It's A Wonderful Life named favourite festive film by radio listeners

Published date21 December 2020
Publication titleMyLondon (England)
The movie, starring James Stewart, topped a ranking of 12 festive films of all time – with Die Hard in second place.

Festive favourites The Muppet Christmas Carol, Home Alone and Elf completed the top five in the poll of BBC Radio 2 listeners.

Film critic James King said: “It’s A Wonderful Life is what Christmas is all about, friendship, kindness and the importance of family, even in the toughest times.”

Second-placed Die Hard -which was originally released during summer months -has since acquired status as a festive film, thanks to its plot taking place on Christmas Eve.

King said: “As for Die Hard in the runner-up spot Well, it should finally answer the question as to whether John McClane’s antics in the Nakatomi Plaza constitute a Christmas film or not.”

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