It was a decent episode tonight. I did like the character interactions with Libby and Vincent and the scenes with Mas and Jayne. Whatever your opinion of her, it shows that people with disabilties do struggle and she must have a lot of faith and a good team behind of carers and physios to walk. It was a nice touch and rekindled old times between the two. It's unlikely we'll see Zee unless we get an airport scene, but I think it's for the best and wherever Nitin goes I wish him well. Carmel is a bitter harridan, but let the man live his life. He's a grown adult and wants the best for his family.
Lee - That Oz is a totally pussyclaat. Nasty piece of work, and the boss is no better. I am glad they've highlighted this, but whatever you think of the show they are tackling workplace bullying head on. Whitney needs to get out and earn too - surely she's getting some money or her family (maybe shady Ryan) could help her. She's putting too much pressure, but Lee is probably ashamed through pride to admit he is only a call centre worker. It's not a place for a depressed young man. Kudos to Jack, (and for London that is dirt cheap) but he's obviously not on that kind of money.
Oh Jay - sadly the spiral of addiction / dealing is very vicious. I wouldn't have sacked him if I was Billy, I'd have probably gone short just to get the scumbags off his back! I do wonder where his character will go next. Jamie is playing a blinder and I'm glad he's being used more and more.
Roxy - I guess she does feel a second or third wheel to Ronnie and co but she'd better living her own life or living with Dona - I think they'd make good flatmates. I do like her bonding with Amy. She's screwed up re: the drugs smuggling but she wants to make amends.
The Christmas tree saga - it does happen sadly. With council's budgets getting more and more smaller thanks to those in charge (and wasting money on chief Exec's - I've been given a chance to stand against our council's Chief Exec in 2019), it's realistic. Quite a few places have private donations to pay for a tree / lights.
8/10