An uptight but secretly heartbroken primary school teacher's little white lie about Hollywood coming to see his class' nativity play grows like wildfire in his rag-tag school low on self-esteem.
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| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Martin Freeman | ... | Paul Maddens | |
| Marc Wootton | ... | Mr. Poppy | |
| Jason Watkins | ... | Gordon Shakespeare | |
| Ashley Jensen | ... | Jennifer Lore | |
| Pam Ferris | ... | Mrs. Bevan | |
| Alan Carr | ... | The Critic | |
| Ricky Tomlinson | ... | Mayor | |
| Rosie Cavaliero | ... | Miss Rye | |
| John Sessions | ... | Mr. Lore | |
| Phyllis Logan | ... | Mrs. Lore | |
| Clarke Peters | ... | Studio Boss | |
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Geoffrey Hutchings | ... | Father Tom |
| Matt Rippy | ... | Harrison | |
| Rhydian Jones | ... | Studio Receptionist | |
| Selina Cadell | ... | Oakmoor Headmistress | |
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This Christmas, primary school teacher Paul Maddens is charged with producing the school's nativity play. Competing against the posh rival school for the honor of best reviewed show in town, the stakes are raised when Paul idly boasts that his ex-girlfriend Jennifer, a Hollywood Producer, is coming to see his show with a view to turning it into a film. The only trouble is - they haven't spoken in years. With eccentric assistant Mr Poppy fuelling his 'little white lie', Maddens suddenly finds himself a local celebrity and at the center of quarreling parents and over-excited children desperate in their bid for fame and fortune. Maddens' only hope is to get back in touch with Jennifer and lure Hollywood to town so that everybody's Christmas wishes come true. Written by Anonymous
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Rated PG for brief language and mild rude humor | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
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EnglishRelease Date:
27 November 2009 (UK) See more »Also Known As:
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$8,397,364Company Credits
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Written by James Pierpont
Arranged and performed by William Harris
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About 120 hours of footage was shot during the six weeks of filming. Debbie then spent 10 months editing the movie in the back bedroom of her Coventry home with chief editor, Nicky Ager, who also happens to be her partner. See more »Goofs
When TJ has finished singing 'Good News' the harness starts to pull him back up to the spire, he is not wearing his robe, when the camera changes angle we see that he is now wearing his robe. See more »Crazy Credits
End-credits dedication: "This film is dedicated to inspirational teachers everywhere." See more »Connections
Referenced in Der Weihnachtsmuffel: Hinter den Kulissen der deutschen Fassung (2012) See more »Soundtracks
Jingle BellsWritten by James Pierpont
Arranged and performed by William Harris
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Enjoyed it all the way through, yes it is a low budget film, it didn't suffer for, the family will love it....most of the characters are well funny.....nice one for Xmas.....well done Debbie. The introduction of the teaching assistant was fabulous, he and the kids quite rightly stole the film......we all wish we had someone like that at school. Te improvisation was excellent, the kids seemed to really respond well to what for most was an alien environment. The story line held up better than i expected but then i didn't go to see it, expecting to see a masterpiece. The scenes in the Cathedral were brilliant, also it was great to see so much of my home town in the film....and my sister!I would encourage everyone with kids go and see this film....you will enjoy it.