Jill determines that she must tackle David again, for the children’s sake.

Radio Times: Jill decides to get strict.

Characters: Bert, David, Jill, Lynda, Phil, Pip, Ruth

• Is there perhaps a little less hostility between David and Ruth? They agree that, since David is going to The Bull to discuss the seating plan for Bert’s retirement celebration, he should take both Pip and Bert into the village too. Ruth makes a suggestion about the seating that is well received.
• At the panto rehearsal, Neil has a task from Lynda – to build a mirror cabinet for Lilian to stand in – but she encourages him to join the rest of the cricket team, Robert included, at Adam and Ian’s Stag Night.
• Meanwhile Pip is rehearsing a carol with her grandad. Neil calls to collect some music for the panto and delights Phil by recounting how good Daniel has been with the pigs; Neil has paid him £20 for his help.
• Jill is really getting into her part, demanding the heart of Snow White to be brought to her – evil personified. She is worried what Pip, now at the back of the hall, will think.
• On the way home Pip pours out to Jill her fears that her mum and dad are going to split up. What can she do? Jill does her best to allay her fears and assure her that her parents will work things out for themselves; she should just carry on being her own sweet self.
• Bert is disappointed to find that David’s part is not his for the taking; he has been measured and does not fit the descending sequence of dwarves.
• Jill reports back to Phil. She is going to have to tackle David again; Phil agrees but urges her to tread carefully. Pip cannot be allowed to feel responsible for her parents – it’s not on.