The Greatest Store in the World is a BBC telefilm, based on a novel by Alex Shearer.
Synopsis[]
The story is told in flashback by Livvy, a bright young girl who is in police custody on Christmas Day. As she is questioned, she reveals that for several days, she and her equally resourceful mother Geraldine and younger sister Angeline have been living in a department store called "Scottley's" since their camper van blew up. As the story progresses, the family deal with outsmarting staff, in particular Mr. Whiskers the friendly but suspicious doorman, icy deputy manager Ms. Greystone, and Santa and his elf. There is also a guest appearance from S Club 7 in an advertising stunt by department store owner Mr. Scottley. On Christmas morning, Greystone, "Father" and his "elf" attempt to burgle the store safe.
Cast[]
| Actress/actor | Character |
|---|---|
| The Williams Family | |
| Dervla Kirwan | Geraldine |
| Elizabeth Earl | Livvy |
| Holly Earl | Angeline |
| Managers and Staff of Scottley's | |
| Peter Capaldi | Mr. Whiskers |
| Helen Schlesinger | Ms. Greystone |
| Ricky Tomlinson | "Father Christmas" |
| Sean Hughes | "Elf" |
| Brian Blessed | Mr. Scottley |
| Staff and Pupils of Livvy's School | |
| Philip Wright | Mr. Norris |
| Devon Anderson | David |
| Guest Stars: S Club 7 | |
| Tina Barrett | Paul Cattermole |
| Jon Lee | Bradley McIntosh |
| Jo O'Meara | Hannah Spearritt |
| Rachel Stevens | |