I'm really glad they're doing a big, ensemble story for Christmas. For so long the Christmas Day episode was a staple every year, sprawled out on the sofa, cracker hat still on, debating whether you're too full to open the box of chocolates or make some cheese and crackers. Then for me it became the Carter show and I was bored, it felt like they forgot there were plenty of other characters on the square and everything seemed to centre around them. In all honesty I'm quite glad the family has filtered down, wouldn't mind Shirley back but can't help but feel she would be a bit of a spare part these days with no Hev, Mick or Tina.
What's your best Christmas day ep/story? For me it has to be the Max/Stacey affair reveal