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Minu pere The Heart of Christmas (2000–2011) Online
Original Title :
The Heart of Christmas
Genre :
TV Episode / Comedy
Year :
2000–2011
Directror :
Dewi Humphreys
Cast :
Robert Lindsay,Zoë Wanamaker,Daniela Denby-Ashe
Writer :
Paul Minett,Brian Leveson
Type :
TV Episode
Time :
50min
Rating :
7.1/10
Minu pere The Heart of Christmas (2000–2011) Online

Hoping to avoid yet another awful family Christmas Ben pretends to be ill so Susan calls his bluff and insists on taking him to see a doctor, which results in hospital admission. Meanwhile Janey is desperate to buy Kenzo the latest 'must have' toy and the boys take advantage of Ben's absence to throw a Christmas party. Then the news arrives from the hospital - Ben really is ill and his condition requires surgery.
Episode cast overview, first billed only:
Robert Lindsay Robert Lindsay - Ben Harper
Zoë Wanamaker Zoë Wanamaker - Susan Harper
Daniela Denby-Ashe Daniela Denby-Ashe - Janey Harper
Gabriel Thomson Gabriel Thomson - Michael Harper
Siobhan Hayes Siobhan Hayes - Abi Harper
Keiron Self Keiron Self - Roger Bailey
Rhodri Meilir Rhodri Meilir - Alfie Butts
Tayler Marshall Tayler Marshall - Kenzo Harper
Clive Russell Clive Russell - Professor Howard
Mike Walling Mike Walling - Vicar
Raymond Sawyer Raymond Sawyer - Mr Peterson
Ed Coleman Ed Coleman - Dr Cavell
Dominic Carter Dominic Carter - Orderly
Jack Brough Jack Brough - Panicky Father
Roy Heather Roy Heather - Man in Ward

Rhodri Meilir (Alfie Butts) also appeared in Daktaras Kas: The Runaway Bride (2006), another Christmas special which aired on BBC One on December 25, 2006.


User reviews

Lightbinder

Lightbinder

Not all the Christmas specials in the second half of 'My Family's' 11 year run (basically the post Nick years) were much good, largely because the BBC in their wisdom shoved two episodes together and hoped nobody would notice.

This episode is a good one though, and shows Robert Lindsay and Zoe Wannamaker at their brilliant bests as Ben and Susan. There are some lovely moments, as well as a more poignant end.

In a rare twist for 'My Family' there are even multiple story lines going on, and they all work, allowing the ever growing supporting cast to show how good they can be with decent material.

This is probably the last good 'My Family' Christmas special.