Episode 3950 (20th December 1995)

Plot
Raquel receives a letter from Bet in the Canaries+ wishing her well in her new life. She sorts through all Bet's old clothes to send them to a charity shop. Raquel keeps her cigarette holder and a pair of earrings as a memento of her. Raquel worries about showing Curly up in front of his boss so she borrows Audrey's etiquette book. Vicky buys Steve a personalised number plate for Christmas. Jim is amazed when Liz tells him she has been laid off by Des. He accuses Sean of sacking Liz as he has a vendetta against Steve. Sean tells him the decision was Des'. The Firmans entertain Curly and Raquel, with Raquel getting too worried over what is and what isn't correct form. Curly is horrified when Raquel spills her drink over Edith Firman's dress just when Eric has more or less promised him the job of Manager. Liz tells Andy she stopped working for Des as she can't stand being near him all the time. Jim demands to know why Des has sacked Liz. Des sticks to his story of being overstaffed and Liz has to stop Jim from hitting him.