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MOVIE • 1985

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A movie in three acts following three couples who, over three years, each host a Christmas party. The camera stays in the kitchen and we are treated to Ayckbourn's beautifully detailed look at middle class life.

TMDB ★ 4.2/5Votes: 3
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ComedyDramaTV Movie

Top Cast

Cheryl Campbell

Cheryl Campbell

Eva

Michael Gambon

Michael Gambon

Geoffrey

Nicky Henson

Nicky Henson

Sidney

Maureen Lipman

Maureen Lipman

Jane

Geoffrey Palmer

Geoffrey Palmer

Ronald Brewster-Wright

Prunella Scales

Prunella Scales

Marion Brewster-Wright

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John Baddeley

Dick Potter

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Lesley Joseph

Lottie Potter

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Jim Parker

Music

Michael A. Simpson

Michael A. Simpson

Director

Alan Ayckbourn

Alan Ayckbourn

Writer

Shaun Sutton

Shaun Sutton

Producer

Gerald Scarfe

Gerald Scarfe

Graphic Designer

Where to watch

BBC iPlayerBBC iPlayer

Meta Snapshot

Film

Status

Released

Release

January 1, 1985

Runtime

115 min

Language

English

Origin

United Kingdom

Budget

N/A

Revenue

N/A

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