Hyacinth is anxiously awaiting the delivery of her new three piece suite, a exact replica of Sandrigham House's. She does her best to make sure her neighbors will see the delivery. She makes plans to give her old suite to Daisy and Onslow, however her best laid plans go awry.

Hyacinth has decided that as it is Christmas, Richard should help distribute gifts to the old people at the church hall, dressed as Father Christmas. Richard shows off the costume at Elizabeth and Emmet's house, but he and Emmet proceed to get incredibly drunk. 

Meanwhile, Rose has a new boyfriend called Mr Sudbury, and Onslow and Daisy watch in amazement as the pair dance down the road.