A Christmas Carol (1984) Filming locations, Shrewsbury.

[@TruthLayden]

I'm so shocked that a making of documentary was never made of this film! I remember it's initial airing in '84, & my old man taping it, commercials & all, so it could be played each Christmas Eve! I still have that vhs, but sadly, I doubt it would playback again! Thanks for giving this great film the attention it deserves! God Bless & Merry Christmas!

[@thirdratecontent585]

What a lovely memory and the VHS (adverts and everything!) sounds absolutely incredible. I know you said it’s a bit decrepit now but you could possibly get it converted into a digital format? 🧐 Thank you for the kind words and merry Christmas 🤶 🎄🧑‍🎄 “God bless us every one”!!

[@rachelmorton7496]

I was a patient at eye ear and throat hospital while filing and my memories are magical watching the scenes

[@thirdratecontent585]

This is lovely to hear. Thanks for taking the time to tell us Rachel 👍

[@jeffcargile9372]

Thanks for this. My favorite interpretation as well.

[@thirdratecontent585]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@nicolaarcher9929]

I visit Shrewsbury for the first time last weekend and realised they had filmed this amazing film there. I am going back now I know more about the locations etc. I just watched both your presentation on this and thanks for the clarity on the house which is Scrooge’s as number 6 and not 7 as internet info suggests. Great content and precision to detail on facts and info. Can now go back and much more informed for my next visit 🤩.

[@thirdratecontent585]

Reading this comment makes doing both these films even more worthwhile (other than that I enjoyed making them) so thank you 👍

[@mozartbabe]

Most times when I visited England was in Oxford. But next time, I shall visit Shrewsbury 🎄🕯️🎄 Each year I've watched this version of A Christmas Carol.

[@thirdratecontent585]

Thank you for the view and I’m sure you’ll be glad you visited Shrewsbury 🎄🎄🎅

[@StephenMerchant-up8sg]

You must visit. English history was changed 4 miles away in 1403 when Henry IV stayed at the Henry Tudor House in Shrewsbury a few nights before. It's a bar restaurant now!

[@joybranch-londesborough6617]

It was wonderful running across your content. This version is my absolute favorite as well. 2nd the Alistair Sim version. I find Charles Dickens,' A Christmas Carol, a true masterpiece.

[@thirdratecontent585]

Thank you! A Christmas Carol is an integral part of Christmas in my opinion 👍

[@joybranch-londesborough6617]

@thirdratecontent585 When this movie first aired, it was sponsored by IBM Computers. Mostly, if not all, IBM commercials throughout the airing. I've often wondered if Bill Murphy's movie "Scrooged" was the idea for their production? The movies, "live version", was sponsored by ICB network or something like that. It also seemed to have easter eggs, as a nod. Just curious, from one "A Christmas Carol" fan to another. Have you also ever considered that?

[@zz_2125]

This video is how I originally found out about your channel. The 1984 version of a Christmas Carol remains one of my favourite versions and a must watch during the festive period. Good job and well done Third Rate Content.

[@thirdratecontent585]

Well I’m very glad you found us and Thank you for taking the time to say this. Its my favourite adaptation (but then I’m biased lol) 👍

[@vincentlock1354]

In my opinion Christmas carol with George c Scott is the best, I've watched it so many times, the Albert Finney version comes a close second.I found this video very interesting,thank you for making it.

[@thirdratecontent585]

I appreciate you taking the time to comment thank you. They are both great versions the 1984 adaptation is my favourite also 👍

[@thirdratecontent585]

RIP David Warner.

[@pamburt]

Hi there! I stumbled upon your video purely by accident, but just wanted to say that I lived in Shrewsbury until 1996 and remember the filming of A Christmas Carol quite well. Thanks for all the great memories, this certainly brought a few nice ones back. Regarding your question about the Lady Chapel churchyard and whether or not there were railings there in 1984, I can help you out with that one. I used to sit in that churchyard in 1984 and read a book during good weather and can confirm that there were no railings there at that time. I think the original railings were ripped out for the war effort in WW2 when metal was badly needed. Hope this helps ! Cheers

[@thirdratecontent585]

Hi Pam. 👍 I’m so happy you stumbled across my video and enjoyed watching it, hearing this makes it a worthwhile endeavour tho tbf I really enjoyed making it. It must’ve been such an amazing experience to actually see the movie being shot. You’re answer to the question of the railings in lady chapel churchyard finally puts that to bed and is much appreciated by me (and anyone who reads it I’m sure). Anyway thanks for the kind words and correspondence 👍👍

[@joybranch-londesborough6617]

What a lovely piece of the puzzle found out. I remember the year it came out and watching it as it aired the first time.

[@danshobbies13]

My favorite Christmas Carol is this one. Not much has changed. I like that the tombstone is still there with his name on it.

[@thirdratecontent585]

Yes I doubt much will change as most of the buildings featured are grade 1 or 2 listed. Thanks for the view and comment 👍👍

[@aarondyer.pianist]

It's my favorite, too. Saw it on CBS back in 1984 and every year thereafter.

[@thirdratecontent585]

This is great to hear. Thank you

[@elizabethsabatino6347]

I really enjoyed this. I remember watching it when it was first shown on television. Thank you for making this!

[@thirdratecontent585]

Thank you for watching and leaving a comment, and it’s my pleasure. Don’t miss part 2 links in the comments 👍

[@keith4usa1]

Wonderful job Brilliant film..We visited these Locations a couple of Years ago, but you have shown a lot more..Thankyou and WELL DONE !!

[@thirdratecontent585]

Thank you for the kind words they are much appreciated and congratulations on your great taste 👌👍 also the new vid filmed this year (2021) has the locations we couldn’t show properly in this film due to 2020 reasons. Links pinned in the comments above

[@funkyflights]

Great video! I watch this version all the time, it’s my favorite ! Good job showing the locations and pictures from the sets … ✊

[@thirdratecontent585]

Thank you, it was a pleasure to make. And thank you for taking the time to tell us you enjoyed. 👍 It’s definitely my favourite version too (Followed by Alastair Sims)

[@steelcityowl1]

Thanks for all the effort you put in for making this film. It's very interesting seeing the locations from such a classic film

[@thirdratecontent585]

A pleasure! Thank you for taking the time to tell us you enjoyed

[@sandrascott5299]

Enjoyed the video, thanks, A Christmas carol is my favourite story.

[@thirdratecontent585]

Thank you. A Christmas Carol is a timeless classic

[@realboltfan]

Thank you so much for this!!!! Grew up on this and love filming location. Alone on Christmas eve this brought some joy. Cheers from San Diego, California.

[@thirdratecontent585]

Thank you for watching and I’m glad you enjoyed the film it was a pleasure to make. Merry Christmas 🎄

[@wolverinewarlord]

Great review. Thank you so much. Definitely my favorite version of Dickens' classic.

[@thirdratecontent585]

A pleasure and thank you

[@kevinhowardsalt]

Very good video, we're off to Shrewsbury tomorrow and will look at some of these so thank you very much!

[@thirdratecontent585]

Thank you! It’s a pleasure, hope you have a lovely time 👍

[@LilBlighter]

I did the Shrewsbury tour today. Wonderful. Guess what I'm watching tonight?

[@thirdratecontent585]

Let me guess?🤔 sounds like a lovely way to spend the afternoon by the way

[@bookadmirer.3699]

Thank you for taking the time to make this video!

[@thirdratecontent585]

It was a pleasure. Thank you for watching.

[@StephenMerchant-up8sg]

I remember these days well. I did a few road signs for 'Clockwork' a John Cleese film part made on the Oswestry outskirts so I thought I was The Man for the signwriting on this too. Unfortunately I got bladdered on the Saturday afternoon when they were interviewing potential local craftspeople on Town Walls. I was a slurring idiot and got nothing. To get back I drove into town at 3am to have some of that poultry hanging up in The Square. Hopeless, ringfenced security all round. They won

[@thirdratecontent585]

You can’t win them all Stephen. Tho no free Turkey sucks! (Or is that clucks? 🤣) And the John Cleese movie is decent (other than the awkward scene with the Brummie bloke in the woods and an awful and very telling for the time public school joke). So did you do the road signs? Like the one near nescliffe? I did at one time consider covering the scenes nearby. Tho I’ve lost my notes now (and haven’t watched the dvd in years lol) ps I’ve talked to A Davies (master joiner lol) who got a job making sets for Christmas Carol (it was after I made the films tho) also the stories he told me probably wouldn’t be suitable for KZbin 🤣🤣 Thanks for the comment once again 👍

[@StephenMerchant-up8sg]

@@thirdratecontent585 Oh you've set me off! There was a very desirable MILF barmaid in the 3 Fishes {no not Carol Decker} who I witnessed being chatted up by a bunch of professional film crew. I always wondered how that went! The Clockwise stuff was in a caravan park somewhere on the road to Knockin. I watched a whole scene being filmed with 3 moggy minors sliced at different angles which included a bride! There is no bride scene in the film! A cutting room floor job. Amazing the money wasted but as long as the budget gets used and doesn't go over

[@StephenMerchant-up8sg]

@@thirdratecontent585 Alan D is a good friend. Known him many years. In fact I think it was Al who got me the work

[@TOG1962]

Very interesting video. I always imagined this version was shot in the US simply because of George C Scott. As for the railings I think they would have been removed n the 1940s as part of the war effort.

[@thirdratecontent585]

Thank you for the kind words and support they are much appreciated 👍 You’re correct about the railings they were definitely removed for the WW2 war effort. If you enjoyed this don’t miss part 2 which I’ve pinned a link to here in the comments

[@helenjones5428]

Great content 👍

[@thirdratecontent585]

Thank you! 👍

[@iraceruk]

Fascinating! 👍 This is the best version in my opinion, but we also love the musical adaptation starring Albert Finney.

[@thirdratecontent585]

Thank you for the kind comment it’s much appreciated. I haven’t actually seen that version. I’ll watch it this Christmas 👍

[@iraceruk]

@@thirdratecontent585 Seriously?! It's very good (if you like musicals) and it's available on KZbin: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r2iznGSgmMZ_eqs

[@iraceruk]

@@thirdratecontent585 This one is fantastic, too. It won an Oscar: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n3-ZeoCQe9yMa5I Merry Christmas fellow Scrooge fan! 👍

[@StephenMerchant-up8sg]

Over in Telford for some filming, I wasn't there but apparently Edward Woodward...on stilts and extra long victorian coat let slip some buttons and advertised the fact that he had no underwear!

[@thirdratecontent585]

Obviously he wasn’t shy (or cold) and had no concerns about “shrinkage” lol

[@tigershrew1]

Anthony Walters or Little T as I knew him early 90s lived in my street (Coton crescent) lovely family used to go on Holiday with um....went to prestressed then Shrewsbury school

[@thirdratecontent585]

Thanks for the info it’s nice to have some background. And thank you for the comment 👍

[@thirdratecontent585]

If you enjoyed this then don’t miss A Christmas Carol (1984) Filming Locations Revisited. (2021) kzbin.info/www/bejne/mHzHaYp-mc9mZ5Y A Christmas Carol (1984) full movie kzbin.info/www/bejne/qGLZfqGQZaabj6c

[@AlanCofer]

where exactly are the arches you showed? Street? Thanks.

[@thirdratecontent585]

The way I went was walk over the Castlewalk footbridge from Castlefields to Monkmoor and turn right as soon as you come of the bridge then walk for half a mile along a footpath (quite muddy) you can’t miss them. Middle arch is where the filming happened. Underdale Rd is probably the closest street but it’s not nearby. Thanks for the interest 👍

[@johnnyd63]

I'm surprised there aren't any Walmart stores or burger joints there now.

[@thirdratecontent585]

There used to be a McDonald’s in the town centre up until about 4 years ago. There’s still a couple in other areas of the town. We don’t have Walmart in the U.K. and again their (supermarkets) not in the town centre. 👍

[@louisecoupland]

The railings at Old St Chad's

[@louisecoupland]

I think they were taken during the war

[@thirdratecontent585]

Thank you Louise it was during WW2 I believe. It was a national scheme (I’ve learnt this since making the vid)

[@louisecoupland]

@@thirdratecontent585for ammunition I think, yes everywhere was effected, sad, but understandable. I am learning things from you and I am sharing my knowledge, which is buried in my brain, so it's nice to bring it out to help you.

[@thirdratecontent585]

@@louisecoupland Well we are all on a journey together on Third Rate content and I appreciate you adding to our experiences, so thank you

[@louisecoupland]

@@thirdratecontent585 Your Very Welcome. Loving the Journey x

[@monijuanpaco]

I didn't like it, I love it!!! Thank you

[@thirdratecontent585]

I don’t like this reply, I LOVE IT!! Thank you 👍

[@efa666]

Look here, beneath my robe!

[@thirdratecontent585]

That robe 😱🤣. Thanks for the comment

[@billdennis3681]

I whacked them making the film in 84.

[@thirdratecontent585]

That would’ve been interesting to see 👍