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The Truth About Christmas Carols (2008)

Genre : Documentary

Runtime : 59M

Director : Jonathan Mayo

Synopsis

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.

Actors

Howard Goodall
Howard Goodall
Himself - Presenter

Crews

Jonathan Mayo
Jonathan Mayo
Director

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