Movie: Charles Dickens and the Invention of Christmas

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Griff Rhys Jones
Griff Rhys Jones

Himself - Presenter

Patrick Stewart
Patrick Stewart

Himself

Lucinda Hawksley
Lucinda Hawksley

Herself

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    Charles Dickens and the Invention of Christmas

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    Griff Rhys Jones reveals how Dickens created the idea of a traditional family Christmas through one of his best-known books, A Christmas Carol.

  • Release Date

    2007-12-23

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    English

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