A handsome stranger appears in the pub, so everyone assumes he is after Cathy, but he reveals he only has eyes for Agnes.

Something isn't quite right in the Brown household this Christmas. Agnes Brown has had enough hassle with Christmas trees to last a lifetime, so this year she refuses to have one. But with Grandad's health a worry for everyone, is there something else missing this Christmas apart from just the tree?

Meanwhile, a fire at Wash and Blow leaves Rory and Dino with nowhere to cut hair – until Mrs Brown steps in. And Dermot faces stiff competition to win a contract. But is business-partner Buster also up to the challenge?