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Alistair and Jim have brunch in the Tea Room. Alistair鈥檚 feeling upbeat 鈥� the divorce is moving forward, and he鈥檚 optimistic about the offer he鈥檚 received for his practice. Soon he鈥檒l be able to move out of Jim鈥檚 spare room. Lynda offers Jim a part in her Christmas show. He claims to be too old and busy, but promises to be an enthusiastic spectator. He鈥檚 surprised when Lynda appears to give up. He privately admits to her that he鈥檒l really miss Alistair when he leaves.

Later, Jim runs the Bull鈥檚 quiz night. Shula and Jim argue about a quotation. Shula鈥檚 convinced it comes from 鈥淏ruce Almighty鈥�, but Jim thinks 鈥淚t鈥檚 a Wonderful Life鈥�. Lynda adjudicates 鈥� a clip of the latter containing that quotation appeared in the former. Jim awards the point as they are technically both right. Lynda flatters Shula. She鈥檚 so grounded 鈥� perfect for the Christmas show. Shula says she鈥檒l think about it. Then Lynda secretly tells Jim the title of the production. On that basis he agrees to take part and bring some academic rigour to the proceedings.

Tony and Lilian discuss Christine. Lilian鈥檚 determined to stop her returning to the Lodge straight away. It鈥檚 too much for Peggy. Tony promises to look into alternative care options. But Lilian thinks the real challenge will be getting Peggy to agree.