The Greatest Store in the World
Brief Synopsis
After their van/home blows up, an unemployed mother and her two daughters face homelessness. That is, until they create a secret hideout inside a wonderful department store. But a wary security guard is out to put a stop to their little ruse.
Cast & Crew
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Jane Prowse
Director
Dervla Kirwan
Geraldine
Ricky Tomlinson
Santa
Sean Hughes
Elf
Peter Capaldi
Mr Whiskers
Helen Schlesinger
Miss Greystone
Film Details
Also Known As
Greatest Store in the World
Genre
Adaptation
Drama
Release Date
2000
Production Company
Carlton International Media Group; HBO Network- Home Box Office; Hbo Entertainment
Distribution Company
BBC (Main Listing)
Location
England, United Kingdom
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 27m
Synopsis
After their van/home blows up, an unemployed mother and her two daughters face homelessness. That is, until they create a secret hideout inside a wonderful department store. But a wary security guard is out to put a stop to their little ruse.
Director
Jane Prowse
Director
Cast
Dervla Kirwan
Geraldine
Ricky Tomlinson
Santa
Sean Hughes
Elf
Peter Capaldi
Mr Whiskers
Helen Schlesinger
Miss Greystone
Elizabeth Earl
Livvy
Holly Earl
Angeline
Brian Blessed
Mr Scottley
Devon Anderson
David
Isla Blair
Grand Lady
Jelcna Budmit
Mia Revers
Mark Could
Homeless Boy
Jacqui Gordon-lawrence
Maggie
Kelly Knatchbull
Scrooge
Sion Lloyd
Sports And Recreation Assistant
John Owens
Camping Department Assistant
Samantha Sharp
Kid In Audience
Jenny Tarren
Bedding Assistant
Sean Wightman
Security Patrolman
Philip Wright
Mr North
Brigid Zengeni
Housing Assistant
Crew
Davina Belling
Executive Producer
Leigh Bellis
Costume Designer
Jean Bergin
Production Accountant
Chris Burdon
Dubbing Mixer
Matthew Carver
Assistant Director
Lee Crichlow
Effects Editor
Fiona Curran
Dialogue Editor
Carl Davis
Music
Peter Diamond
Stunt Coordinator
Polly Eltes
Photography
Lucy Elton
On-Set Dresser
Richard Elton
Production Designer
Ann Fielden
Casting Director
Richard Finney
Boom Operator
Michael Forte
Executive Producer
Dominic Fysh
Assistant Director
Gillian Gordon
Producer
Janice Gould
Makeup Artist
Annie Hargreaves
Art Director
Jonathan Harrison
Camera Operator
Robert Jones
Production
Gillian Martin
Wardrobe
Hilary Martin
Makeup
Elaine Matthews
Script Supervisor
Elaine Mccormack
Production Coordinator
Simon Morris
Assistant Director
Julian Morson
Camera Operator
Frances Parker
Editor
Clive Parsons
Executive Producer
Phillip Pinchin
Unit Manager
Steve Pugh
Grip
Annie Rees
Line Producer
Dan Roberts
Assistant Editor
Scott Rowlatt
Location Manager
Vivianne Scott
Titles
Christine Secombe
Other
Robert Shacklady
Other
Alex Shearer
Source Material (From Novel)
Alex Shearer
Screenwriter
Martin Stephens
Camera Operator
Nicole Uprichard
Assistant
Paul Wheeler
Director Of Photography
Bruce White
Sound Recordist
Gary Willis
Lighting
Film Details
Also Known As
Greatest Store in the World
Genre
Adaptation
Drama
Release Date
2000
Production Company
Carlton International Media Group; HBO Network- Home Box Office; Hbo Entertainment
Distribution Company
BBC (Main Listing)
Location
England, United Kingdom
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 27m
Quotes
Trivia
Miscellaneous Notes
Aired in United States December 2, 2000
Originally telecast in the United Kingdom December 24, 1999.
