It's Christmas Day. Beth and Eric Baird dream of having a peaceful time but are constantly thwarted by the antics of their demanding neighbours.They planned on opening presents briefly with their son Ian and his brand new boyfriend, Gordon, before enjoying a quiet dinner for two.Neighbour Christine is babysitting granddaughter Madison and can't wait for Mummy Sophie to arrive back from Eurodisney. Other neighbours Cathy and Colin are anticipating a glamourous skiing holiday in the French Alps. But when Cathy learns that Air Traffic Control have gone on strike – no flights in or out of France for two days – she doesn't take it well.Neither does Christine, since Sophie is now stranded on the other side of the channel and Christine is left holding the baby. In true Christmas spirit, Beth invites them over to dinner. Eric worries the turkey crown is too small for five. Beth is upbeat – they'll make do even when Ian reveals their dinner date has fallen through and asks if he and Gordon can stay. Now it's dinner for seven.Eric decides to help make wee Madison's Christmas by looking out the old Santa costume and Beth brightly delivers the dinner – albeit tiny portions for everyone.