Episode 3322 (25th December 1991)

Plot
Christmas Day. Liz lives in fear of one of the twins being beaten up. Angie feels guilty about eating with Des whilst Curly is alone. Vicky suspects Bet of having an affair with Des. Ivy is happy that the Platts are living in the Street and tells Don she'd like to stay at No.5. The Barlows spend the day together. Mike waylays Alma on her way to the Roberts, turning up at the cafe with champagne. Alf watches the Queen's speech while Audrey waits for Alma to turn up. At the cafe, Mike tells Alma he's made mistakes and he's sorry. He says he thought he loved Jackie Ingram but was wrong. He tells her he still loves her and always has. He asks her for a chance to start again. Andy and Steve paint over the graffiti. Phyllis enjoys herself with Emily and Percy. Emily feels caught in the middle. Alma tells Mike she's learnt how to hate him in the last year. He makes her admit she's not in love with Ken. Culy and Reg spend the day together as they're both lonely. They raid Bettabuys for champagne and caviar. Vera misses Terry. She accuses Jack of driving all her family away. Bet invites Des Foster to eat at the Rovers. She is shocked to find Vicky has already laid an extra place for him. Alma begs Mike to leave her alone, saying she can't stop loving him. He embraces her and she breaks down. Reg is caught by the police taking food from Bettabuys and the officer takes him to the station. Ivy tells the Platts they're not moving anymore. Gail is horrified that they'll be living across the road from each other. Tracy is put out when Deirdre tells Ken she's glad he's found a good woman. Curly identifies Reg and he is released by the police. Gail tells Martin she wants to move again, immediately. Mike and Alma spend the afternoon together in bed. She is upset when Ken calls on her and she has to keep quiet.

Guest cast

 * Des Foster - Neil Phillips
 * Policeman - James Masters