlock: Season 1 (just in time for the holidays!). The DVDs are courtesy of BBC Home Video and are available while supplies last.
Want to win? Here’s how to enter:
1. Go to our Facebook page.
2. Click “Like” at the top of the page
3. Find the post on our Wall announcing the giveaway, click Comment, and tell us which foreign (non-U.S.) television series is your favorite, and why. (Note:
Commenting on this post won’t enter you in the giveaway; see the official rules after the jump.)
4. If you’re a winner, we’ll contact you via Facebook message to request your mailing address.
The giveaway starts NOW!
EW’S “DOCTOR WHO/SHERLOCK” DVD CONTEST OFFICIAL RULES (NO PURCHASE NECESSARY)
Open only to those to whom this or notice has been addressed, provided that entrant is a legal U.S. resident age 21 or older at the time of entry. Void where prohibited by law. Limited to one entry per Facebook account. The first 10 persons to post a qualifying comment on the related post on our Facebook wall (www.facebook.com/entertainmentweekly) will receive a DVD of Doctor Who: Season Five and Sherlock: Season One, which has an approximate retail value (ARV) of $30. Each contestant must answer the question posed in our Facebook post as directed, or their entry may be disqualified. Where Entertainment Weekly is not the sponsor, it cannot guarantee the availability of any of the items described. Sponsor not responsible for any damage to computer equipment related to participating in this promotion. Items being distributed are not transferable or redeemable for cash. Consumers who obtain items are responsible for any and all taxes. Promotion begins at 6:00 p.m. ET or EST on 11/12/2010 and ends at 11:00 p.m. ET or EST on 11/12/2010. Entertainment Weekly will contact the winners by Facebook message requesting their mailing address on or before 11/17/2010. Winners will have 24 hours to respond, after which time they forfeit their prize. Employees of Entertainment Weekly, Time Inc., BBC Home Video, or any related companies are not eligible to enter or win. Anyone who has won a prize from Sponsor or EW during the previous 90 days is disqualified. The winner(s) may be required to complete an affidavit or eligibility and waiver of liability before prize(s) can be awarded. For a list of winners, visit ew.com/winners seven days after the end of this contest.
Why the hell do I need to be 21 to enter?
Yeah, really?!?
TVbtNumbers gave away autographed Zachary Levi and Yvonne Strahovski footwear just for liking their facebook page and making a comment for the shoes, picked at random. EW holds a raffle for only the first 10 people that post, with more disclaimer than my apartment lease. Edge: TVbtN
I agree completely. I’ve entered sometimes seconds after the contest is posted and although the prize is not R-rated, I am not even acknowledged. It’s ridiculous!
DVD’s come with a Pimm’s cup cocktail (that’s the only British cocktail I could think of).
I’m more irritated that it is only for Facebook users.
My favourite import is actually Slings and Arrows, but that’s from Canada. Sherlock really blew me away, but my hearts will always belong to the Doctor.
Oh no! I’m # 11
already bought my Sherlock DVD!!
Benedict Cumberbatch is the best actor in the world
You should change the contest to allow non-facebook users to enter. Some of us hate social networking, but love Doctor Who!
I’ve enjoyed this show for a few years now & I think even tho all the Dr. are great in their own way, David Tennant was & always will be the best. This show is great storytelling & makes watching Scifi fun again.
wtf is with this first 10 rule? can’t you randomly choose winners or something to give most of us a fighting chance?
THIS!!!!!!!!!
Completely unrelated to the contest–which I agree is bogus, only taking the first 10 comments, because it requires people to be at their computer when the contest is posted–but is anyone else having issues with the “Blogs” button above not doing anything? I can only get back to PopWatch by hitting “back” or some other convoluted way.
Huge PHISHING scam in the making. Dumb, dumb, dumb protocol.
Why do I have to be part of Facebook?
Amen.
Oh, and what’s this stupid toolbar I neither want, nor asked for, when I’m on this site?
yes. very annoying indeed.
total scam to get you to enter to win, I won’t contaminate my computer with that crap, but I LOVE Dr. Who, and Sherlock! Also the underappreciated but totally awesome “Being Human”! Check it out if you like shows from the BBC!
What about those of use who do not belong to–and don’t want to join–Facebook? Shouldn’t we beable to participate?
Jeanie Julian Dr Who hands down Sherlock can not touch The Dr. if not other reason than those damn Angels-crazy bad. It has been a long time since I have been scared of a show-the Angels did it for me Dr Who is #1 all the way!!!