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This is Christmas (2022)

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It's November.

I think it was Shakespeare

who once said

'A stranger is just a friend

you haven't met before'.

'A stranger is just a friend

you haven't met before'.

I blame the Americans.

Maybe it wasn't Shakespeare.

I think I might have read it

in a fortune cookie.

I think I might have read it

in a fortune cookie.

Anyhow, I like to believe it's true.

There's so much more that connects

us than makes us different.

Perhaps we should offer the odd

random "hello" a bit more often.

Perhaps we should offer the odd

random "hello" a bit more often.

Who knows, maybe the old fella next

to you in the Post Office queue

hasn't spoken to anyone all day.

A casual "how are you doing?"

might be a real tonic.

A casual "how are you doing?"

might be a real tonic.

Maybe we should try it.

I mean,

what's the worst that can happen?

I mean,

what's the worst that can happen?

Tickets and railcards, please.

Thank you. Thank you.

Thank you.

Thank you.

I'm in the wrong jacket.

There's no dress code.

Just need a ticket.

No, I left work in a rush.

Just need a ticket.

No, I left work in a rush.

But I've got one.

It's a season ticket.

You know that.

I see thousands every day.

I can't remember them all. I need to

charge you full price single.

No, I can't.

I have a ticket.

You've seen it hundreds of times.

I have a ticket.

You've seen it hundreds of times.

If a tree falls in a forest and

no-one's there to hear it,

it still needs a ticket.

That's 40, please.

Look, I don't have the money.

That's 40, please.

Look, I don't have the money.

Please.

You know I have a season ticket.

You know he has a season ticket.

You know he has a season ticket.

Well, he doesn't today.

So you admit you know he does have

one?Yeah, we all do.

We see him every morning,

except for Fridays.

We see him every morning,

except for Fridays.

I go in early.

So leave him alone.

OK, OK. Look,

maybe it's in another pocket, OK.

OK, OK. Look,

maybe it's in another pocket, OK.

I'll go and do the rest

of the train,

and maybe you'll find it by

the time I get back. OK?

Yeah. Yeah.

Yeah. Yeah.

Thank you.Thank you.

Yeah. Thank you very much.

I don't think he's coming back.

But really, you never know what

someone's story is.

Maybe we'd be better people

if we tried to find out.

Maybe we'd be better people

if we tried to find out.

Oh, my gosh.

Oh, my gosh.

I'm so sorry. No, that was my fault.

Sorry, the presents.

My phone.

Sorry, I didn't see you there.

That's OK.

Sorry, I didn't see you there.

That's OK.

Lucky you had that thing on.

Yeah, I don't actually own a bike.

Is it OK?

It'll be fine.

It's been through worse.

It's been through worse.

You're way ahead of the game.

Hope you haven't spoilt me.

Just getting you

what I got you last year.

Just getting you

what I got you last year.

You could get them a box

at the opera.

Nothing German.

And, er, Chelsea tickets for

the trading boys.

Woody. Here's your ball.

Actually, hang on.

Make it Crystal Palace.

Might teach them some humility.

Thanks, Deb. Alright, bye.

Hey, Ads.

Hey, Ads.

I had a religious moment

on the train.

Oh, yeah?

Did you see Jesus in a window seat?

This guy had forgotten his ticket

and the conductor was being a d*ck

This guy had forgotten his ticket

and the conductor was being a d*ck

but everyone really stood up

for the kid.

Stuck it to the man.

It's how I imagine

the French Revolution started.

It's how I imagine

the French Revolution started.

Not sure about that.

But just then everyone looked

really, really, familiar.

And then I thought,

why are we not all, like, friends?

And then I thought,

why are we not all, like, friends?

Well, maybe not friends,

but, you know, the odd hello?

Oh, no, never engage on a commute.

That's page number one.

Oh, no, never engage on a commute.

That's page number one.

Because you'll find out that the guy

sitting opposite you

is some holocaust-denying,

evangelical Christian.

is some holocaust-denying,

evangelical Christian.

So young and so cynical.

I'm serious. Trust me.

Right, I have to get back into town.

Right, I have to get back into town.

What?

Yeah. Bahrain's just flown in.

The whole country?

Yeah, probably.

The whole country?

Yeah, probably.

I'm gonna stay at my place tonight,

alright?

Amanda...

See you later. Bye.

I had a thought last night.

Uh oh.

Do you think we've become

a bit stale?

Do you think we've become

a bit stale?

Predictable?

Well, you have.

You landed on that turned up jeans

and white Converse combo

back in 2010

and you've stuck with it ever since.

back in 2010

and you've stuck with it ever since.

I meant our campaigns.

Maybe we should try another angle.

Look, no, no.

Maybe we should try another angle.

Look, no, no.

Like... no, no.

Being asked to pitch on this

is huge for us.

This shop spends millions

on their Christmas ad.

This shop spends millions

on their Christmas ad.

It's a national bloody treasure.

But the brief this year?

Guerrilla style, edgy,

trying to catch a real moment.

And they've waited until now.

All their competitors'

campaigns are already running.

Yeah, well, they say that,

but really what they want is

a kid and snow and a talking unicorn

under the staircase.

a kid and snow and a talking unicorn

under the staircase.

I've got another idea.

No, we've got an idea.

We've got all these boards.

If we go in with what we think they

want, we'll never get it.

If we go in with what we think they

want, we'll never get it.

Adam.

But really...

..you can never know

what someone's story is.

..you can never know

what someone's story is.

Maybe we'd be better people

if we tried to find out.

Like I said, a stranger is just

a friend you haven't met yet.

Like I said, a stranger is just

a friend you haven't met yet.

It's an ethos that I think chimes

with what this store has been doing

for centuries.

Thank you.

I...

..don't get it.

Sorry, Miranda?

Your idea is basically to invite

a group of random people...

Your idea is basically to invite

a group of random people...

That already share something.

Residents in the same neighbourhood,

or folks who use the same park.

Residents in the same neighbourhood,

or folks who use the same park.

To invite them to a Christmas dinner

and you film this-Car crash.

I was thinking 'celebration'.

This event.

I was thinking 'celebration'.

This event.

To prove what exactly?

That there's more that unites us

than divides us.

That there's more that unites us

than divides us.

Oh.

Oh, Adam.

It's forced fun

and no-one likes that.

Sorry, but thanks for pitching,

boys.

Sorry, but thanks for pitching,

boys.

Tell the guys at Blancmange

they've got it.

I want it locked and on air

in a week.

Maybe save this for next year.

Maybe save this for next year.

I'm sure the guys at Frozen Foods

will love it.

What the heck was that?

Your idea would never have worked.

People go to parks because they're

there.

Not so they can all get to

know each other.

Not so they can all get to

know each other.

Sorry, Paul.

We'll have to close the office and

give the guys an extra couple of

weeks off.

We still have the Anderson job

to deliver.

Agh, the Anderson job.

Why did we take that?

Agh, the Anderson job.

Why did we take that?

Need to keep the heating on.

Or we should just connect you to the

radiators and run them on hot air.

All packed. Better go now

so I don't miss the flight.

So, if you FaceTime me about 11,

you'll catch me before I leave

the office

you'll catch me before I leave

the office

and I'll catch you getting ready

for bed.

Don't be that guy.

I cannot wait until we're across

that pond

and I get you all to myself.

and I get you all to myself.

Love you.

Happy Christmas.

Can't believe you're going.

New boss has got the whole

company out there for Christmas Eve.

I can't miss it.

Could have said no.

I can't miss it.

Could have said no.

And you could have come to Chicago

with me.

You said it was for employees only.

No, I didn't.

Laptop.

You know our big pitch?

You know our big pitch?

We didn't get it.

I mean, your idea stunk, so...

The wind beneath my wings.

It did not stink.

It did not stink.

See, you live in this rose-tinted

myopia. Like moving here.

Just because people say hello to you

in the street,

Just because people say hello to you

in the street,

doesn't make them any nicer.

Doesn't it?

No. They're only saying hello

because they haven't seen anyone

all day.

Anyway, I bet you're secretly

pleased that they didn't go for it.

What?

Well, you like the idea of something

far more than actually doing it.

Well, you like the idea of something

far more than actually doing it.

Is that what you really think of me?

It's not what I think, babe.

It's who you are.

It's not what I think, babe.

It's who you are.

Apologies, everyone.

We are being held here.

I will let you know as soon as this

problem is resolved.

I will let you know as soon as this

problem is resolved.

Relax, son.

What's the hold-up?

There's a signal problem up ahead.

Do we know what caused that?

Well, sir, I'd say privatisation

by Maggie Thatcher, milk snatcher,

Well, sir, I'd say privatisation

by Maggie Thatcher, milk snatcher,

30 years ago.

That's why you pay more than anyone

else in Europe, my friend.

That's why you pay more than anyone

else in Europe, my friend.

Uhh. Hi, everyone.

Uhh. Hi, everyone.

Um... can I just have your...

Hi.

Hi.

Morning. Chairman.

My name's Adam King, and I just

thought as we have a minute,

My name's Adam King, and I just

thought as we have a minute,

I'd take the opportunity

to say something.

I've been thinking this for

a while now,

and, well, seeing how everyone got

all Spartacus a few weeks ago,

and, well, seeing how everyone got

all Spartacus a few weeks ago,

when the young man

couldn't find his ticket,

well, it just made me

wanna try something.

We get this train together,

most of us, every morning.

Same train, same journey,

same faces.

Same train, same journey,

same faces.

Maybe it's just me,

but I think it's a bit daft

we don't, you know... chat.

Well, some people think

it isn't possible,

but maybe it's time we got

to know each other.

but maybe it's time we got

to know each other.

So, I thought that being the season

of goodwill and all that,

I'd like to invite everyone

on this train to a party.

I'd like to invite everyone

on this train to a party.

A Christmas party. Just for us.

A little get together.

A little get together.

After a year of delays,

cancellations, fare increases,

and, of course, our worst

nightmare...

and, of course, our worst

nightmare...

Replacement bus service.

You've got it, brother.

The replacement bus service.

Been through that hell together.

We deserve a bottle of beer

and a sausage roll for that alone.

We deserve a bottle of beer

and a sausage roll for that alone.

So, um...

Yeah, just, er...

Yeah, just, er...

..think about it.

A miracle at Christmas, folks.

The signal is working so,

as you were.

The signal is working so,

as you were.

Are you serious? They're strangers.

Are you serious? They're strangers.

I know one of them. She's the one-

No, staring at some woman's cleavage

and then nodding a hello

when she catches you looking

is not knowing someone.

when she catches you looking

is not knowing someone.

Got some doughnuts.

And what happens

when it's a disaster?

When no-one shows up?

You said it never would have worked

and I think it really would have.

You said it never would have worked

and I think it really would have.

Jeez, the force is strong with you,

isn't it?

Custard ones I have.

Custard ones I have.

Why would someone do that?

Hasn't he got any mates?

I think it's lovely.

I see these people every day

I see these people every day

and I'm always trying to suss out

who they are and what they're about.

Like there's this one old guy

who's got a shopping bag

with a tupperware box with his

sandwiches in it.

with a tupperware box with his

sandwiches in it.

Once a week,

he pops in a biscuit.

Always a Snowball.

Never changes it up.

And I think is this, like,

a treat to get him through

the hump of the week?

the hump of the week?

Or is it for a special someone at

his work?

This is the stuff you think about?

# Let's Get Together

This Christmas #

# Let's Get Together

This Christmas #

# Oh, oh,

# Together with you

# Oh, oh, it's Christmas

# Oh, oh, it's Christmas

# Together with you

# Let's get together this Christmas

# Oh, baby, let's get together

this Christmas...

# Oh, baby, let's get together

this Christmas...

Party guy.

Hello.

Hi.

Hello.

Hi.

We are sorry to announce the 19:40

service to Langton

has been cancelled.

Great!

Anything?

No.

I guess everyone's trying to get

an Uber this time of night.

I guess everyone's trying to get

an Uber this time of night.

I've got a company account at one of

those private car places.

Very fancy.

What do you do?

Got a little advertising agency.

What do you do?

Got a little advertising agency.

Would I know any of your stuff?

If you buy cat litter you might.

Or if your nan has a bath with

a door in it.

Or if your nan has a bath with

a door in it.

Someone's gotta do it.

Hey, do you have a car that can pick

us up from Liverpool Street station

Hey, do you have a car that can pick

us up from Liverpool Street station

and take us to Langton?

Yeah, happy to wait. Thanks.

There's a cafe across the street.

Sorry. Closed.

Sorry. Closed.

Any chance we can wait for our taxi?

Just until I've closed down, yeah?

Thanks.

So, what do you do?

I cook.Hey, I cook,

as well as writing cat litter ads.

So, I win.

as well as writing cat litter ads.

So, I win.

Until the new year.

Then what?

Chicago.

You're doing a musical? OK, you win.

The city.

You're doing a musical? OK, you win.

The city.

New year. New life. I'm moving.

Really?

Yeah.

Really?

Yeah.

That's fantastic.

I envy you. I could never do

something like that.

So you're really serious about this

Christmas party?

So you're really serious about this

Christmas party?

Never been more serious in my life.

Never been more serious in my life.

Which I can see reflects badly

on me, but...

Do you fancy a drink?

Do you fancy a drink?

I've got a couple of bottles of IPA.

Some Senbei crackers.

And some cannolis.

Sorry. Is that OK?

No worries. Christmas, innit.

You eat better out of your handbag

You eat better out of your handbag

than I do when I'm throwing

a dinner party.

Just little perks from suppliers.

You must get plenty of freebies.

Got a few gallons of anti-freeze

back at my office

Got a few gallons of anti-freeze

back at my office

if the IPA doesn't hit the spot.

What do you reckon they're like?

The other folks on the train?

The other folks on the train?

I always wonder.

You know the city guy?

Handmade suit

and Masonic pinky ring.

Handmade suit

and Masonic pinky ring.

I always saw him as this

self-assured giant of industry.

And then, one day, I saw him in B&Q.

And then, one day, I saw him in B&Q.

He was looking at pipes and stuff.

And he looked completely out of

his depth. Totally incompetent.

I can imagine.

I can imagine.

I'm always making up their life

stories based on what they're

reading.

You know the kid who forgot his

ticket?

Yeah.

Science fiction usually.

Yeah.

Science fiction usually.

So I have him as a dreamer.

More comfortable in his own mind

than the real world.

More comfortable in his own mind

than the real world.

That woman with the bob's always

reading.

She uses her book like a shield,

says 'don't talk to me'. Loner.

She uses her book like a shield,

says 'don't talk to me'. Loner.

Then there's the romantic.

Jane Austen and DH Lawrence.

So, I mean, basically chick lit

but too much of a snob

So, I mean, basically chick lit

but too much of a snob

for Marian Keyes.

I don't know whether to be impressed

or terrified.

I'm not the one throwing them

a Christmas party.

I'm not the one throwing them

a Christmas party.

Maybe you can help?

You seem to know what they're like.

No, I'm just guessing.

No, I'm just guessing.

But if you got to know them,

then you really would know

what they're like.

# They're slugging it out at the

station

# Laden with last minute bling

# The poor get ignored

# The poor get ignored

# And the stores are at w*r

And the registers guiltily ring...

If you did need some help with,

um...

If you did need some help with,

um...

...planning stuff.

Thanks.

Night.

# Is your heart coming home this

Christmas...

# Is your heart coming home this

Christmas...

Babes, now I'm here,

I'm thinking there is no point in me

coming back for the move, is there?

It's all booked in

and you'll only have a case.

It's all booked in

and you'll only have a case.

Unless you really need me there

then, of course,

but the flight is a slog.

It's fine.

but the flight is a slog.

It's fine.

It's fine. It's no big deal.

Yeah, you'll manage it.

And, hey, you're gonna love this

place. It's party central.

Hold on, my cab's calling me.

Hold on, my cab's calling me.

Goodbye, Simon.

# Too young to settle down

# Had many drunken Christmas lost in

# Had many drunken Christmas lost in

# Every kind of town

# But I can't deny the miracle

# But I can't deny the miracle

# That night I kissed you, dear...

When are you gonna have this

Christmas party experiment?

When are you gonna have this

Christmas party experiment?

Because we've got mum's party

on the 20th,

then a reception on the 21st

and then the Robinson Tonker

dinner on the 22nd.

and then the Robinson Tonker

dinner on the 22nd.

I'll, um, I'll go with the 22nd.

So, I'll need to miss

the Robinson Tonker dinner.

Whatever that is.

They're important potential clients.

Whatever that is.

They're important potential clients.

You can't make me go on my own.

Come on,

you're brilliant at small talk.

Come on,

you're brilliant at small talk.

I knew there was a reason

we were together.

Baby, I know you think this

party idea is stupid,

but I've put it out there now.

I have to deliver.

but I've put it out there now.

I have to deliver.

You're such an idiot.

Look, this little party,

I think it's really sweet, babe,

but my job is important to me.

# I swear I saw it coming off

the snow #

# I swear I saw it coming off

the snow #

Just wanted to say thanks.

For throwing the party?

God no. Not that.

God no. Not that.

Just that time with the conductor.

Never felt as if I could speak to

you...

Never felt as if I could speak to

you...

..but now I have.

Well, you know.

But really...

it's him you should be thanking.

But really...

it's him you should be thanking.

Thanks for helping me the other day.

Oh, it's alright.

I know what it's like. Yeah.

I got chucked off a bus once.

Did you?

I got chucked off a bus once.

Did you?

Right outside Liverpool.

Yeah, I was trying to get back and

kicked me off.

Cheers.

Morning, cowboy.

Hello.

Morning, cowboy.

Hello.

I think they're expecting an update.

Er...

Er...

..morning, folks.

Hello.

Just, er, to let you know

Just, er, to let you know

that the inaugural Langton Line

Christmas party

will be on the evening of the 22nd,

if that suits everyone.

if that suits everyone.

Oh, er, and...

..well, maybe a show

of hands might be helpful.

..well, maybe a show

of hands might be helpful.

Yeah.

Oh, yes.

Oh, yes.

It's a start.

And intimate is- is good.

And if anyone changes their mind

or wants to help?

And if anyone changes their mind

or wants to help?

Everything is sorted

apart from the food

and the drinks, and the music,

and the venue.

and the drinks, and the music,

and the venue.

So, um...

Yeah, well, if you've any

suggestions, you'll find me

in my office here, seat 35

aisle um...

in my office here, seat 35

aisle um...

Good. Thank you very much.

Good. Thank you very much.

That was great.

Are we not going?

Are you serious?Yeah.

Look at them.

Just pensioners and lunatics.

Look at them.

Just pensioners and lunatics.

Yeah.

Let's just stay at home watching

telly instead

with your mum and brother

because we never do that.

What are you doing for Christmas?

What are you doing for Christmas?

You going to family or...?

No. Not this year. No.

I'll get down the community centre.

They do a good lunch there.

It's just me and mum.

We get one of those giant turkey

drumsticks.Oh, the giant drumstick.

Very nice.

Does us fine.

Very nice.

Does us fine.

You not fancy it? The party?

You not fancy it? The party?

Fella must have a screw loose.

I went to a Christmas party

once in the Savoy Hotel.

They had reindeer and snow falling

in the ballroom.

They had reindeer and snow falling

in the ballroom.

What a night.

I was your age, about.

There were these girls there.

Polished, fine, handsome women.

One of them, Deborah Swan,

asked me to tea at her house.

One of them, Deborah Swan,

asked me to tea at her house.

Did you go?

I did.

We had tea, cakes,

then champagne, Christmas, New Year.

She kicked me out

on the 3rd of January.

We got married 6 months later.

We got married 6 months later.

It's hard to imagine an old man was

once a young man, isn't it?

It's hard to imagine an old man was

once a young man, isn't it?

What are you asking Santa for this

year?

Last year I got

this bottle of cologne

that had been on the Titanic.

I did hint fairly heavily for

a toasted sandwich maker, but...

That's nice.

Amanda loves presents.

She has this thing about getting

everyone something

She has this thing about getting

everyone something

they would never have thought of.

Your wife?Girlfriend. Yeah.

She has a list of what she'd like,

so...

She has a list of what she'd like,

so...

Well, at least you can't get

it wrong.

That's true.

And she does do this really rather

brilliant, open-mouthed

And she does do this really rather

brilliant, open-mouthed

surprised face when she opens them.

Bit like the face I make when I pay

for them.

You should go off list this year.

You should go off list this year.

Don't know about that.

Go on.

What would you get her?

Maybe a chicken.

Frozen, or...?

No.

For the garden. For eggs.

Like a hen?Yeah.

For the garden. For eggs.

Like a hen?Yeah.

Oh, that's, that's lovely.

Simon's always been a...

vouchers man.

So there's, um... a Mr Chicago?

Which is great, you know,

at least that way I get to...

Choose.

..yeah, what I really want.

Choose.

..yeah, what I really want.

So... that's nice.

It's a sh*t present.

It's a sh*t present.

I should get back to my seat.

I'm sorry.No, it's OK. It's fine.

Um, you need to get a pair.

If you get a hen.

Um, you need to get a pair.

If you get a hen.

They get lonely.

Lunch?

Lunch?

Yeah, let's go.

Emma works at this place, One Bell.

We could try that?

What, that woman who gets your

train?

You keep banging on about her.

No, I don't.

You know, to be honest, I think,

I think it feels a little bit

disloyal.

I think it feels a little bit

disloyal.

Jesus Christ almighty, Paul,

she's just someone I get

the train with.

I'm talking about Tarek's falafel

van. That's our Tuesday go-to.

I'm talking about Tarek's falafel

van. That's our Tuesday go-to.

I'll be one sec.

You're all embarrassed.

Hi there.

You're all embarrassed.

Hi there.

Adam?

It's, er...

Yes. It's, um...

Dean.

Dean.

Dean.

Dean.

Paul, Dean.

Hi. Hello.

So you boys on lunch, then?

Yeah.

So you boys on lunch, then?

Yeah.

I've had mine.

We should-

When you said about helping

I thought if you need like an invite

type thing,

I thought if you need like an invite

type thing,

I made this, this morning.

It's a bit rough,

but take it away and maybe...

It's a bit rough,

but take it away and maybe...

You probably weren't thinking...

Thanks.

I'll get back.

So that's the quality of your guests

right there, is it?

Well, I hope he's not sitting next

to Elton and David.

Well, I hope he's not sitting next

to Elton and David.

Is this for table six?

Yeah.

Is that train guy?

Risotto?

That's mine. Thank you.

Risotto?

That's mine. Thank you.

Enjoy.

That was very, very good.

That was fantastic, Emma.

And I'm a meal deal kinda guy,

so I know what I'm talking about.

And I'm a meal deal kinda guy,

so I know what I'm talking about.

Thank you.

This place is amazing.

I assume you've bumped a few folks

and booked in for the 22nd?

Sorry.

Oh, here.

Sorry.

Oh, here.

We, er, bumped into Dean.

Dean?

The lad who forgot his ticket.

Sci-fi dreamer.

Said he's done an invitation for the

party.

Said he's done an invitation for the

party.

OK.

Wow. It's beautiful.

Unbelievable.

"How is my day?"

What is wrong with this guy?

Who would have thought.

I know.

You have no idea

what people are like.

Look at you.Oh God. What about me?

Well, you're always on your phone.

Then the other day you stood up and

made that announcement.

Then the other day you stood up and

made that announcement.

It surprised me.

You surprised me.

I'm sorry about this morning.

It's OK. You're right.

It is a sh*t present.

I think we might need

to start hustling.

Otherwise it's just gonna be me,

you and Picasso.

Anne was full of regrets,

wasn't she?

Noticed you're a Jane Austen fan.

Have you now?

Noticed you're a Jane Austen fan.

Have you now?

Don't be like Anne.

This is about your party?

You don't have to stay long.

OK, we're in.

Are we now?

Yeah, why not? Boy's a smart one.

Yeah, why not? Boy's a smart one.

Remember that Christmas

when the boys were tiny?

Fay cooked the turkey

the night before.What?

Everyone's using the gas

at the same time on Christmas Day.

Everyone's using the gas

at the same time on Christmas Day.

I don't like to risk it.

Anyway...

Anyway...

Did it on Christmas Eve,

then my other half comes barrelling

home at midnight,

three sheets to the wind,

helps himself to a leg of turkey!

helps himself to a leg of turkey!

No!

I had to tell the kids it

was a rescue turkey.

It only had one leg.

It only had one leg.

My, um,

my partner does this thing.

My, um,

my partner does this thing.

Um... every year she puts

an envelope on the mantelpiece

Um... every year she puts

an envelope on the mantelpiece

on December 1st,

and I open it on Christmas Day.

What's in it?

It's empty.

It's empty.

Years ago, we were in a supermarket

on Christmas Eve.

Years ago, we were in a supermarket

on Christmas Eve.

This old lady was buying a turkey

dinner for one

and a mini Christmas pudding.

And when it went through the till,

she didn't have enough

for the pudding.

she didn't have enough

for the pudding.

Had to put it back.

And she looked absolutely shattered.

So, Sally helped her

with her trolley

So, Sally helped her

with her trolley

and slipped a 20 note

in with her shopping.

Sweet.She joked that she had it to

put in my card.

Sweet.She joked that she had it to

put in my card.

So, every year she's found someone,

or some cause, and...

So, every year she's found someone,

or some cause, and...

..and just given them something.

Meanwhile, I get the empty envelope.

Mind you, how do you know?

I mean, that she actually does it.

Because it's Sally.

Andy? Andy? Andy?

Andy? Andy? Andy?

Adam.

Adam.

I was talking to my PA

about this party nonsense.

She suggested we let you use one of

the venues we just acquired,

She suggested we let you use one of

the venues we just acquired,

if you're looking for a place

to hold it?

Really?

Yeah. Come and take a look.

Wow.

They've closed it again.

Thanks.

Alright, son?

40 minute delay.

Oh, bastards.

Fancy a drink?

Yeah.Come on.

Cheers.It's alright.

It's still hot, look.

Yeah. Lovely.

It's great, this.

I got this for my grandson.

Market?

Yeah, yeah.

Market?

Yeah, yeah.

Quality.

Yeah, I was pleased with it, aye.

Eh.

It's alright that.

Yeah.

So, how old is he?

Oh, he'll be 12 now.

Isn't it a bit young for him?

Isn't it a bit young for him?

Forget that. It's great.

Yeah.

Where are we off to then?

Where are we off to then?

Wait until we get there.

What are you doing for the big day?

On my own this year,

Simon's stuck out there.

But I've got figs, a goose,

a bottle of Talisker malt whiskey.

But I've got figs, a goose,

a bottle of Talisker malt whiskey.

I'm gonna put dinner on

and watch Die Hard in my pyjamas.

Haven't told anyone I'm on my own.

Haven't told anyone I'm on my own.

Why not?

I don't wanna get invited anywhere.

Wow, I'd love to meet your family.

No, they're lovely,

it's just with moving,

No, they're lovely,

it's just with moving,

I'm kinda looking forward to

having the day to myself.

Cook what I like, do what I want,

you know.

Cook what I like, do what I want,

you know.

You don't wanna spend it

with friends?

Most of them have moved away and

we don't really see much of them,

so...

You know what it's like.

How about you?

You know what it's like.

How about you?

Amanda's booked us a table

at Claridge's.

Wow. Very swanky.

There is nothing swankier.

We're a pair of swankers.

There is nothing swankier.

We're a pair of swankers.

Turkey foam and Brussel sprout

spritzer, is that your thing?

Apparently.

Oh, any luck finding a venue?

Oh, any luck finding a venue?

I called a few places.

Well, 32, actually.

It's an absolute nightmare.

No wonder Mary and Joseph couldn't

find room at the inn.

No wonder Mary and Joseph couldn't

find room at the inn.

Everywhere is completely booked

for Christmas parties.

I've got somewhere.

That's not funny.

You know that, right?

I'm gonna see it tomorrow if

you can make it.

I'm gonna see it tomorrow if

you can make it.

Sure.

# It had to be you

Had to be you

# It had to be you

Had to be you

# It had to be you

Had to be you

# I wandered around

And I finally found

# Somebody who

Could make me be true

# Somebody who

Could make me be true

# Could make me be blue

# And even be glad

Just to be sad

# And even be glad

Just to be sad

# Thinking of you

# Some others I've seen

Some others I've seen

# Might never be mean...

They're really good.

Aren't they.

Aren't they.

I got talking to Suzy, and I thought

they could be good for the party.

You're not the only one who's

been hustling.

# With all your faults

I love you still

# It had to be you

Wonderful you

# It had to be you

Wonderful you

# It had to be you

Wonderful you

# It had to be you

Wonderful you

# It had to be you #

Yeah, we'd love to do it.

We hadn't actually decided-

Ignore him. We'll do it. And no fee.

We hadn't actually decided-

Ignore him. We'll do it. And no fee.

I love a Christmas party.

Go and get us a round.

Let me.

Go and get us a round.

Let me.

It's OK. They comp us here.

Please.

Are you sure that's OK?

Yeah, he's just being a grinch.

Are you sure that's OK?

Yeah, he's just being a grinch.

He is a big sweetheart really.

You were brilliant, by the way.

Oh, thanks.

Oh, thanks.

I love your ring. It's beautiful.

Uh, I actually forget

I'm wearing it.

Tiffany's?

Tiffany's?

Mm. No, Michael got it in a toy shop

for me on our first date.

He told me it would keep me going

until he got me a proper one.

You two are such a cute couple.

Er...

Thanks.

People tell us that all the time.

Aw, not surprised.

Your kids will be gorgeous.

Aw, not surprised.

Your kids will be gorgeous.

Yeah, we are planning on six.

Wow, really?

Mmm.

Wow, really?

Mmm.

No.

No, we're not.

We're not actually...

No, we're not with...

We're not actually...

No, we're not with...

My God, I'm so sorry.

No.

Yeah. We're just train buddies.

Your kids will still be gorgeous.

Yeah.

It's a bit old-fashioned, but I like

being walked home.

It's a bit old-fashioned, but I like

being walked home.

This you?

That's me.

East of England girl's

figure skating champion

two years running.

Wow!

two years running.

Wow!

Nearest I got to winter sports was

skidding down the railway cuttings

on a tea tray

if we got a bit of slush.

I used to do that.

I used to do that.

I had this Charles and Diana royal

wedding beer tray.

Really flew.

My coach found out about it.

Made my dad throw it away.

My coach found out about it.

Made my dad throw it away.

In case I got injured.

Hated her after that.

So you were really good?

Yeah, I was.

So you were really good?

Yeah, I was.

And then I used to fall in

competitions on purpose

just to piss her off.

What?

Always at the last moment,

and enough to drop

out of the medals.

and enough to drop

out of the medals.

And then I discovered

the Jaegerbombs and boys

and chucked it all in.

Wow, that's a really

inspirational story.

Wow, that's a really

inspirational story.

You should go round schools

with that.

It wasn't fun any more.

You know, if something isn't fun

what's the point?

You know, if something isn't fun

what's the point?

The Christmas party is fast

approaching.

Anyone else wanna put

their name down?

Anyone else wanna put

their name down?

There's a band and everything.

Or if anyone can help with

decorations or food, anything?

Or if anyone can help with

decorations or food, anything?

No pressure. It's got to be fun.

If it isn't fun...

then what's the point?

If it isn't fun...

then what's the point?

Listen, I might be able to help

get the drinks sorted.

Really?

Just- You're hardly turning down

help, are you?

Just- You're hardly turning down

help, are you?

Too right we're not.

I'll catch you when we get in.

Great. Thank you.

Maybe it is a bit young.

Maybe it is a bit young.

The thing is,

I don't know what to get him.

I haven't seen him

since he was a baby.

I haven't seen him

since he was a baby.

I get him a present every year.

Just in case.

I wasn't a good dad.

I was doing OK, you know,

successful and that.

Then it all went wrong.

Started drinking. A lot.

Bloody- Bloody cliche I was.

Bloody- Bloody cliche I was.

Debbie left, took the boy, and...

Debbie left, took the boy, and...

..he grew up being told his dad

didn't love him.

I got a Christmas card one

day with a picture of a...

I got a Christmas card one

day with a picture of a...

..of a baby in it.

And it was first time

I knew I had a grandson.

I turned up one Christmas day,

you know, loaded up with presents.

I'd had a few to...

settle my nerves, you know.

Not a good idea.

I didn't make it into the house.

Patrick took one look at me and...

And you haven't seen your

grandson since?

No.

No, I gave up the drink after that.

I moved down here to be close

to them.

I tried talking to my

daughter-in-law when Patrick was

out, but...

I tried talking to my

daughter-in-law when Patrick was

out, but...

..seems it was worse, you know,

going behind his back, so...

..seems it was worse, you know,

going behind his back, so...

Yeah.

Do you think they'll take it back?

Do you think they'll take it back?

If they don't, I'll buy it off you.

My cousin will go mad for that.

I've persuaded him to come.

But he's used to a certain level

of Christmas party, so...

But he's used to a certain level

of Christmas party, so...

..it better be good.

This is the place.

Venue sorted, I think you'll find.

Just taken it on, actually.

Thinking of using it for our

corporate dues and the like.

Thinking of using it for our

corporate dues and the like.

Reckon it will work?

Well, I was hoping for elegant

and sophisticated,

but I don't mind slumming it.

Emma?

but I don't mind slumming it.

Emma?

Don't let him have it, Jonathan.

No, least we can do.

Really big on charity stuff.

That what we are?

I shall book it in.

Seriously, you don't wanna know how

much we spent acquiring this place.

Seriously, you don't wanna know how

much we spent acquiring this place.

Still, knocked a quarter of a

million off our corporation tax.

Really?

James, you old dog.

Really?

James, you old dog.

I wanna book out our entertainment

space for a little soiree.

Oh, sh*t. Yeah, sorry, mate.

Yeah, I meant to send you that

earlier.

Yeah, I meant to send you that

earlier.

What do you reckon?

It's nice.

Yeah. Big.

It's very big.

It's very big.

Right, let's get the drinks sorted.

Try not to get too pissed up.

Try this.

I'm sure you don't need to know

about its tone or its body

or its length.

I'd only get jealous.

or its length.

I'd only get jealous.

Very tasty.

You can have a few cases of this,

on me.

Sally's favourite.

Sally's favourite.

Thank you.

That was a good day.

Getting there.

Yeah.

The black one looks great.

Adam.

Sorry, I was just talking to our

hospitality guy last night -

I need to calm him down a bit.

It's gonna be a quiet affair, right?

More of a reception than a... rave?

So far there are only 8 of us,

so I don't think anyone will be

taking a 7 iron to the glassware.

so I don't think anyone will be

taking a 7 iron to the glassware.

Great.

Don't worry, it's fine.

It's such a good idea.

It's such a good idea.

Actually, Jonathan, um...

been thinking about it.

Actually, Jonathan, um...

been thinking about it.

I think we'll pass on the venue.

Oh?

Yeah, I just worry.

It's so lovely.

And Emma will end up dancing

on the bar and punching the air

to Mr Brightside, and I'll be all

like "Argghh, mind the veneer".

to Mr Brightside, and I'll be all

like "Argghh, mind the veneer".

Maybe save it for next time.

Honestly, forget I mentioned it.

It's fine.

I have somewhere else lined up.

Thanks though.

Whatever you think.

Thanks though.

Whatever you think.

You're in business, right?

Yeah, last time I looked.

You're in business, right?

Yeah, last time I looked.

Michael's got this interview for

a really big finance company.

And maybe you can give him a few

tips?Suzy, it's OK.

And maybe you can give him a few

tips?Suzy, it's OK.

He's actually got a really brilliant

proposal for it.

You wanna pitch it to me?

Not really.

Go on.

He might be able to help.

Well... I have this theory about

plastic supermarket bags.

Everyone thinks it was environmental

lobbying that got the supermarkets

Everyone thinks it was environmental

lobbying that got the supermarkets

to ditch them, but I reckon it

was some maverick guy on the inside.

He's ahead of the game.

He's ahead of the game.

He knows single use plastic is on

the way out,

but he can make it profitable.

He goes to his boss and says,

"Look, we need to stop giving away

plastic bags,

so let's show our customers our big

green balls

and tell them to bring

their own bags.

We look responsible

and we save a small fortune."

We look responsible

and we save a small fortune."

But then the really clever bit...

we bide our time.

Then after a few weeks, when

everyone's forgetting their bags,

Then after a few weeks, when

everyone's forgetting their bags,

we sell them.

We sell them something we used

to give away for free.

A bag for life, madam, like you

bought last week.

A bag for life, madam, like you

bought last week.

Very good.

Don't they give the money

to charity?

The profit, yes,

but not the capital cost.

The profit, yes,

but not the capital cost.

So, it's a proposal

for the retail sector?

That's just a catchy

example to introduce the premise.

It's about culture change

within business.

It's about culture change

within business.

How maximising profit and a green

agenda are not mutually exclusive.

It's not the worst idea

I've ever heard.

It's not the worst idea

I've ever heard.

Thanks.

Be after my job next.

That's the kid.

Tickets and railcards, please.

That's the kid.

Tickets and railcards, please.

Michael's a smart cookie.

Yeah, unlike you.

Michael's a smart cookie.

Yeah, unlike you.

Why did you do that?

Cancel the room?

The party's in four days, Adam.

Well, when he mentioned it reduced

their tax bill...

Well, when he mentioned it reduced

their tax bill...

I know you were thinking it too.

It's not the right place.

Not for what we're doing.

Not for what we're doing.

Tiny protests.

Why did I do that?

It's in four days.

I'll pop by your office after work.

We'll sort it.

# Better that it's Christmas time

# Lights shining

Lights shining

# Lights shining

Lights shining

# So much joy

Better that it's Christmas time #

If you get any cancellations,

bell me back, will you?

Cheers, boss.

There's nowhere available.

Did you win this?

I did.

Did you win this?

I did.

It's from the Dry Cleaning

Association Media Awards.

Wow.

Third place in the best print

category.

Third place in the best print

category.

Let's just call Jonathan and see

if his place is still free.

Let's just call Jonathan and see

if his place is still free.

It's the easiest thing.

That you sorting it?

Don't take any notice of me.

No, it's just...

That's what I've always gone for.

The easiest thing.

And I can't help but take notice

of you.

Is that a projector?

Yeah.

Got loads of old movies.

We all used to sit up here at night

and watch them.

We all used to sit up here at night

and watch them.

Can I see?

Motor's b*rned out

so it just sits there.

That's basically a metaphor

for my whole career.

That's basically a metaphor

for my whole career.

Why don't we just do it here?

The party.

Don't think so.

The party.

Don't think so.

They'll be expecting more than me

just pushing the desks against the

wall.

What's up there?

Come. I'll show you.

Beautiful.

Yeah.

Never really lays any more though.

You ever get the feeling

like you're not really living?

You ever get the feeling

like you're not really living?

You know, like your life's

just about to begin.

All the time.

You know why I bought my house?

You know why I bought my house?

Our village has one of

the best schools in the country.

You wanna have kids?

You wanna have kids?

Some people wanna make it

on to the board.

Some people wanna have their own

company. Me?

Some people wanna have their own

company. Me?

I wanna have a kick-about.

Amanda feels the same?

You don't wanna talk about it?

It's OK.

You don't wanna talk about it?

It's OK.

It's none of my business.

No, I'd only bore you.

And you've got a whole new life to

go and do.

When I was about 15,

I really wanted these pair of

trainers for Christmas.

I really wanted these pair of

trainers for Christmas.

Mum found some at the market,

but with four stripes.

Oh, that's terrible.

She might as well have

bullied me herself.

She might as well have

bullied me herself.

You got your mum's present yet?

I did her a drawing. Um...

I'd love to get her something really

good, though.

I'd love to get her something really

good, though.

She never gets anything.

But after I pay rent and my season

ticket, I'm skint.

I got a great present once.

Paul McCartney gave me his jacket

from the Sergeant Pepper's cover.

Paul McCartney gave me his jacket

from the Sergeant Pepper's cover.

What did you get him?

Pound of sirloin.

Poor fella hadn't

had a steak in years.

Talking of which, why don't you come

for your tea tonight?

I've got a pie that'd be grand for

the both of us.

What kind of pie?

What kind of pie?

Steak and kidney.

You thinking mash?

Mash and peas.

Sounds good.

Great.

Sounds good.

Great.

Snowball?

Yeah.

So, I'll see you later for tea,

then?Alright, son.

So, I'll see you later for tea,

then?Alright, son.

What time do you want me round?

Seven?

Yeah. Sounds good. I gotta rush off.

But, I'll see you later.

Alright.

You know that outside chance

of a cancellation?

You know that outside chance

of a cancellation?

Not happening.

Oh, it was a ridiculous idea anyway.

Such a sentimental d*ck.

Such a sentimental d*ck.

I think we should do it here.

I think we should do it here.

It's about the people.

Think about it.

We could have the band over there.

We could have the band over there.

Bar in the corner.

Put up some tinsel.

It will be magical.

Don't give up on it, Adam.

Ho ho ho.

Amanda!

Oh, is this the planning committee?

Oh, is this the planning committee?

Amanda Franklin.

Oh, sorry.

Amanda, this is-

Amanda, this is-

You must be Emma.

Yes. Hi.

He told me that he had

a little helper.

That's me.

Great.

That's me.

Great.

Babe, it's my mother's thing

tonight.

You haven't forgotten, have you?

Forgotten?

Who? Spaghetti brains over here.

Course I have. Er...

I have a shirt here somewhere.

It's nice to meet you.

It's nice to meet you.

Yes. Merry Christmas.

You too. Hope you get a chicken.

I say I forgot.

I didn't forget as such.

I just didn't remember.

I don't get many visitors,

I don't get many visitors,

so I never quite get round to

sorting the place. You know.

Er...

Yeah. Right, um...

Yeah. Right, um...

Yeah, you, er...

Here, make yourself at home.

I'll get the dinner on.Thanks.

Here, make yourself at home.

I'll get the dinner on.Thanks.

It's clean.

It's clean.

You know, I know there's a bit of

mess, but, you know, it's...

it is clean.

Yeah, sure.

Wow.

Hey, I've got Hawaiian Crush

or American cream soda.

In fact, you have the cream soda.

You're the guest.

In fact, you have the cream soda.

You're the guest.

That's you?

I've been doing a lot in crypto.

We're actually going big in

the non-fungible token space.

We're actually going big in

the non-fungible token space.

Is that the really dull tent at

Glastonbury?

NFTs not your bag, Adam.

Come on, you're an arty type.

Come on, you're an arty type.

Well, I prefer my art fungible.

Like Cezanne's apples.

I love those.

And now Hero's announced

he wants to board like his brothers,

And now Hero's announced

he wants to board like his brothers,

we need the money. Don't have kids.

School fees these

days are ridiculous.

Really?

Tim.

You don't actually need to pay.

You don't actually need to pay.

But if you can afford it, wouldn't

you want the best for your kids?

Anyway, I don't want kids.

Anyway, I don't want kids.

Well, you say that, but...

Oh.

Sorry, you'll have to excuse Adam.

Telling me what I think is his

favourite thing to do.

Telling me what I think is his

favourite thing to do.

Yeah, I was at the top of my game

for about five years.

Mostly at Liverpool.

We won the European Cup in '78,

the League the next year,

then the European Cup again in '81.

You got the medals?

I don't bother with them.

Well, not any more.

Can I see them?

Yeah. Um...

Yeah. Um...

It's been years

since I looked at them.

Feels like it was someone else.

Feels like it was someone else.

Yeah.

Hey, what a night that was, my boy.

We thumped Real Madrid in Paris.

We thumped Real Madrid in Paris.

Had a few after the game and

I threw up in Kenny Dalglish's hat.

Great times.

These must be worth a fortune.

Yeah.

We all looked sharp, you know.

All of us.

We all looked sharp, you know.

All of us.

Had the Savile Row suits,

up town at the weekend.

I was a shoo-in for the England

team.

Then I got injured and that was it.

Then I got injured and that was it.

Career over in a couple of seconds.

Really?

Yeah.

This Tottenham striker was

winding me up, you know.

I was always a bit impetuous, that's

what some commentator used to say.

I was always a bit impetuous, that's

what some commentator used to say.

I went in to take him out. It was me

that ended up with a broken leg.

No.

Yeah.

No.

Yeah.

That was it. Plummeted like a brick.

Woke up one morning with yet another

hangover and my life all gone.

Woke up one morning with yet another

hangover and my life all gone.

Puff.

Yeah...

A few snaps. A few baubles.

A few snaps. A few baubles.

That's it.

Hey.

Thanks for coming over, Dean.

That's alright. Quality pie.

That's alright. Quality pie.

Hey... have you got some threads

sorted for the party?

Hey... have you got some threads

sorted for the party?

Er, not really.

Just my work shirt.

You can borrow something. Hold on.

Ray, it's fine.

Ray, it's fine.

Wait until you see this.

You know what this is, don't you?

Amanda, er...

Yeah?

Oh, boy...

Listen, I've been thinking.

Since I moved out of town, it feels

like we hardly see each other.

Yeah, we're busy. Like...

like people are busy.

Yeah, we're busy. Like...

like people are busy.

Don't make the time, though, do we?

It's easy, and...

..maybe that's fine.

Maybe that suits us.

..maybe that's fine.

Maybe that suits us.

We're not... making demands on each

other all the time.

Yeah.

I always thought that was a good

thing.

What if it isn't?

What if it isn't?

I can't do this any more.

OK.

Is there someone else?

There's always someone else.

Maybe I'm someone else, now.

Maybe I'm someone else, now.

Oh well, I'm still the same girl

that you proposed to

on the night you met me.

I was tying my lace.

You are the same girl.

You are the same girl.

Yeah. Come here.

I couldn't believe it when they

asked me to come back

I couldn't believe it when they

asked me to come back

just for some dinner thing. Still,

I made them fly me first class.

And you get to see me.

And I get to see you.

And you get to see me.

And I get to see you.

And we can spend Christmas together?

Yeah.

Couldn't get me a flight until

Boxing Day so I'm missing the damn

Christmas Eve party.

Couldn't get me a flight until

Boxing Day so I'm missing the damn

Christmas Eve party.

Still, you are going to love this

dinner.

They spend an absolute fortune.

When is it?

They spend an absolute fortune.

When is it?

22nd, I think.

I've got something.

What? No, they've flown me in for

this, Emma.

We need to be there.

That's the night of the train party.

We need to be there.

That's the night of the train party.

Well, you're never gonna see those

people again so, what's the point?

I know, but it's...

Hey, hey. Look, it's gonna be fun.

Alright? I promise you.

Here we go.

It's got all the details on there.

Ah, thanks.

It's got all the details on there.

Ah, thanks.

You know them anyway.

There you go. One for you.

All the details on the card,

work of our very own Dean here.

All the details on the card,

work of our very own Dean here.

You did this?Yeah.

Alright, don't sound so surprised.

Thanks.

Alright, don't sound so surprised.

Thanks.

And I've managed to secure

an exclusive warehouse venue

just by the station.

That's lovely, Dean!

That's lovely, Dean!

Thanks.

How are you?

You OK?

I'm very well, thank you.

You're a very talented young man.

Hi.

Two, please.

Are you happy to take a seat

at the bar?

Are you happy to take a seat

at the bar?

Yeah.

These two?

And I think Zola will

take your order in a second, OK?

You're really not getting any better

at this cooking lark.

You're really not getting any better

at this cooking lark.

Simon's here.

Oh.

Yeah, flew in last night.

Great.

Great.

Yeah.

So you can... spend Christmas

together?

Yeah.

Emma, what do you think of both of

these?

What are they?

What are they?

We just need a contemporary graphic

for a foot cream campaign we're

doing, so...

Feet and cream.

Hi, Emma.

Feet and cream.

Hi, Emma.

I've got your...Hi, Dean.

It worked out great-

Thank you, Dean.

You alright.

Hey guys.

You alright.

Hey guys.

What's this?

It's a campaign we're doing.

Oh, A-Gel. I thought it said angel.

Oh, A-Gel. I thought it said angel.

I like angels.

You can draw right, Dean?

I do a bit.

You can draw right, Dean?

I do a bit.

He's done one invitation and you're

making out like he's Matisse.

He's done one invitation and you're

making out like he's Matisse.

He's probably just a kid with

an Art GCSE.

He might not be after 3 years at art

school and a decade in the business.

Exactly!Yeah, but his talent will

be the same.

Exactly!Yeah, but his talent will

be the same.

His craft might be better.

His skills might be honed.

But talent is talent.

Who knows how good he could be.

But talent is talent.

Who knows how good he could be.

Your little 'buy the world a Coke'

campaign's really gone to your head,

hasn't it?

Andreas? Are you seeing him now?

No. I'm batting away his advances,

actually.Why?

No. I'm batting away his advances,

actually.Why?

Come on, Paul, take a chance.

Alright.

I'll take a chance on your Dean,

but enough with the life coaching,

alright?Deal.

but enough with the life coaching,

alright?Deal.

Are you sure we don't need more

stuff?It's got to look magical.

Are you sure we don't need more

stuff?It's got to look magical.

And I've convinced a few of them to

help out tomorrow night to get it

done.

It's all coming together.

It's all coming together.

Yeah, maybe it is.

I got you a present.

Come.

1978 MX60 drive motor.

1978 MX60 drive motor.

And Dean had this made.

What is it?

Have a look.

Wow.

Wow indeed.

How did he...?

No idea.

He mumbled something about an

animation app

and a mate in a lab and...

and a mate in a lab and...

We have to stick the ends

together to make it loop.

Thank you.

It's...

Wow.

I can't come.

Simon has a dinner.

Simon has a dinner.

Probably for the best.

It's funny how you think you know

what you're doing in life.

This party...

I thought I wanted to get everyone

on the train to be friends.

I thought I wanted to get everyone

on the train to be friends.

Thought it'd be

a good thing to do.

Maybe I just wanted to hang out

with you.

Maybe I just wanted to hang out

with you.

I can't do this.

I'm moving to Chicago.

All my stuff is in boxes.

I think you're like me, Emma.

I think you're like me, Emma.

I think you're lost.

I really do.

I really do.

I'm not lost.

But thank you for judging me.

You know, you really need to sort

your own sh*t out first, Adam.

You know, you really need to sort

your own sh*t out first, Adam.

Enjoy your party.

Right.

Bastard!

Where's Emma?

Dunno.

Where's Dean?

Dunno.

Where's Dean?

Dunno.

Michael, how did your interview go?

Oh, yeah.

I didn't get it.

Gutted to be honest.

That's a shame.

Maybe your idea needed

a bit more work.

The idea was sound, it wasn't that.

The idea was sound, it wasn't that.

It's tough out there.

My CEO's about your age.

He's f*ring people left,

right and centre.

He's f*ring people left,

right and centre.

Got everyone writing proposals

to see who's worth keeping.

You done one?

Avoided the cull. Thankfully.

You two alright?

Like proper bah humbug

the pair of you.

Like proper bah humbug

the pair of you.

Come on man,

you've got a big gig tomorrow.

You should have a spring in your

step.Yeah.

I know there's a danger that there

will be more band members than

guests, so...

I know there's a danger that there

will be more band members than

guests, so...

..you might wanna do

a quick shout out.

Actually,

this is the last shout out.

Actually,

this is the last shout out.

You'll all be, er...

..delighted to hear that the

inaugural Langton Line Christmas

party is cancelled.

..delighted to hear that the

inaugural Langton Line Christmas

party is cancelled.

What?Why?

Tonight's decoration volunteers

stand down

Tonight's decoration volunteers

stand down

and don't drop off the booze.

It ain't happening.

We've dodged a b*llet.

And in the New Year we can all go

back to... well,

And in the New Year we can all go

back to... well,

ignoring each other and

generally being satisfied with our

lives instead of scratching

around...

generally being satisfied with our

lives instead of scratching

around...

..dreaming dreams we never get round

to,

starting things we'll never

finish and...

..looking for happiness in places

where we don't belong

..looking for happiness in places

where we don't belong

and aren't welcome.

Hear hear.

Yeah.

I'm sorry to have wasted your time.

Yeah.

I'm sorry to have wasted your time.

We've done so many rehearsals.

You've been rehearsing?

You've been rehearsing?

We've been rehearsing

the whole time.

All the numbers.

Is that it?

Come on, Adam.

After all you've done, you're just

gonna-Michael, it's OK.

After all you've done, you're just

gonna-Michael, it's OK.

You heard him.

Michael, I've been meaning to ask,

did you give your mum that recipe?

Oh, yes. Yeah, she says thanks.

Oh, yes. Yeah, she says thanks.

Jonathan, Fay's boys can do your

electrics next week.

Is Tuesday OK?

Perfect, thanks, Fay.

Wait a minute, I think I might have

something on Tuesday.

Wait a minute, I think I might have

something on Tuesday.

Have you forgotten about that sync

app I told you about?

No, I didn't.

And I have it right here. Thank you.

No, I didn't.

And I have it right here. Thank you.

Linda, I've got the money

for the wine.

Oh no, don't be daft, I told you

they're just bin ends.

Oh no, don't be daft, I told you

they're just bin ends.

Nobody needs to pay for them.

Tuesday's great. You know,

this actually works, Mikey.

Of course it does, bro.

Of course it does, bro.

See? You did this.

OK, we're not at each other's house

every night, but...

OK, we're not at each other's house

every night, but...

we have something.

A recipe isn't much, and a little

help ain't everything,

A recipe isn't much, and a little

help ain't everything,

but it's, it's something.

Thanks.

Well, I hate to say it,

but the kid's done a good job.

Well, I hate to say it,

but the kid's done a good job.

What do you think?

It's great work.

Both of you.

A phone call? Am I buying a hat?

Hello?

I hear you've cancelled.

Yeah. Just...

Yeah. Just...

Your projection was amazing.

Thank you.

Emma's idea.

Just ran out of time.

Sorry.

Me, too.

Sorry.

Me, too.

One, two, three, four, five,

six, seven.

Are you sure about this, Adam?

Are you sure about this, Adam?

You weren't gonna come anyway,

were you?

I lost Sally... in April.

And it's really hard.

We loved Christmas.

So I'm just gonna let it pass me by,

like a float in a parade.

So I'm just gonna let it pass me by,

like a float in a parade.

I wouldn't have been much company

anyway.

Well, it's very Christmassy in here.

All the cards and the music.

So I'm not buying that...

"pass me by, parade float" rubbish.

So I'm not buying that...

"pass me by, parade float" rubbish.

What are you, Barbra Streisand?

But it must be really tough.

She looks at you...

the way I used to look at Sally.

I know it might not be...

I know it might not be...

..but it could be everything.

And if it is,

you've gotta go for it.

And if it is,

you've gotta go for it.

You really do.

You are allowed to be happy,

you know.

You are allowed to be happy,

you know.

How did you know... about Sally?

How did you know... about Sally?

Sat on her bench.

Read the little plaque.

She loved skiving.

Her and me both.

She loved skiving.

Her and me both.

Can you take the card machine

over to table eight as well, please?

Hiya, is Emma about?

You've missed her.

Hiya, is Emma about?

You've missed her.

Do you know when she's back in?

When she comes home and begs me for

her job back.

Sorry, I really should get on.

Course. Um... yeah, sorry.

Merry Christmas.

Course. Um... yeah, sorry.

Merry Christmas.

I don't think he's coming in today.

You alright, Michael?

Hey, Adam.

Um... we've got a big gig tonight,

and I left my guitar in your office.

Do you mind if I swing by at 7 to

get it?

Do you mind if I swing by at 7 to

get it?

Yeah, sounds good.

I will see you there.

Thanks, Adam. See you.

The train at platform one is the

17:45 service to

The train at platform one is the

17:45 service to

London Liverpool Street.

Surprise!

Surprise!

Just because you weren't coming,

doesn't mean we weren't.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Thank you.

What are you doing here?

I just thought I'd show Miranda what

she could have won.

I just thought I'd show Miranda what

she could have won.

I'm sorry if I was

a moaning Minnie before,

but when I saw what this lot did...

I can't believe you did all this.

I can't believe you did all this.

Neither can I. Hi.

# Joy to the world,

the Saviour reigns

# Joy to the world,

the Saviour reigns

# Let men their songs employ

# While fields and floods

# Rocks, hills and plains

# Rocks, hills and plains

# Repeat the sounding joy

Repeat the sounding joy

# Repeat, repeat,

the sounding joy...

# Repeat, repeat,

the sounding joy...

Right, you lot.

Anyone wanting to have a go on

Santa's knee get a move on.

Anyone wanting to have a go on

Santa's knee get a move on.

I'm supposed to be doing

the 22:30 to Ipswich.

# Deck the halls with boughs

of holly

# 'Tis the season to be jolly...

You alright?

You little bastard.

You little bastard.

You bastard!

Did you think I'd not notice?

Did you? Eh?

Did you think I'd not notice?

Did you? Eh?

After I gave you my hospitality.

That pie would have done me

for two nights, you little...!

Cool your jets down, Ray.

You little thieving-

What's going on?You better ask this

thieving little hooligan.

He stole my medals.

He stole my medals.

He stole them. He asked to see them.

He bloody cased the joint,

and then he took them.

He bloody cased the joint,

and then he took them.

OK. Come on. Ray, come on.

Let's get you up. Let's get you up.

Get off!

Come on, let's sit you down.

He took them.

Come on, let's sit you down.

He took them.

What's going on, Ray?

Well, I...

Well, I...

I used to play a bit. Football.

I was someone.

I was someone.

Not this old man, this...

lonely old git.

But someone.

But someone.

Like you, Adam. Like Michael there.

And all I had left from all of it

all of that, is a couple of medals.

And all I had left from all of it

all of that, is a couple of medals.

And he took them. He stole them.

Dean?

I borrowed them, Ray.

Yeah, borrowed them.

Yeah, yeah, yeah.

I thought they deserved

looking after.

I thought you deserved

looking after.

I did it for your grandson.

Think he'd prefer it to

a fire engine. No offence.

Think he'd prefer it to

a fire engine. No offence.

No, none taken.

Could come with you.

Drop it off Christmas Day.

Usually at a loose end after

The Wizard of Oz.

Ray... you're Ray Smythe?

You're the man. That unbelievable

Liverpool team with King Kenny?

You're the man. That unbelievable

Liverpool team with King Kenny?

Ray Kennedy? Phil Neal?The one

footed bloody donkey.

Simon.

Yeah?

Can I ask you something?

Sure.

Do you actually want to be with me?

Do you actually want to be with me?

Jesus, Emma, what is it

that you want?

Not this.

I just wanted to thank you all for

coming.

I just wanted to thank you all for

coming.

That's for Emma, really.

She couldn't be here tonight but,

um, all this... it was her.

And you, all of you.

So, um... thank you...

So, um... thank you...

..for keeping the faith

when I jumped ship.

And, um...

..a quick mention for Linda.

..a quick mention for Linda.

Before I had my mid-life crisis

yesterday, we, er...

..we all did an envelope.

..we all did an envelope.

So, Red Cross.

Samaritans.

Put a bit towards my nephew's bike.

Is that allowed?

Put a bit towards my nephew's bike.

Is that allowed?

Anyway, thank you all very much.

I'll leave it to the pros.

Nice one, Linda.

Now, this is a proper Christmas

party.

Now, this is a proper Christmas

party.

Had a punch up...

..got our own celebrity guest,

and I've got a tenner on

..got our own celebrity guest,

and I've got a tenner on

one of Little Mix there being

the first arse on the photocopier.

Thanks Adam, I've met good people.

But I'll be damned if Adam's gonna

be the only fruit loop here.

But I'll be damned if Adam's gonna

be the only fruit loop here.

Suzy, baby.

Suzy, baby.

I sometimes think about

what would have happened

if you hadn't smiled at me

in the street that day.

if you hadn't smiled at me

in the street that day.

And... I get scared.

I love you so much.

I love you so much.

And... this thing has been burning

a hole in my pocket for weeks.

Suzy, my love... will you marry me?

Suzy, my love... will you marry me?

Yes.

Yes.

I think my fiancee deserves

a number, right, guys?

Yes! Yes! Yes!

No, no.

Yes! Yes! Yes!

No, no.

I really don't. I'm the backing

singer.

OK, fine! Fine! Fine! Gosh.

OK, fine! Fine! Fine! Gosh.

Um... I remember we broke up once,

didn't we?

Not long after we met, we broke up

for, what was it, two days.

Not long after we met, we broke up

for, what was it, two days.

It was a weekend, babes.

So, two days.Yeah.

And I really, really felt awful.

But... I'm really, really glad

But... I'm really, really glad

that I will never feel like that

ever again.

This will be the last time

you ever hear me sing this song.

This will be the last time

you ever hear me sing this song.

I love you.

I love you so much.

# What'll I do

# When you are far away

# When you are far away

# And I'm so blue

# And I'm so blue

# What'll I do?

# What'll I do

# What'll I do

# When I am wondering who

# Is kissing you

# What'll I do?

# What'll I do with just

# What'll I do with just

# A photograph

# To tell my troubles to?...

# To tell my troubles to?...

Could have made an effort.

# When I'm alone...

# When I'm alone...

If you'd told me you were coming,

I would have.

# What'll I do?

# What'll I do?

# What'll I do? #

# Christmas hasn't felt like

Christmas for a little while

# Christmas hasn't felt like

Christmas for a little while

# But if you sit real still and

listen

# But if you sit real still and

listen

# You'll be sure to smile

# Cos not too far I'll be in the

distance...

I think I might wait until

the weather's a bit better

I think I might wait until

the weather's a bit better

before I move to Chicago.

Spring's supposed to be nice.

Less windy.

Plus I like it here.

Plus I like it here.

I got you a present.

Yeah?

Close your eyes.

OK.

Close your eyes.

OK.

OK.

Talisker.

That's your tipple, right?

Talisker.

That's your tipple, right?

How did you know?

Well, you told me.

Thank you. That's...

That's really sweet.

Hi there. Sorry, I'm Dean.

Hi, Dean.This is Ray.

He just wanted to drop this off for

the boy.

Thank you.

Sorry for interrupting.

Thank you.

Sorry for interrupting.

Have a really good day.

Merry Christmas.

I reckon she'll like it, you know.

Yeah.

He'll probably get it in a minute,

you know.

He'll probably get it in a minute,

you know.

Do you ever wonder who

they really are?

Do you ever wonder who

they really are?

The people down your street?

Those half-familiar

faces in your local coffee shop.

Or whoever sits opposite you

on the train every day.

Or whoever sits opposite you

on the train every day.

Ray!

Aren't you just

a little bit curious?

Might be an amazing artist.

An undiscovered talent.

Might be an amazing artist.

An undiscovered talent.

Or a true legend whose star simply

hasn't been blessed.

Or a true legend whose star simply

hasn't been blessed.

Hello, mate.

Hello.

Hello, Stanley.

Hello, Grandad.

Hello.

Thank you so much.

Hello.

Thank you so much.

Maybe someone who's been having

a real tough time of it recently

and could do with a friend.

Or maybe...

Or maybe...

..if you're lucky,

someone you were always meant

to find.

Go on.

Say hello.
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