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Feature film — 1999

The Greatest Store in the World (1999)

5.61h 14mDrama — Family — TV Movie

Geraldine and her two daughters, Livvie and Angeline, are living rough on the streets on London. When their van blows up, they must find an alternative place to stay. At first, they live in temporary housing, but the conditions are unbearable. Geraldine reacts quickly and the family decides to take up residence in Scottley's, the best department store in London. They must keep it a secret from doorman Brian (whom the girls call Mr. Whiskers), and a couple of bumbling thieves who want to rob the store safe of its jewels.

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Director: Jane Prowse

On screen

Cast & crew

Dervla Kirwan as Mum

Dervla Kirwan

Mum

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Elizabeth Earl

Livvy

Holly Earl as Angeline

Holly Earl

Angeline

Peter Capaldi as Mr. Whiskers

Peter Capaldi

Mr. Whiskers

Ricky Tomlinson as Santa

Ricky Tomlinson

Santa

Sean Hughes as Elf

Sean Hughes

Elf

Helen Schlesinger as Miss Greystone

Helen Schlesinger

Miss Greystone

Brian Blessed as Mr. Scottley

Brian Blessed

Mr. Scottley

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Amanda Symonds

WPC Mathley

Philip Wright as Mr. Norris

Philip Wright

Mr. Norris

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Kelly Knatchbull

Scrooge

Devon Anderson as David

Devon Anderson

David

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