Oooh, it was all go at the Murdoch's this Christmas, eh? Lenny made Lydia's year by producing her long-lost son, the handsome Lee. In response a clearly delighted Lydia invited Lenny to stay, for more than sherry and wafer-thin mints we reckon. But going on the exchange between Lee and Lenny at the end of the episode, it looks like Lee IS too good to be true...
Meanwhile it was disaster at the Mullen's as Jimmy managed to accidentally roast all of little Madonna's presents. But the arrival of Scarlett's mysterious brother Bob, in Santa garb, complete with knock-off kiddies' gifts, sorted out that dilemma. Who'd have thought Big Bob and Scarlett were brother and sister, eh? Can't wait to see what he gets up to!
It's not often we feel sympathy for Jo but she faced a lonesome Christmas and poor wee Romeo; we felt really sorry for them both.
It was good that Eileen got through to Gina, as she spoke from the perspective of a mother who'd lost a child. It made Gina open her heart to Jo, just as the grief over Franco really hit home. Christmas can be a heartbreaking time...
After tonight's show I really feel in the mood for a mince pie and some show tunes! The Shieldinch panto turned out okay in the end, and even notoriously hard-to-please Liz had a smile on her face.
It looks like the frostiness between Hayley and Gordon was beginning to thaw as well - enjoying the show together, as father and daughter, was a start. Robbie and Jack were certainly relieved!
Innes knows how to stir up a storm. After Amber gave him the heave-ho it was rubbish of him to out Jennifer. Thankfully Jen's brother is more of a gentleman than he'll ever be: Charlie was so understanding, though will their mutual admiration for Amber cause problems?
And in the Murdoch clan more skeletons fell out of cupboards, as the truth about Lydia's mystery son was revealed. It will be interesting to see what Lenny's uncovered...
You may have spotted the TV trail for our Christmas panto after Tuesday's River City! It'll be on BBC One Scotland a few times between now and Tuesday, 15 December, but we won't make you wait by your telly on the off-chance it comes on. You can watch the trail online right now and get a glimpse of Johnny Beattie at his very best.
Let us know what you think :)
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