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I set up subscriptions on behalf of my mother for People's Friend magazine and specials. She absolutely loves receiving her magazines. Mum is house bound and can't pop to the newsagents to buy her fav... See more
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I have been reading the People's Friends and the quarterly Specials magazine for about 30 years. I enjoy the mix of two weekly serials and complete stories along with the regular Farmer and his... See more
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Great magazine, good stories,interesting articles, letters page, cookery pages, Great value for money Fair subscription price for regular weekly delivery. Have been reading it for more years than I... See more
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The DC Thomson Shop offers subscriptions to some of the UK’s most cherished magazines, including The People’s Friend, My Weekly, Beano, The Scots Magazine, Commando and bunkered. We also stock the latest DC Thomson annuals and bookazines, including firm favourites Oor Wullie, The Broons and The People’s Friend.
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- Delivering great reading
- Our magazine subscriptions deliver for all the family. Trust us for short stories, comics, puzzles and more.
- Home of The People's Friend
- This cherished weekly magazine includes 11 new short stories in every issue.
- A history you can trust
- The Scots Magazine, first published in 1705, is thought to be the oldest magazine still in publication.
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Got a question about a DC Thomson subscription? Our team is here to help. Visit: help.dcthomson.co.uk
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Dundee, United Kingdom
- dcthomsonshop.co.uk
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Really like the magazine but too many DD price increases
Really like the magazine. Rather disappointed in how frequently the direct debit increases, despite this being advertised as the cheapest way of paying which when you take into account the regular increases, the biannual or triannual rate would have been significantly cheaper.
3 April 2026
Reply from DC Thomson Shop
We're glad to hear that you're enjoying The People's Friend, Ruth. Unfortunately we do need to adjust our prices on occasion to reflect the costs of printing and publishing, but we do try to keep costs as low as possible for our readers. We do of course appreciate your feedback. We do also have digital subscriptions available for The People's Friend if this would help at all, these subscriptions are more cost-effective as there are no printing costs. If you'd like any further information, please don't hesitate to get in touch with us at shop@dcthomson.co.uk.
The magazine is great
The magazine is great. the down side is the delivery. It is very difficult now as we do not recieve regular post.
3 April 2026
Reply from DC Thomson Shop
Thank you for your kind words about the magazine—we’re delighted to hear that you’re enjoying it. We’re sorry to learn about the issues you’ve experienced with delivery and understand how frustrating irregular postal services can be. We truly appreciate your patience while we work with our delivery partners to improve reliability and ensure each issue reaches you as smoothly as possible.
If your magazine arrives later than expected, please don’t hesitate to contact our Customer Experience team on 01382 721350, Monday to Friday between 10am and 4pm—they’ll be happy to help.
Reply from DC Thomson Shop
We’re delighted to hear you’re having fun with the content – thanks for your support!
Plenty of items to read and share in…
Plenty of items to read and share in every copy. I particularly like the recipes and the puzzle quiz and brain booster. The short stories come a close second.
3 April 2026
Reply from DC Thomson Shop
We’re delighted to hear you’re having fun with the content – thanks for your support!
Reply from DC Thomson Shop
We’re delighted to hear you’re having fun with the content – thanks for your support!
My Pocket Novels
First ordered the Pocket Novels, when Covid started.
The books are always sent on time. (Although the post is not too good these days)
Have continued with the subscription, always have something to look forward to for a good read.
Also these small books are ideal for taking on holiday.
Thank you.
3 April 2026
Reply from DC Thomson Shop
Thank you for your feedback! We hope you continue to enjoy your subscription.
Reply from DC Thomson Shop
Thank you for your feedback! We hope you continue to enjoy your subscription.
Reply from DC Thomson Shop
Thank you for your feedback! We hope you continue to enjoy your subscription.
Good experience / regular deliveries /…
Good experience / regular deliveries / interesting and informative contents
3 April 2026
Reply from DC Thomson Shop
Thank you for your feedback! We hope you continue to enjoy your subscription.
Reply from DC Thomson Shop
Thank you for your feedback! We hope you continue to enjoy your subscription.
Missed Deliveries
A few issues had not been delivered but this was resolved quickly and fairly with replacement copies or credit when I contacted them online.
31 March 2026
Reply from DC Thomson Shop
Thank you for your feedback! We hope you continue to enjoy your subscription.
Normally always delivered on time
28 March 2026
Reply from DC Thomson Shop
Thank you for your lovely feedback, we’re so pleased to hear you’re enjoying your magazine.
Excellent customer care and very helpful
1 March 2026
Reply from DC Thomson Shop
Thanks for the great review. It's always great to hear from happy readers!
Love the stories
Love the stories, health tips and short regular thoughts and snippets.
Recipes can be a bit random!
3 April 2026
Reply from DC Thomson Shop
It’s great to hear you’re enjoying the magazine, thank you for sharing your thoughts.
Never missing a magazine and always…
Never missing a magazine and always delivered on time
3 April 2026
Reply from DC Thomson Shop
Thanks for the great review. It's always great to hear from happy readers!
My thoughts on the Peoples Friend magazine…
The magazine has lots of interesting stories, craft projects & recipes
3 April 2026
Reply from DC Thomson Shop
Thank you for your feedback, that's great to hear. It's always fantastic to hear from happy readers!
Excellent magazine subscription provider.
I set up subscriptions on behalf of my mother for People's Friend magazine and specials. She absolutely loves receiving her magazines. Mum is house bound and can't pop to the newsagents to buy her favourite magazines, so was she was thrilled to hear she could subscribe to DC Thomson and have them delivered.
1 May 2025
Reply from DC Thomson Shop
Thank you for your feedback! We hope you continue to enjoy your subscription.
Great read
There is a great variety of articles in the People’s Friend making it interesting for all ages
3 April 2026
Reply from DC Thomson Shop
Thanks for the great review. It's always great to hear from happy readers!
Really good and interesting read
Full of upbeat stories and interesting articles. Have used many of the knitting patterns.
3 April 2026
Reply from DC Thomson Shop
Thanks for the great review. It's always great to hear from happy readers!
A reliable company.
The company keeps me up to date with my subscription to the People's Friend so that my mother doesn't miss an issue. I have no problems with paying from overseas.
3 April 2026
Reply from DC Thomson Shop
Thanks for the great review. It's always great to hear from happy readers overseas.
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