Movie

The Truth About Christmas Carols

200859mDocumentaryHistory

Overview

Composer Howard Goodall uncovers the surprising and often secret history of the Christmas carol including how, over the centuries, carols have been banned by both church and state.

Director
  • Jonathan Mayo

Where to watch

Region: GB · via JustWatch / TMDB
Free
BBC iPlayerBBC iPlayer

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Top cast

Howard Goodall
Howard Goodall
Himself - Presenter
Ronald Hutton
Ronald Hutton
Self

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