# What is the Most Accurate Version of A Christmas Carol? (1935-1979)

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Podcast: [Scrooge: A Christmas Carol Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/scrooge-a-christmas-carol-podcast-7096743)
Published: 2025-10-25T12:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

There are countless versions of A Christmas Carol, but which is the most accurate to the book? I've listed 100 important plot points and character descriptions, and I'll be scoring 12 versions (from 1935-1979) on their accuracy. Most podcasts are audio only, but this episode is best watched as a YouTube video. Watch here: https://youtu.be/Kt3KFYaRicE If you're new to the podcast, I'm comparing 12 versions that I talked about on season 1 of Scrooge: A Christmas Carol Podcast. Check out all the other episodes here or wherever you get your podcasts.

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