Ashley (John Middleton) is touched when Sally (Sian Reeves) organises the village Christmas decorations and carol service. He gives a moving speech despite his sullen mood. Has Sally successfully reeled Ashley back in?
Ryan (James Sutton) and Maisie (Alice Coulthard) are unsettled by a spark between them when they go Christmas shopping for Katie (Sammy Winward). Will the pair act on their attraction to each other?
Terry (Billy Hartman) impresses Val (Charlie Hardwick) and Pollard (Christopher Chittell) with a cheap and cheerful cooking idea for the restaurant.
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Tuesday 22 December
ThTaken aback by Maisie's (Alice Coulthard) stunning looks, Ryan (James Sutton) is left in turmoil when there's a charged moment between them. Will Ryan be able to keep his feelings to himself?
Gennie (Sian Reese-Williams) is disheartened to hear Jamie (Alex Carter) proclaim he wants to be friends. Will Jamie and Gennie ever rekindle their romance?
Lisa (Jane Cox) takes up a new job to help pay for Belle's (Eden Taylor-Draper) Christmas present but keeps it a secret from Zak (Steve Halliwell).
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Wednesday 23 December
Cain (Jeff Hordley) arrives back to the news that Charity (Emma Atkins) is still in the village and will be joining in the Christmas festivities. Will Cain ever find the heart to forgive Charity?
Ryan (James Sutton) throws himself into his relationship with Katie (Sammy Winward) in a desperate attempt to hide his feelings for Maisie (Alice Coulthard). Will Katie notice his over zealous affection?
Sally (Sian Reeves) is privately triumphant when Ashley (John Middleton) reveals there is little hope Laurel (Charlotte Bellamy) will be home for Christmas.
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Thursday 24 December
Cain (Jeff Hordley) sees red when he finds out Carl (Tom Lister) attacked Debbie (Charley Webb) and unable to let it drop he heads round to sort it out once and for all. Will Debbie be able to stop Cain in time?
Mark (Maxwell Caulfield) arrives home with a huge pile of presents leaving Natasha (Amanda Donohoe) suspicious when he is so insistent on making Christmas extra special. Will Natasha realise the real reason for Mark's extra efforts?
Ashley (John Middleton) is devastated when Gabby (Annelise Manojlovic) goes to Laurel's (Charlotte Bellamy) for Christmas leaving Sally (Sian Reeves) alone with him.
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Friday 25 December [double bill]
Charity (Emma Atkins) and Cain (Jeff Hordley) try to keep the peace but it doesn't last long and as the argumentative pair explode a frustrated Debbie (Charley Webb) takes matters into her own hands. Cain is stunned by Charity's sudden change of heart. Will it be a very merry Christmas after all?
Mark (Maxwell Caulfield) struggles to celebrate the perfect Christmas with his family as he steals an intimate moment with Faye (Kim Thomson).
Ashley (John Middleton) feels awkward when Sally (Sian Reeves) pays him too much attention over Christmas dinner.
It's peace on earth as Nicola (Nicola Wheeler) and Jimmy (Nick Miles) enjoy their first Christmas with baby Angelica (Baby's name) and Chas (Lucy Pargeter) and Carl (Tom Lister) make up under the misletoe.
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