
The Hollywood director tells us what the Dickens he was thinking when he cast Jim Carrey as Scrooge.
Jim Carrey and Robert Zemeckis reinterpret the Dickens classic in the motion capture A Christmas Carol.

Jim Carrey says that Alastair Sim's Ebenezer Scrooge inspired his portrayal of the character.

Scrooge is named the greatest Christmas movie ever by The Times.

A blue plaque is unveiled at the London home of late character actor Alastair Sim.

Boxing Day
Today: 'FlashForward': Let the games begin - Click in for a preview of episode eight of FlashForward.
Neighbours: 5773: Toadie and Elle discover the truth.
Wednesday, 17:30 on Five.
Home and Away: 4953: Ruby conjures a plan to help Charlie.
Wednesday, 18:00 on Five.
Hollyoaks: 2688: Anita's lies are exposed.
Wednesday, 18:30 on Channel 4.
Emmerdale: Natasha confronts Nathan and Leyla.
Wednesday, 19:00 on ITV1.
Coronation Street: John's released from prison.
Wednesday, 19:30 on ITV1.
EastEnders: Archie makes a shock confession to Peggy.
Thursday, 19:30 on BBC One.