In the Bleak Midwinter

Overview

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.

Guest Stars

Sophie Ward

Dr. Helen Trent

Vanessa Hehir

Rosie Cartwright

Geoffrey Hughes

Vernon Scripps

Ram John Holder

Danny Flowers

Allan Corduner

Gerard Lowe

Timothy Carlton

Colonel Hepworth

David Woodcock

Vicar

Alan Price

Frankie Rio