Christmas Special 

The three couples are returning from the Christmas markets in Cologne, but at the Channel Tunnel incorrect tickets, a looming strike and rude novelty Santas all spell disaster.

Director:

Adam Miller

Writers:

Richard Pinto, Oriane Messina (additional material)

Stars:

Alison Steadman, Paula Wilcox, Philip Jackson

Cast

Episode complete credited cast:
Alison Steadman	...	Joyce
Paula Wilcox	...	Carol
Philip Jackson	...	Alan
Russ Abbot	...	John
James Smith	...	Trevor
Stephanie Beacham	...	Maureen
Fiona Mollison	...	German Maureen
Stephen Frost	...	German John
Rob Jarvis	...	Lorry Driver
Kate Bowes Renna	...	Customs Officer
Mark Flitton	...	Security Guard
Laila Alj	...	Laure

Storyline

The three couples are at Calais returning from a Christmas market in Cologne but, thanks to Alan's incompetence, they miss the train. Carol goes missing after mixing drink and medication whilst Joyce has to rescue the passports. A temporary truce involves the menfolk bonding with their German counterparts before the boomers prepare to spend Christmas together - though not exactly as they had planned.

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Genres:

Comedy

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Details

Official Sites:

Official Site

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

23 December 2015 (UK)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Hat Trick Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Connections

References Confessions of a Window Cleaner (1974)

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Soundtracks

The Tears of a Clown
Title Song
Performed by Smokey Robinson & The Miracles
Words & Music by Henry Cosby (as Cosby)/Smokey Robinson (as Robinson)/Stevie Wonder (as Wonder)
Courtesy of Motown Record Company / Universal Music Group / EMI Music Publishing / Jobete Music Co

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