Yes, Im hoping so too. Bearing in mind that there are 1300 outlets nationwide i.e. Apple stores, Car Phone Warehouse shops, and o2 shops there's a reasonable chance.
Although interest on this forum is already at fever pitch, the press have given the price plans a bit of a beating, and to be honest, I think that there will be thousands for whom they will be a step too far.
Also worth bearing in mind that Apple is doubling production in the run up to Christmas.
the times certainly are giving iphone a good going over. my mother was telling me yesterday that music downloads are expensive on iphone having seen the headline for this very odd article: http://technology.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/tech_and_web/article2510803.ece