19/12/2014

George is excited to be playing a Wise Man in the nativity. Keira is a snowflake. Alan's traditional nativity includes the wooden crib made years ago by Tom Forrest, which the children will build up piece by piece. George says his lines and then a star appears over the crib, to Clarrie's amazement

Emma stuns and delights Clarrie by offering to have everyone over to 1, The Green for Christmas dinner - her first in her new home.

Carol treats her guests to mulled wine and canapés at Glebe Cottage. Felpersham Light Opera's production of Season's Greetings has a rave review in the Echo, setting an unspoken challenge for Lynda. Lilian feels that Lynda has been too strict in her approach to Blithe Spirit. Just another week and it'll all be over, says Carol.

Commenting on how good it is for Carol to be part of the village, Jennifer can't help fishing for more details about John. Lilian reprimands Jennifer for this and later catches her snooping around upstairs for clues about Carol and whatever secrets Jennifer is convinced she has.

Jill and Carol reflect on the terrible fallout from Elizabeth and Roy's affair. Jennifer shocks Jill by revealing the extent of Justin Elliott's development plans. He is seeking planning permission to build a country house at Brookfield. Jill confronts David and Ruth. David admits that once the sale goes through, Justin can do whatever he likes.