Dir. Frank Capra, US, 1946, 130 mins. Cast. James Stewart, Donna Reed, Gloria Grahame.

Is it even Christmas if you haven’t seen this film for the 408th time? Escape the last-minute shopping panic and settle down at PAC with a complimentary mince pie and the best Christmas film ever.

The old ones really are the best and no Christmas is complete without a visit from an angel, or in this case an angel in training. Angel Clarence is sent down from heaven to help desperate George Bailey as he battles to grasp what is important in life. As Clarence shows George what the world would be like if he had never been born George learns how loved and valued he is by all who surround him.

And don’t forget, every time a bell rings an angel gets its wings. Happy Christmas one and all.