Ep 13. Merry Christmas Father Christmas

In "Last of the Summer Wine" season 9 episode 13, titled "Merry Christmas Father Christmas," the gang gets into the Christmas spirit in their own unique way. Compo, Clegg, and Truly meet up with Howard and Marina at a shopping mall where they come up with a plan to make Christmas decorations using stolen cardboard boxes. They then run into Auntie Wainwright who tries to sell them some of her wares.

Meanwhile, Nora Batty is still upset with the demise of her beloved broomstick, and reflects on Christmases past when she would spend the day with her husband. She turns down an invitation to spend Christmas with Ivy, instead deciding to spend the day alone.

Back at the shopping mall, the gang runs into an old friend dressed as Father Christmas. They convince him to come to Nora's house to surprise her with a new broomstick.

As they make their way to Nora's house, they run into various mishaps including getting trapped in a cardboard box and pretending to be an oversized Christmas present. When they finally arrive at Nora's, they find that she has already left to go to Ivy's house.

The gang decides to visit Ivy's house and sing some carols. When they arrive, they discover that Nora is already there and has brought her own surprise for Ivy and her family.

The episode ends with the gang singing carols together on Ivy's doorstep.

Overall, "Merry Christmas Father Christmas" is a heartwarming episode that shows the importance of friends and community during the holiday season. The humor is lighthearted and family-friendly, making it a great watch for all ages.