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George buys a pair of homing pigeons with which to annoy his next door neighbours, after Mildred accidentally flushes his beloved goldfish down the sink. Brian Murphy stars

A valuable heirloom brought back from the China Sea could change the Ropers' fortunes - but not if Mildred's sister gets it first. Starring Brian Murphy and Yootha Joyce

Aaron writes graffiti on the walls of Mill Cottage but is forced to flee when Carl catches him in the act. Lily tries to engineer a meeting between Paul and Jonny.

Rodney is far from impressed when Val organises a divorce party for Paul. The Kings face tough choices as they fight on, while Marlon's cold facade is broken.

Peter makes a scene at Simon's nativity after drowning his sorrows. Carla lets Rosie know how she feels about her betrayal, and Michelle is annoyed when Liz gives Poppy a job.

Ken refuses to let Peter see Simon after his actions at the nativity. Jack returns from Blackpool to find Tyrone and Molly have split up, and Rosie sees a chance to make some cash.

A gigolo is murdered, triggering an investigation that takes Jack into the seedy world of male escorts and their clientele. David Jason stars, with Isla Blair and Russell Hunter

A salmonella epidemic grips the village, putting Gina's chicken pies under the microscope, while Vernon decides the time is right to expand Bernie's funeral empire

As Christmas arrives, Mike and Tricia try to reunite a blind woman with her stolen guide dog, and a young woman at the centre of a political scandal seeks refuge in Aidensfield

A man acquitted of murder years previously is the latest inductee into a post-operative heart rehab club, but then its members start dying. With Keith Allen and John Thomson

Marlon agrees to give Donna another chance as long as she severs all ties with Ross. Val tries to make up with Paul, and Lily offers him money to visit Australia to see Jonny.

Peter breaks down in front of Ken and tells him he cannot cope with being a dad. Maria finds an unlikely ally in Jed Stone and Molly decides to move back in with Tyrone.

Tony is unnerved when Jed sees him talking to Jimmy, and Michelle gives Steve the perfect chance to spend Christmas Eve with Becky. Peter resolves to turn over a new leaf.

Blaketon is overjoyed when a cricketing legend checks into the pub, while David inadvertently prompts a petrol crisis. Drama, starring Derek Fowlds and David Lonsdale

An elderly patient's death prompts a series of revelations about his shady past - and the raid he was planning on Ashfordly Bank. Craddock is offered promotion

When a dock worker plunges from a multi-storey car park, Vera investigates a work dispute over a young man's death and uncovers a life of secrets and lies

Sidney joins a travellers' community as he struggles to put his past life in Grantchester behind him, but finds himself accused of murder and in need of Geordie's help

Sidney resolves to resign from the church so he can marry Amanda. However, a child abduction and Geordie's family problems make him see how much he is needed

First in a two-part drama, written by Lynda La Plante. The daughter of a seemingly happy family is murdered in their home, and inquiries bring a number of dark secrets to light.

A blackmailer contaminates a jar of baby food in a local supermarket and promises more to come unless he receives payment. Crime drama, starring Jack Shepherd

Daily escape designed to calm the mind and encourage relaxation and reflection

Buying goods from home

Mildred tries to make an impression at the Young Conservatives' ball, whereas George is determined to find his own Christmas spirit at the Red Lion

George seeks solace when his budgie dies, but Mildred is too preoccupied with finding something good enough to donate to the jumble sale