03/12/2008

Lilian's taking Peggy Christmas shopping in Borchester. Jennifer feels guilty leaving Ian with Jack, but Peggy says Ian enjoys it. Jennifer tells Lilian she's got a contact who might help find a carer. She'll call this afternoon. But they still haven't decided about Christmas! Lilian suggests they share the cooking and bring it to the Dower House.

Back at Home Farm, Brian tells Jennifer that Alice has called. Christopher's been down, and will help her move back at the end of term. They expect he'll be around a lot at Christmas. Brian samples Tom's bacon and is delighted with it. However, Tom reveals a snag. They're left with big legs of pork, which they can't sell. They could cook them for ham? Brian thinks this is a fantastic idea.

Lilian tells Peggy she wants everyone at the Dower House for Christmas because otherwise she has to go to the Chalkmans! They return to the Lodge, and Jennifer arrives. Peggy explains she's made a decision. They'll go to Grey Gables for Christmas. No arguments. Jennifer tells Lilian she's had no luck finding a carer. How can she go to Hungary tomorrow? Lilian tells her to go - she wants a full report on Debbie's boyfriend.

Episode written by Simon Frith.