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Win Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

25th June 2024

Copies of Fleming's famous childhood tale must be won

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MI6 Competition: MI6 has teamed up with Ian Fleming Publications to offer readers the chance to win copies of Ian Fleming's 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.' In celebration of the 60th anniversary of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, this edition features the original text now with brand-new illustrations by Thomas Gilbert throughout.

The story follows the adventures of the Pott family: Caractacus, Mimsie, Jemima and Jeremy – the family of crackpots who just invented an incredible whistling sweet. Their next project? Fixing up their new car – a very, very special car...Join them on the adventure of a lifetime, over the sea and through the sky, into the clutches of a gang of villainous gangsters...

This gripping fast-paced children’s adventure story was written by Ian Fleming to read to his son, Caspar. This is the first new edition of the original text in 10 years.

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang was first published in 1964 with illustrations by John Burningham. The car was inspired by the racing cars built by Count Louis Zborowski at Higham Park in Kent. Sadly, Fleming never lived to see the book published: he died in 1964, two months before the book’s release. Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, the feature-film, loosely based on the book and co- written by Roald Dahl, was released in 1968. A stage musical is touring the UK in 2024.

Copies Must Be Won: To enter for your chance to win a copy of 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang' in its new paperback edition, simply answer the question below along with your name and town/city in an email to [email protected].

Who played Caractacus Potts in the Albert R Broccoli produced film of the same name?

Terms & Conditions: THE COMPETITION CLOSES AT MIDNIGHT GMT ON 20TH July 2024. MI6 WILL CHOOSE THE WINNERS AT RANDOM FROM THE CORRECT ANSWERS RECEIVED. THE WINNER/S WILL BE CONTACTED VIA THE EMAIL ADDRESS SUPPLIED AND THEIR POSTAL ADDRESS WILL BE REQUESTED. IF A WINNER FAILS TO RESPOND WITHIN 7 DAYS OF PRIZE NOTIFICATION, ANOTHER WINNER WILL BE CHOSEN UNTIL ALL PRIZES ARE ALLOTTED. THE COMPETITION IS OPEN TO MI6 READERS BASED IN THE UK. ENTRANTS MUST BE AT LEAST 13 YEARS OF AGE.


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