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Nativity on BBC1 - a sweet comedy with good cast

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Sparklefizz Sun 03-Dec-23 17:25:07

I stumbled across this film this afternoon on BBC1. It's the story of a teacher (played by Martin Freeman) who is lumbered with producing the school Nativity play.

Ashley Jenson, Pam Ferris and Jason Watkins star, plus a load of adorable cheeky children.

It is sweet - it is cheesy - it's romantic - I found it just right for a dreary wet Sunday afternoon, (and yes, I shed a few tears but then I have always done that since my own children were in their Nativity plays.)

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Sparklefizz Sun 03-Dec-23 17:26:35

PS. The children are very natural .. not stage-trained kids.

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Joseann Sun 03-Dec-23 17:48:11

One of my favourites for 10 years or more, I love it. Apparently there was very little script, a lot of it was improvised. Nice setting in Coventry Cathedral grounds.

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Harris27 Sun 03-Dec-23 17:52:52

Absolutely love this film. I can connect with this with my pre school class. Makes me smile every year.

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Grayling1 Sun 03-Dec-23 18:01:39

Another fan here. I have watched it a few times with my DGS and would be happy to watch it again (and again)!!! I am a big fan of Martin Freeman.

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Iam64 Sun 03-Dec-23 18:04:11

It’s one of my Christmas favourites - thanks I’ll find it on catch up

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HurdyGurdy Sun 03-Dec-23 18:07:08

I watched it for the first time today, and really enjoyed it.

I wonder if any of those children went onto to acting careers. I guess they'll be late teens/early 20s now.

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Sparklefizz Sun 03-Dec-23 18:13:17

Joseann

One of my favourites for 10 years or more, I love it. Apparently there was very little script, a lot of it was improvised. Nice setting in Coventry Cathedral grounds.

Aah! That's why it came across as so natural which I loved. Thanks Joseann for that snippet of info.

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TerriBull Sun 03-Dec-23 18:19:41

A lovely feel good film I remember watching it quite a few times with my granddaughter, around Christmas time, when she was at that nfant/junior school age.

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Sparklefizz Sun 03-Dec-23 18:25:06

I only discovered the film today so it will now be on my list of faves.

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Dogmum2 Sun 03-Dec-23 18:34:11

I ignored the devastation caused by our daughter, son in law and grandchildrens overnight visit and settled down to watch this, Love it, have watched it sooo many times, but so watchable.

If you haven't watched it, settle down with your favourite snack/s and watch some Xmas cheesy loveliness.

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Sara1954 Sun 03-Dec-23 21:32:35

Yes, I love it too
Last night two of my granddaughters and I watched Nativity 2. We watch them all every Christmas, we aren’t so keen on Nativity 4 ( no Mr Poppy)
But 1, 2 and three are lovely.

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Louella12 Sun 03-Dec-23 21:38:40

Lovely little film

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Mollygo Sun 03-Dec-23 23:07:37

Lovely film -just right for this time of year.

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