The Greatest Store in the World (1999)
1h 14m
Running Time
December 24, 1999Release Date
The Greatest Store in the World (1999)
1h 14m
Running Time
December 24, 1999Release Date
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Plot.
Geraldine and her two daughters, Livvie and Angeline, are living rough on the streets on London. When their van blows up, they must find an alternative place to stay. At first, they live in temporary housing, but the conditions are unbearable. Geraldine reacts quickly and the family decides to take up residence in Scottley's, the best department store in London. They must keep it a secret from doorman Brian (whom the girls call Mr. Whiskers), and a couple of bumbling thieves who want to rob the store safe of its jewels.
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Cast & Crew.
Dervla Kirwan
Mum
Elizabeth Earl
Livvy
Holly Earl
Angeline
Ricky Tomlinson
Santa
Peter Capaldi
Mr. Whiskers
Sean Hughes
Elf
Jane Prowse
Director
Alex Shearer
Writer
Helen Schlesinger
Miss Greystone
Brian Blessed
Mr. Scottley
Carl Davis
Composer
Amanda Symonds
WPC Mathley
Paul Wheeler
Cinematographer
Philip Wright
Mr. Norris
Frances Parker
Editor
Kelly Knatchbull
Scrooge
Devon Anderson
David
Rachel Stevens
Rachel
Hannah Spearritt
Hannah
Paul Cattermole
Paul
Jon Lee
Jon
Bradley Mcintosh
Bradley
Isla Blair
Grand Lady
Mark Gould
Homeless Boy
Media.
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Wiki.
The Greatest Store in the World is a book written by Alex Shearer, later made into a made-for-television film which was broadcast on 24 December 1999 by CBBC (on BBC One). The TV movie has been shown a few times at Christmas on the CBBC channel. It was filmed in the famous London department store Harrods (though the name "Harrods" is not used in the story).