The players are reunited when they remember they're doing the panto for the kids, not themselves. The women withdraw their custom from Val's Salon. David Barlow turns up in a flash car to spend Christmas at No.9. He tells Ken and Val that he doesn't want the press knowing where he is. Irma falls for David and he arranges to take her on a date. Swindley fears the panto will never be put on. Elsie knocks them all cold with her costume and tights.