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Father Christmas
Father Christmas

Movie·1991·0h 25m

Father Christmas

Directed By

Dave Unwin

Country

United Kingdom

Language

English

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// overview

The Story

Classic animation based on Raymond Briggs' book. What does Father Christmas do with himself for the other 364 days of the year ?

Written By

Dianne Jackson

Producer

Iain Harvey, John Coates

Themes

holidaysanta clauschristmasshort film

Production House

Channel 4 Television

Audience Score

64%

38 votes

Skip12%
Timepass28%
Go for it37%
Perfection23%

Where to watch

Region: GB

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// cast

Cast

Mel Smith

Mel Smith

Father Christmas (voice)

// crew

Crew

Dianne Jackson

Writer

Dave Unwin

Dave Unwin

Director

Iain Harvey

Executive Producer

John Coates

Producer

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