
S14·E13 – In the Bleak Midwinter
2004-12-26 • 60 min
Veteran singer and keyboard player Alan Price guest stars in this festive episode of the rural drama, as the leader of a down-on-their-luck jazz band. Travelling to Aidensfield, where they've been booked by Vernon to play at the villagers' Christmas concert, the Rio Trio offer a lift to a young girl, unaware she's a single mum taking her baby home to see her parents for the holiday. However, the first the band know about the infant is when the girl disappears, leaving them to look after it. Meanwhile, as the concert gets into full swing, local barmaid Gina takes centre stage, hoping to impress all and sundry with her rendition of Winter Wonderland.
Cast

Derek Fowlds
Oscar Blaketon

William Simons
PC Alf Ventress

Jonathan Kerrigan
PC Rob Walker

Tricia Penrose
Gina Ward

Peter Benson
Bernie Scripps

Mark Jordon
PC Phil Bellamy

David Lonsdale
David Stockwell

Sophie Ward
Dr. Helen Trent

Vanessa Hehir
Rosie Cartwright

Geoffrey Hughes
Vernon Scripps

Ram John Holder
Danny Flowers

Allan Corduner
Gerard Lowe