Ben is not looking forward to Christmas.
This year, he tries to convince Susan of a mystery illness in an effort to escape the entire festive season.
Not convinced by Ben's litany of pains, hot flushes and palpitations, Susan soon calls his bluff and drags him to the doctors, only for Ben to be admitted into hospital.
Michael and Alfie make the most of an empty house in the mean time, and Janey learns that it's tough being a mum.