Colin turns to his neighbours for support after being unceremoniously dumped by Cathy. Beth and Eric do their best to help, but then Christine turns up. Later, Ian and Gordon arrive with some good news to share with everyone.
Alan is laid up on the sofa after injuring his leg in an accident. Beth and Eric are looking after him when Christine arrives with some goodies and then Colin arrives and can't wait to share details of internet dates.
There's great excitement as Colin introduces the neighbours to his new partner, Anne Marie. But the gang are quickly taken aback by her over enthusiastic approach to the dinner party.
Beth and Eric are throwing Christine a 69th birthday party, but the celebration gets usurped by chat about a funeral, which leads Christine to start thinking about her own.
Chaos ensues as Ian and Gordon's pals park up their car at Beth and Eric's before jetting off for their Aussie holiday and an organised Morven becomes increasingly tense with Lin's lack of packing skills.
Taking advantage of the weather, the neighbours head for the back garden, but it's hardly relaxing as Beth fields criticisms of everything from her garden furniture to her slabs.
As snow begins to fall, it's a welcome break at the coffee shop after a spot of Christmas shopping where Christine surprises the neighbours with some uncharacteristic festive generosity. Michelle is annoyed that Alan has lost his wallet.