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David and Ruth weigh cattle, looking for bullocks to slaughter for Christmas orders. Meanwhile, Pip's all set for a trip to Felpersham University, to suss out agricultural courses. Alistair arrives to look at a cow in distress. Pip tells him about her narrow escape when Jill almost discovered her practicing the hymn she's playing on Sunday.

At Lower Loxley, Nigel and Lewis discuss preparations for Deck the Hall, including ice skating. They'll be bringing Bavaria to Borsetshire. Lewis will take care of any staffing issues. Lewis nabs Alistair to check he's ok with Daniel possibly doing some work at the event.

Pip and Ruth bump into Elizabeth at Felpersham University. Elizabeth's promoting Deck the Hall, and hoping to recruit a few students. Pip's impressed so far by the university, and Elizabeth reminds them about her party on 2 January. Later, Ruth and David discuss how keen Pip seems on the course she enquired about. Ruth wonders if Pip will miss out on some independence if she stays in Felpersham, but David points out that Pip can be more active in the decision making at home. David reminds Ruth that Pip hasn't made any firm decisions yet.