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The Father Christmas Affair

Season 4, Episode 7, Aired Dec 24, 1976

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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.
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Quotes
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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.
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- Chrismas Display Unit: Ho Ho Ho little boy, have I got a surprise for you!
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Notes
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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!"
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- First episode with copyright date in Roman numerals.
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