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Louisa faces off with love rival Carrie in a battle for Martin's affections, and romance is in the air for Aunt Joan, who gains an admirer in the form of Edward. Elsewhere, Al makes a surprise reappearance and PC Penhale celebrates his birthday. Martin Clunes stars, with Joe Absolom and Louise Delamere

The irascible medic and Louisa embark on what seems to be a perfect first date at a classical music performance in the grounds of a country house, but an inappropriate remark from the doctor kills off any chance of romance. Elsewhere, Al worries that Pauline's gambling is getting out of hand when he finds out that her moped has been repossessed. Comedy drama, starring Martin Clunes and Caroline Catz

The staff are excited by the arrival of a TV film crew at the hospital, especially Mr Harper, who is desperate to be caught on camera - and it looks like his dreams of stardom may be about to come true when Mr Middleditch gives him an important job for the broadcast. Elsewhere, the atmosphere is much more tense, as Dr Ormerod and nurse Meryl Taylor are called out to help a boy who has been trapped below the surface of an icy lake for 20 minutes - and to make matters worse, the ambulance carrying the unconscious lad back to hospital gets caught in a snowdrift. On a lighter note, Ray Piper is brought in with a huge bump on his head - and there's much hilarity when it turns out his wife has hit him with a frozen turkey. But before the day is out, he's not the only member of his family to be admitted. Festive special of the hospital drama, guest starring DJ Simon Bates as TV presenter Lennie Lamarr, with Robert Daws, Wendy Craig and Anna Madeley

The Aidensfield bobbies investigate a series of arson attacks, but have trouble finding the evidence to convict their chief suspects _ until a further blaze claims a victim. Elsewhere, Maggie receives shocking news, and Greengrass fancies himself as the village's answer to Billy Butlin, opening a disused railway carriage as a holiday home. Guest starring Ralf Little and Coronation Street's Alan Halsall (Tyrone Dobbs)

An eccentric elderly lady reports an abduction, presenting the Aidensfield coppers with a fresh mystery to solve, while Greengrass has dealings with an old crony who wants him to enter a champion ferret in a race. Rural drama, starring Bill Maynard, Derek Fowlds and Margery Mason

News of Martin and Louisa's engagement spreads rapidly through the village, and Aunt Joan is annoyed to hear about it from Dave rather than her nephew. Al steps in to help as Bert struggles to keep the restaurant afloat, while the doctor is puzzled when he learns Beth's knee replacement wound is failing to respond to the medication he prescribed. Comedy drama series, starring Martin Clunes

The doctor and Louisa make plans for their wedding, but the big day runs far from smoothly, as a drunken vicar leaves Martin with a dilemma. Meanwhile, the restaurant where the reception is to be held is flooded and Isobel goes into labour. Comedy drama, starring Martin Clunes and Caroline Catz

Gina tries to kick-start her singing career by performing at a local nightclub, only to find herself accused of possessing drugs - which she suspects were planted in her handbag. Elsewhere, David responds to an unexpected windfall by making a very bad investment. Rural drama, starring Tricia Penrose and David Lonsdale

A lavish dinner party proves to be a prelude to murder and intrigue - but fortunately Poirot is among the guests, and soon realises the key to the mystery lies in a duel fought 10 years previously. Drama, starring David Suchet, Caroline Langrishe and John McEnery

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