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Love Actually's Richard Curtis has only seen movie twice in 20 years after 'ghastly' viewing

Love Actually creator Richard Curtis has opened up about his new Christmas movie, adding that he has only ever seen the iconic film twice in the 20 years since it was released

Love Actually - starring Hugh Grant and Martine McCutcheon - has become a Christmas favourite over the last 20 years (Image: Publicity picture)"The second time was with a live orchestra at Drury Lane and that was wonderful. For his latest movie venture, Richard, at 68, took inspiration from his personal festive celebrations for the screenplay, notably a moment where the village folk relish in a bracing dip on Christmas morning. That Christmas follows the residents of Wellington-on-Sea as they prepare for the festive holidayThe brilliant cast for the movie includes none other than Doctor Who’s Jodie Whittaker, lending her voice to Mrs Williams, and Succession’s Brian Cox in the role of Santa Claus.

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