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My Ultimate Christmast Films
White Christmas [DVD] [2001]White Christmas [DVD] [2001]
Buy used from: £12.45
The Ultimate Christmas Song
It's a Wonderful Life [1946] [DVD]It's a Wonderful Life [1946] [DVD]
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The Ultimate Christmas Tear-Jerker
Scrooge [DVD] [1970]Scrooge [DVD] [1970]
Buy new: £3.88 / Used from: £2.25
Fantastic musical version of the Ultimate Christmas Story
A Christmas Carol [1999] [DVD]A Christmas Carol [1999] [DVD]
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Patrick Stewart brings incredible depth to Scrooge in this amazing version of Dicken's story.
Scrooge [DVD] [1951]Scrooge [DVD] [1951]
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Alastair Sim's portrayal of Scrooge is second only to Patrick Stewart's.
Love Actually [DVD] [2003]Love Actually [DVD] [2003]
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If you can watch this without having a tear in your eye somewhere during the film, then you've fallen asleep.
The Shop Around the Corner [DVD] [1940] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]The Shop Around the Corner [DVD] [1940] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]
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James Stewart in a wonderful romantic comedy (please note, this is not currently available on R2 DVD).
MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET [DVD]MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET [DVD]
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Much prefer this original B&W version to the modern remake.
While You Were Sleeping [DVD] [1995]While You Were Sleeping [DVD] [1995]
A fabulous romantic comedy, centred around Christmas.
Sleepless in Seattle [DVD] [1993]Sleepless in Seattle [DVD] [1993]
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This romance passes through Christmas, so I've snuck it in!
Holiday Inn (Special Edition) [1942] [DVD]Holiday Inn (Special Edition) [1942] [DVD]
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The first airing of 'White Christmas', as performed by Bing Crosby.
One Magic Christmas [DVD] [1985]One Magic Christmas [DVD] [1985]
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A wonderful family film with a lasting message.
Charlie Brown - I Want A Dog For Christmas / A Charlie Brown Christmas [DVD]Charlie Brown - I Want A Dog For Christmas / A Charlie Brown Christmas [DVD]
A double helping of Charlie Brown - who can resist?
Bear In The Big Blue House - A Very Beary Christmas [DVD]Bear In The Big Blue House - A Very Beary Christmas [DVD] by Bear in the Big Blue House
Buy new: £2.98 / Used from: £2.36
I used to watch this on VHS with my two year old - he's now eight and we still look forward to it!
Bob The Builder - A Christmas To Remember (Special Edition) [DVD] [1999]Bob The Builder - A Christmas To Remember (Special Edition) [DVD] [1999]
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And you can't beat a good romp with Bob!
Tchaikovsky - The Nutcracker [1977] [DVD]Tchaikovsky - The Nutcracker [1977] [DVD]
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The ultimate Christmas ballet performed by the ultimate ballet dancer.
The Gift of the Magi [DVD] [2002] [US Import]The Gift of the Magi [DVD] [2002] [US Import]
Buy used from: £46.00
I haven't seen this version, but the strength of the original story will no doubt carry the film. Everyone should read the story or watch the film at least once in their lives.
Die Hard [DVD] [1989]Die Hard [DVD] [1989]
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Well, you've got to get some action in somewhere!
Meet Me In St. Louis [DVD] [1944]Meet Me In St. Louis [DVD] [1944]
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And how can you have Christmas without Judy Garland?
Beauty And The Beast: The Enchanted Christmas [DVD] [1997]Beauty And The Beast: The Enchanted Christmas [DVD] [1997]
Buy used from: £24.95
Don't forget Disney - and even as a pipe-organ, Tim Curry is fabulous!
James Bond - Goldeneye (Ultimate Edition 2 Disc Set) [DVD] [1995]James Bond - Goldeneye (Ultimate Edition 2 Disc Set) [DVD] [1995]
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You've got to have a Bond at Christmas - but which Bond?
Trading Places [DVD] [1983]Trading Places [DVD] [1983]
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About time for a laugh.
Christmas with Morecambe & Wise [DVD] [1968]Christmas with Morecambe & Wise [DVD] [1968]
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And it's certainly not Christmas without Morcambe & Wise?
Robbie The Reindeer Collector's Edition - Hooves of Fire/Legend of the Lost Tribe [DVD] [2000]Robbie The Reindeer Collector's Edition - Hooves of Fire/Legend of the Lost Tribe [DVD] [2000]
Buy new: £8.98 / Used from: £6.44
Now that the parents have had their comedy fix, here's something for the kids.
One Special Night [DVD] [2000] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]One Special Night [DVD] [2000] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]
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And finally, you've got to have Julie Andrews at Christmas - this modern, non-singing pairing with James Garner is lovely. (Although it's not available as an R2 DVD.)