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Christmas Special 1987

Alf is spending Christmas in hospital for a hip replacement but his visitors' scare stories of what could go wrong propel him into fleeing from the ward dressed as a woman - which incurs a drunk's unwanted attention. Back at the house he is outraged when Mrs Hollingbery's sister turns up after his room,being told that he is not expected to live but all is forgiven when Mrs Hollingbery invites everybody upstairs for a Christmas party. Unfortunately he has forgotten the loose stair rod and ends up back in the hospital.

English
  • Originally Aired December 25, 1987
  • Runtime 30 minutes
  • Special Position Airs after season 3
  • Network BBC One
  • Special Category Episodic Special
  • Created June 17, 2013 by
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  • Modified March 29, 2023 by
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