Is The Truth About Christmas Carols on BBC iPlayer UK?

Name: The Truth About Christmas Carols
Director: Jonathan Mayo
Genre: Documentary, History
Released: 2008
Cast: Howard Goodall, Douglas Alexander, Paula Gooder, Ronald Hutton

Yes, The Truth About Christmas Carols (2008) is currently available to stream on BBC iPlayer UK.

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The Truth About Christmas Carols(2008)

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Synopsis

Composer Howard Goodall uncovers the surprising and often secret history of the Christmas carol including how, over the centuries, carols have been banned by both church and state.