Work, childcare, school - lots of things in life can get in the way and cause you to miss the cut-off date for sending Christmas cards and presents in time for 25 December.

Expect lots of smiles and hugs and stories of the good old days, some of which, embellished or not, Sternberg will turn into news releases.

Ms Lively, who is also credited as a producer, told the BBC she felt the film had been made "with lots of empathy".

"It's much more popular and a nicer place to visit and you've got lots more shops, restaurants and cafes open, it's a popular place."

The window of completion closes in less than two years, but Frost said the company will be able to develop the lots by October 2026.