Hallmark’s ‘Jolly Good Christmas’ Is Christmas In London

Photo: Reshma Shetty, Will Kemp Credit: ©2022 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Rob Baker Ashton

Ready for some jollyness and Christmas in London? Then get ready for Hallmark’s Jolly Good Christmas. This is a delightful Countdown To Christmas movie set in London Town. This is a comedy about falling in love!

Starring in A Jolly Good Christmas is Will Kemp (Christmas WaltzReign), Reshma Shetty (Royal PainsMonarch), Callum Blue (Mix Up In The MediterraneanThe Tudors), Su McLaughlin (When The Screaming StartsRoom For A View), James Faulkner (Downton AbbeyGame Of Thrones), Sophie Hopkins (ClassDoctors), Amerjit Deu (DumboBollywood Queen), Montana Manning (Daddy IssuesThe Little Secret), Sean Knopp (Dash For Cash, Doctors), Martin Miller (PrimevalCoronation Street), Oona Kirsch (Father Brown, Midsomer Murders), Matt Ray Brown (EveApocryphal), Melanie Wilder (BreedersInformer), Maryhee Yoon (The AuthorA Search Through The Aisles), Charlie Carter (Blithe SpiritEastenders), Skyla-Chi Khamjani Wilson (Kindred), Andrea Vasiliou (Wonder WomanKrypton), Clementine Woods, Roanna Appleby (Whitstable Pearl, The Baby), and Gary Tushaw (Thanks For The Memories)

Credit: ©2022 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Rob Baker Ashton
Credit: ©2022 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Rob Baker Ashton

Ron Oliver (Christmas At The Plaza, Falling For Christmas) wrote the script. Jonathan Wright (Christmas CEO, Love, Romance & Chocolate) is the director. 

What Is Hallmark’s Jolly Good Christmas About?

According to the Hallmark press release, “David (Kemp) is an American architect who recently moved to London for a prime opportunity in a prestigious firm. With just three days before Christmas, he has yet to purchase a gift for his girlfriend, who also happens to be the boss’s daughter.”

“While out shopping, David crosses paths with Anji (Shetty), a professional shopper, who raises an eyebrow over his choice of a gift card. When David and Anji end up crossing paths again, he decides to hire her in the hopes of finding just the right gift. Thanks to a series of unexpected events, David finds himself on a wild adventure across Jolly Old London as Anji helps him search for the perfect present.”

Photo: Will Kemp. Reshma Shetty Credit: ©2022 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Rob Baker Ashton
Photo: Will Kemp. Reshma Shetty Credit: ©2022 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Rob Baker Ashton

When Can You Watch Hallmark’s Jolly Good Christmas?

The premiere of Jolly Good Christmas is on Saturday, October 29, at 8 p.m., Eastern.

Encore showings include Sunday, October 30, at 6 p.m., Thursday, November 3, at 8 p.m., Saturday, November 12, at 2 p.m., Wednesday, November 16, at 6 a.m., and Friday, November 25, at 10 a.m., all times Eastern.

Be sure to check listings for any changes or additional showtimes.

Photo: Reshma Shetty, Will Kemp Credit: ©2022 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Rob Baker Ashton
Photo: Reshma Shetty, Will Kemp Credit: ©2022 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Rob Baker Ashton

Will Kemp Dances In Hallmark’s  Jolly Good Christmas

Kempers will be thrilled to know that the dapper Mr. Kemp will be dancing in this Hallmark Christmas movie.

Photo: Sophie Hopkins, Will Kemp, Reshma Shetty Credit: ©2022 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Rob Baker Ashton
Photo: Sophie Hopkins, Will Kemp, Reshma Shetty Credit: ©2022 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Rob Baker Ashton

Reshma Shetty Wants Fans To ‘Chill With A Little Jollyness’

On Tuesday, Hallmark newcomer Reshma Shetty wrote on Instagram, “October 29 th 8 pm get some hot chocolate or even better red wine and just chill with a little jollyness! Is that a word?”

 

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Will Kemp replied “It is now!! 😂🥳😘”

The Hallmark Channel added, “Jollyness is a state of mind! 🎄❤️🎁”

Photo: Will Kemp, Reshma Shetty Credit: ©2022 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Rob Baker Ashton
Photo: Will Kemp, Reshma Shetty Credit: ©2022 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Rob Baker Ashton

Ron Oliver Wrote Jolly Good Christmas

Followers of director and writer Ron Oliver’s social media may know that Ron Oliver wrote this movie, originally titled Christmas In London.

Photo: Will Kemp, Reshma Shetty Credit: ©2022 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Rob Baker Ashton
Photo: Will Kemp, Reshma Shetty Credit: ©2022 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Rob Baker Ashton

The story is inspired by the classic Frank Capra movie, It Happened One Night.

However, the A Timeless Christmas director originally planned on directing this work, and intended on the movie starring his muse, Ryan Paevey. But, in the end, he shared on Twitter that he was happy about the directorial change. “Just wrote the script, very happy Mr Wright is at the helm!”

Photo: Reshma Shetty, Will Kemp, Sophie Hopkins Credit: ©2022 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Rob Baker Ashton
Photo: Reshma Shetty, Will Kemp, Sophie Hopkins Credit: ©2022 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Rob Baker Ashton

Don’t miss the premiere of  Jolly Good Christmas. This is onSaturday, October 29, at 8 p.m., Eastern, on the Hallmark Channel.

 

Georgia Makitalo

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