The Father Christmas Affair

Season 4, Episode 7, Aired
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When the mechanical Father Christmas proves that it can't be trusted, Mr. Grace offers a bonus for one of the staff to portray the store Santa. Meanwhile, Mr. Humphries and Mr. Lucas attempt to help Mr. Grainger prepare for a song-and-dance show at an old-folks' home.
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    • Trivia

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      • Goof: At the end, when Mr. Grace is inspecting the Father Christmases, you can see his secretary behind the scenery waiting for her cue. Edit

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      • Some public television stations in the US air an edited version of this episode.

        The original ending shows Young Mr. Grace selecting Mr. Grainger (who is wearing black greasepaint à la Al Jolson) to play Santa Claus. A black child then gives Grainger a hug. In the edited version, Young Mr. Grace picks Mrs. Slocombe to play Santa, followed by an earlier scene of Slocombe saying "Ho, ho, ho, little boy! Have I got a surprise for you!" Edit

      • First episode with copyright date in Roman numerals. Edit

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      • Mrs.Slocombe: (start of meeting) Well, I hope it's not going to take long. If I'm not home on the stroke of seven, my pussy starts clawing at my busy lizzy. Edit
      • Chrismas Display Unit: Ho Ho Ho little boy, have I got a surprise for you! Edit

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