The True Meaning of Christmas

The True Meaning of Christmas was the fifth Christmas special of Not Going Out and originally aired on 24 December 2017.

Synopsis
Can Lee and Lucy agree on the true meaning of Christmas?

Plot
On Christmas Eve, Lucy's parents bring a huge present for the children but unfortunately, Lucy and Lee have bought the same item and it is too late to change it.

Frank saves the day with his gift but Lucy suggests a little white lie to save face for Lee and herself and when Frank turns up unexpectedly it creates an awkward situation, made more awkward when Anna and Toby arrive with their news. Fortunately unforeseen circumstances and Anna and Toby's son come to the rescue.

Main cast

 * Lee Mack as Lee
 * Sally Bretton as Lucy
 * Hugh Dennis as Toby
 * Abigail Cruttenden as Anna
 * Geoffrey Whitehead as Geoffrey
 * Deborah Grant as Wendy
 * Bobby Ball as Frank
 * Finley Southby as Charlie
 * Max Pattison as Benji
 * Francesca Newman as Molly
 * Max Willis as Jack

Secondary cast

 * Keith Barron as Michael

Crew

 * Producer - Jamie Rix
 * Writer - Lee Mack
 * Writer - Daniel Peak