Lucy Worsley's Christmas Carol Odyssey

December. 01,2019      
Rating:
7.5
Trailer Synopsis Cast

Lucy Worsley reveals the surprising stories behind our favourite Christmas carols. From pagan rituals to religious conflicts, French dances and the First World War, carols reflect our history.

Lucy Worsley as  Self - Presenter

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Reviews

Scanialara
2019/12/01

You won't be disappointed!

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Gutsycurene
2019/12/02

Fanciful, disturbing, and wildly original, it announces the arrival of a fresh, bold voice in American cinema.

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Jonah Abbott
2019/12/03

There's no way I can possibly love it entirely but I just think its ridiculously bad, but enjoyable at the same time.

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Guillelmina
2019/12/04

The film's masterful storytelling did its job. The message was clear. No need to overdo.

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