This sequel to the popular British comedy sees a new teacher (David Tennant) take over. When he enters his school in the National 'Song for Christmas' Competition, he and his pregnant wife, and the schoolchildren, embark on an epic road trip that ends up with a birth and a donkey, where he must embrace his fears and become a hero.
Directed by Debbie Isitt
holiday
woman director
christmas
Rank
#113 in 2012·#5185 overall
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Letterboxd
2.9 / 5
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Cast
David Tennant
Donald / Roderick Peterson
Marc Wootton
Mr. Poppy
Pam Ferris
Mrs. Bevan
Jessica Hynes
Angel Matthews
Joanna Page
Mrs. Sarah Peterson
Jason Watkins
Gordon Shakespeare
Ian McNeice
Mr. Peterson's Dad
Rosie Cavaliero
Miss Rye
Pixie Davies
Pixie
George Potts
Supply Teacher 1
Claire Vousden
Supply Teacher 2
Amanda Lawrence
Supply Teacher 3
Crew
Debbie Isitt
Director
Debbie Isitt
Writer
Debbie Isitt
Original Music Composer
Greg Keith
Set Dresser
Rob Inch
Stunt Coordinator
Popular Reviews
453 reviews
James ML
7.0★ · 12/26/25
“this film goes to show that you can get away with any legal issues as long as you make good enough music. and you know who else did that? p diddy.” — jason lockley
“this film goes to show that you can get away with any legal issues as long as you make good enough music. and you know who else did that? p diddy.” — jason lockley
Jacob Dodd
5.0★ · 12/25/25
jail my boy Poppy for Bob’s sake 🙏
jail my boy Poppy for Bob’s sake 🙏
dee
7.0★ · 12/25/25
life imprisonment for all of them
life imprisonment for all of them
katie
7.0★ · 12/25/25
Love nativity but not as good as the other one. Just logging now forgot to on christmas
Love nativity but not as good as the other one. Just logging now forgot to on christmas
SaintlyCrown501
5.0★ · 12/24/25
David Tennant and David Tennant's twin brother David Tennant were definitely the best parts of this film along with Jason Watkins' Gordon Shakespeare.
David Tennant and David Tennant's twin brother David Tennant were definitely the best parts of this film along with Jason Watkins' Gordon Shakespeare.
