As the holiday season approaches, a cherished film returns to our screens, promising laughter, nostalgia, and a touch of Christmas magic.

'Brilliant' classic Christmas film is 'laugh out loud funny' on BBC today

One of the most quintessential British Christmas films is on TV today, November 15.

The 2009 gem - known for being a yearly tradition in many households - follows Paul Maddens, a teacher who lies to his rival that his class’s Nativity play will be turned into a Hollywood movie.

What follows is predictably a series of elaborate schemes to make the lie seem credible - in which Paul must find a way to make the production happen, and, in turn, reunite with his Hollywood producer ex-girlfriend.

With a script written by director Debbie Isitt but partially improvised, Nativi

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