Episode 3479 (21st December 1992)

Plot
Bet is disappointed when Vicky phones and tells her she'll be spending Christmas with Alec. Audrey is horrified when Alf is told an ulcer caused him to collapse. She vows she'll put him on a diet. Raquel feels neglected by Wayne Farrell and, on reading he scored a goal, wonders why he hasn't told her. Des tells her that it was an Own Goal - one of Wayne's very own, something she still fails to understand. Bet and Rita agree to spend Christmas together. Andy returns home with long hair. He tells his parents he's finished with Paula. Mike sees Mark for the first time and recognises him. He is stunned to hear from Nicky that Mark's father is dead. Mrs Jeffers asks Derek to look after the school gerbil, Gerry, for Christmas. He takes Gerry home much to Mavis' horror. Martin unburdens himself on Don, telling him all about Carmel. Don advises him not to tell Gail. Wayne puts the phone down on Raquel when she congratulates him on his Own Goal. Gail gives Martin the chance to tell her what's troubling him but he doesn't. Raquel feels humiliated and lashes out at Des, accusing him of being jealous because he's been dumped by all his women. Mike tells a stunned Alma that Mark Redman is his son.

Guest cast

 * Mrs Jeffers - Romy Baskerville
 * Mark Redman - Chris Cook