The lives of the Trotter brothers differs hugely in this episode - while Del is having a lovely time with Raquel poor old Rodders is having marriage difficulties. What other sitcom would show that?! And on Christmas Day? One written by the much loved and missed John Sullivan.
Taken on face value this is a good episode that will lead nicely into the events of Series 7 and beyond. It's an episode that moves the characters along to the next stage of their lives.
If I had sat down to watch this on Christmas Day 1990 though I might have been a bit underwhelmed, because while there are lots of nice moments, it is also quite a downbeat affair. Anyone expecting another 'Jolly Boys Outing' style romp will be disappointed.
I always enjoy it though every time I watch it, and the genius of John Sullivan shines through.
Taken on face value this is a good episode that will lead nicely into the events of Series 7 and beyond. It's an episode that moves the characters along to the next stage of their lives.
If I had sat down to watch this on Christmas Day 1990 though I might have been a bit underwhelmed, because while there are lots of nice moments, it is also quite a downbeat affair. Anyone expecting another 'Jolly Boys Outing' style romp will be disappointed.
I always enjoy it though every time I watch it, and the genius of John Sullivan shines through.