They have such contempt for you that they think a couple of clueless celebs will be enough to make you put your health at risk. Unfortunately in many cases – it will be

Elton John and Michael Caine have been drafted in by the NHS to encourage at-risk groups to book their Covid-19 jabs in a tongue-in-cheek video, but not everyone was impressed with the star power on display.

The NHS England video was produced to encourage the remaining 750,000 people aged 70 years of age and above who have yet to receive their Covid-19 vaccine to book an appointment.

Lights, camera, vaccine! 🎬

Thanks @eltonofficial and @themichaelcaine for encouraging people to get the #COVIDVaccine. (Sorry it didn't quite work out, Elton.) 😬 pic.twitter.com/m0BIzKIu1b

— NHS England and NHS Improvement (@NHSEngland) February 10, 2021