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Episode 5748 is an episode of Hollyoaks which aired on Wednesday 22nd December 2021.

Synopsis

Jack is gobsmacked when Darren's kidnap story proves to be true. Sid chooses Serena, but Lizzie unknowingly leaves him questioning his decision. Cindy tries to give Luke the perfect Christmas, Tony is stunned to find the McQueens' new residence, and Ella has a surprise for Charlie.

Plot

Nancy wakes Darren, who has slept on the sofa. Zara finds Cindy's parcel of Christmas decorations. Serena texts Sid to inform him that he made the top 50 qualifiers for the race. Juliet is perplexed by his reaction. Darren tells Jack and Nancy that he was kidnapped, but they don't believe him. Ethan claims not to know where Darren lives. Maya is hellbent on finding Darren to kill him. Tom leaves to celebrate Christmas with O.B. Cindy tells Zara that he wants to give Luke the best Christmas as it may be his last. Sid tells Juliet that he has a better connection with Serena. He plans to break up with Lizzie after Christmas.

Charlie and Ella aren't pleased with their parts in the nativity play. Jack tries to get the 'truth' out of Darren. Ethan walks in and tells Darren that he has put his whole family in danger now that he has mentioned the kidnapping. Cindy complains about panic-buying to Tony - she can't replace the turkey Luke burned. Theresa interrupts with Tony's excessive shopping. Ethan gives Darren a wad of cash and tells him to run. Jack tells Darren that if he doesn't leave, he puts the whole family in danger. Tony is stunned to walk into The Hutch's old building, to find that it has been converted into the McQueens' new home.

Ethan lies to Maya that he killed Darren. She reveals that she witnessed him giving Darren money. Nana has forgotten to call the gas and water companies. Darren tells Nancy that he has to leave. Juliet and Sid arrive at The Dog in the Pond to find that Lizzie has bought champagne to celebrate Sid's race success, and is already getting along with Leela. They end up finding things in common.

Jack suggests that it may be good that Nancy has given up on their relationship. Tony brings Cindy some food and vents about The Hutch. Cindy is amazed when she realises that Tony has given her the dinner he planned to cook for his family. Ella gives Charlie a Christmas cracker to pull. Nancy and Darren prepare the house for Christmas Day. Charlie is stunned when a positive pregnancy test falls out of the cracker.

Music

Song Performer Circumstance
"Santa Tell Me" Ariana Grande Nancy wakes Darren, who has slept on the sofa. Zara finds Cindy's parcel of Christmas decorations. Serena texts Sid to inform him that he made the top 50 qualifiers for the race. Juliet is perplexed by his reaction.
"No Other Day Like Christmas" Jeff Meegan, David Tobin & Tim Garland Ella gives Charlie a Christmas cracker to pull. Nancy and Darren prepare the house for Christmas Day. Charlie is stunned when a positive pregnancy test falls out of the cracker.

Notes

General

  • Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, this episode was filmed with social distancing rules in place - including actors playing family members/roommates.

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