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The Alastair Sim version of A Christmas Carol (1951) has itself become a classic part of the holiday.

\nShow Notes.\n

Films referenced in this review:

\n
The Man Who Invented Christmas (2017).
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\n
The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992).
\n
\n
Scrooge (1970).
\n
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Scrooged (1988).
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A Christmas Carol

Episode Description

Never lose your place, on any device