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Hugh Grant and Martine McCutcheon star in 'Love Actually', which topped a Ranker poll of the best Christmas rom-coms. Moviestore / Shutterstock
Hugh Grant and Martine McCutcheon star in 'Love Actually', which topped a Ranker poll of the best Christmas rom-coms. Moviestore / Shutterstock
A spirited defence of the festive British rom-com ‘Love Actually’
As the British rom-com tops a Ranker poll of best Christmas movies, Gemma White reveals why the oft-criticised flick is a festive staple in her house