Main content
This programme is not currently available on BBC iPlayer

The Nightmare Before Christmas

Animated musical fantasy set in a world where every holiday has its own special land. Tired of the same old routine in Hallowe'en Town, the Pumpkin King gatecrashes Christmas Town.

A magical stop-motion animated musical fantasy created by Tim Burton and set in a world where every holiday has its own special land. Jack Skellington, the Pumpkin King, tires of the same old routine in Hallowe'en Town and decides to gatecrash Christmas Town. He is instantly enraptured by the decorations, toys and warm spirit. However, not everyone feels the same about him.

1 hour, 10 minutes

Last on

Christmas Eve 201209:10

Credits

RoleContributor
Jack SkellingtonChris Sarandon
Jack Skellington (singing)Danny Elfman
Sally / ShockCatherine O'Hara
Dr FinkelsteinWilliam Hickey
LockPaul Reubens
SantaEdward Ivory
Big Witch / WWDSusan McBride
Corpse Kid / Corpse Mom / Small WitchDebi Durst
Harlequin Devil / Devil / Sax PlayerGreg Proops
Man Under Stairs / Vampire / Corpse DadKerry Katz
ProducerTim Burton
ProducerDenise Di Novi
WriterTim Burton
WriterMichael McDowell

Broadcasts

  • Sat 20 Dec 200811:50
  • Sun 20 Dec 200911:30
  • Tue 21 Dec 201012:40
  • Sat 17 Dec 201120:55
  • Fri 23 Dec 201123:45
  • Christmas Eve 201209:10