Finding Father Christmas
A Channel 4 heartwarming festive drama that delivers a magical Christmas message with an all-star cast.
Chris (Lenny Rush) is a 16-year-old who still believes in Father Christmas. His concerned father (James Buckley) decides it's finally time to tell him 'the truth'. Chris refuses to believe his dad and embarks on a quest with his conspiracy-theorist cousin Holly (Ele McKenzie) to prove him wrong. Knowing that his dad idolises Stephen Fry and would take his word for anything, Chris tracks down the great polymath to ask for his help. At first, Stephen seems to pour cold water on Chris's quest. But a mysterious gift leads Chris and Holly to a group of scientists and experts - Professor Hannah Fry, Dame Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock and Jason Fox - who seem to have unlocked the science and secrets of Father Christmas. Chris follows the clues and his own instincts to find the (Greg-Davies'-shaped) proof he desperately needs.
“Lenny Rush and James Buckley’s chemistry is just wonderful”
“If your threshold for schmaltz is reasonably high and you can accept quantum physics being applied to sleigh aerodynamics, this is good family fun. It may even melt the flintiest of hearts”
“A most charming seasonal tale’”
Original score composed by Jeremy Holland-Smith
Score Recordist - Tom Bailey
Score Mixer - John Prestagne
Score recorded at Abbey Road Studios and mixed at Air Studios
