Episode #1.1 

The demons of greed and indifference to humanity are prevalent in Ebenezer Scrooge, and on Christmas Eve night he is warned that his only hope of redemption is a series of visits from three spirits.

Director:

Nick Murphy

Writers:

Steven Knight (created for television by), Steven Knight

Stars:

Guy Pearce, Andy Serkis, Stephen Graham

Cast

Episode cast overview, first billed only:
Guy Pearce	...	Ebenezer Scrooge
Andy Serkis	...	Ghost of Christmas Past
Stephen Graham	...	Jacob Marley
Joe Alwyn	...	Bob Cratchit
Vinette Robinson	...	Mary Cratchit
Jason Flemyng	...	Ghost of Christmas Future
Charlotte Riley	...	Lottie / Ghost of Christmas Present
Johnny Harris	...	Franklin Scrooge
Kayvan Novak	...	Ali Baba
Callum Evans	...	Miner's Son
Lenny Rush	...	Tim Cratchit
Tiarna Williams	...	Belinda Cratchit
Earl Carpenter	...	Congregation Member
Dan Fredenburgh	...	Mr. Hooper
Elliot Warren	...	Rag & Bone Man

Storyline

The demons of greed and indifference to humanity are prevalent in Ebenezer Scrooge, and on Christmas Eve night he is warned that his only hope of redemption is a series of visits from three spirits.

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Plot Keywords:

season premiere | series premiere | year 1843 | london england | cemetery | 

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Genres:

Drama | Fantasy

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

19 December 2019 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Rainham Hall, Broadway, London RM13 9YN, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

Scott Free Productions, Hardy, Son & Baker, FX Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

58 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.00 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The series will air as three episodes on BBC One, Episode One on the 22nd December, Episode Two on 23rd December and Episode Three on 24th December.

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Quotes

Jacob Marley: If this is about repentance, then I've already repented. I rang the bell. Rang as a consequence of my declared repentance, and the blacksmith...
Ghost of Christmas Past: I don't care. You are not here for your sins alone. Your fate is bound to the soul of Ebenezer Scrooge. It is with him that you profaned the spirit of humanity. Together, you will repay. And together, and only together, can you repent.
Jacob Marley: So you're saying that I should forever be held in purgatory un... until my friend has also repented? Then, if you ...
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User Reviews

Great Version Of A Classic

I loved this episode and thought it was one of the best variations of the classic good job BBC