Is it even actually Christmas without a trip to Bedford Falls? You know the plot by now surely, but if it somehow has passed you by, after George Bailey (James Stewart) wishes he had never been born, an angel (Henry Travers) is sent to earth to make George's wish come true. George starts to realize how many lives he has changed and impacted, and how they would be different if he was never there – yes, undoubtedly an enormous nod to Dickens’ Christmas Carol.

Whilst this is very much Jimmy Stewart’s film, the immensely skilful cinematography and superb ensemble cast elevate IAWL to a whole new tier of Hollywood golden oldies, its deft balancing of themes, some extremely bleak, whilst never sliding into mawkish sentimentality is an incredible feat, and results in a timeless classic. Come and celebrate its 75th Christmas. Way to go, Clarence!