Bernard and the Genie (1991) | Alan Cumming, Lenny Henry | Richard Curtis Christmas Comedy

Bernard and the Genie (1991) – A charming and hilarious British Christmas comedy from the writer of Four Weddings and a Funeral and Love Actually . Art dealer Bernard Bottle (Alan Cumming) is having the worst day imaginable—fired by his vicious boss (Rowan Atkinson), dumped by his girlfriend, and betrayed by his best friend. When he accidentally releases a 2,000-year-old genie named Josephus (Lenny Henry) from an antique lamp, his luck finally begins to change. But as Bernard discovers, wishes come with consequences . This forgotten festive gem is packed with Richard Curtis' signature wit, heart, and a surprising amount of warmth. Winner of the Radio Times TV Comedy Performance of the Year award for Lenny Henry .<br /><br />🔹 Starring: Alan Cumming, Lenny Henry, Rowan Atkinson, Denis Lill, Angie Clarke, Andrée Bernard, Bob Geldof, Gary Lineker<br />🔹 Director: Paul Weiland<br />🔹 Writer: Richard Curtis (Four Weddings and a Funeral, Notting Hill, Love Actually, Blackadder)<br />🔹 Genre: Fantasy Comedy, Christmas Film, British Comedy<br />🔹 Network: BBC Television<br />🔹 Awards: Lenny Henry – Radio Times TV Comedy Performance of the Year <br />🔹 Release Year: 1991<br />🔹 Runtime: 67 minutes<br /><br />💬 Why Watch?<br />✓ The perfect hidden gem for fans of Richard Curtis' sharp, heartfelt comedy.<br />✓ Rowan Atkinson in a hilariously villainous role as Bernard's awful boss.<br />✓ A genuinely moving story about friendship, kindness, and the true meaning of Christmas.<br />✓ A treasure trove of 90s British pop culture cameos.