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A Christmas Carol

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BigBertha1 Tue 19-Dec-23 11:28:12

I love this classic story and have watched many different versions including the Muppet's Christmas Carol which is a hoot. However this year I have been surprised to enjoy a new version played out in the the comedy programme 'Bad Education' written by Jack Whitehall. Its the funniest thing I have seen for ages. I thought fans of Strictly's Layton might enjoy it. Let me know if it tickled you too.

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Birthto110 Sun 24-Dec-23 10:54:18

will take a look - thanks for the recommendation.

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welbeck Sun 24-Dec-23 11:33:06

just seen the end of the one starring michael hordern, which v good. on ?sky arts.
many famous actors inc a young chr biggins, whom i recognised behind dark whiskers and specs.
i tend to dislike more recent adaptations of classics, as they don't seem to care about getting the details right, of manners and dress, scene setting.

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MayBee70 Sun 24-Dec-23 11:36:55

I love Jack Whitehall so I’ll check it out. I must admit I stopped watching Bad Education when he was no longer in it.

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eazybee Sun 24-Dec-23 14:08:13

I don't think you can ever improve on Scrooge, circa 1956.
Alistair Sim and a young George Cole.

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Esmay Sun 24-Dec-23 14:22:48

I agree .
Just watched Alistair Sim as Scrooge and George Cole as his younger self .
Kathleen Harrison played his housekeeper .
I thoroughly enjoyed it .

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DamaskRose Mon 25-Dec-23 21:53:05

Esmay

I agree .
Just watched Alistair Sim as Scrooge and George Cole as his younger self .
Kathleen Harrison played his housekeeper .
I thoroughly enjoyed it .

Yes, that would be my choice too.

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travelsafar Tue 26-Dec-23 02:37:38

I love the musical version with Albert Finney, great fun!!

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Mogsmaw Tue 26-Dec-23 08:56:28

We watched an updated version yesterday with Suranne Jones called A Christmas Carole, we loved it

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Freya5 Tue 26-Dec-23 10:50:41

eazybee

I don't think you can ever improve on Scrooge, circa 1956.
Alistair Sim and a young George Cole.

Absolutely. A masterpiece. Although Albert Finney as Scrooge, and the Disney animation are very watchable too.
Don't like Whitehall,or his father, so wont be watching that version.

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keepcalmandcavachon Tue 26-Dec-23 13:47:27

The one with Patrick Stewart (Picard in Star Trek) is my favourite, am re-watching all of the Dickensian episodes at the moment. Very enjoyable this time round with plenty of mince pies!

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