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In Sickness and in Health

Christmas Special (Season 3, Episode 7)
TV Episode | Comedy

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 ...See moreAlf 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. Written by don @ minifie-1 See less
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Director
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Johnny Speight (written by)
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Updated Dec 25, 1987

Release date
Dec 25, 1987 (United Kingdom)

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13 cast members
Name Known for
Warren Mitchell
Alf Garnett Alf Garnett   See fewer
Carmel McSharry
Mrs. Hollingbery Mrs. Hollingbery   See fewer
Eamonn Walker
Winston Winston   See fewer
Eileen Kennally
Mrs. Johnson Mrs. Johnson   See fewer
Ken Campbell
Mr. Johnson Mr. Johnson   See fewer
Maggie Jones
Mrs. Hollingbery's Sister Mrs. Hollingbery's Sister   See fewer
Arnold Diamond
Mr. Rabinsky Mr. Rabinsky   See fewer
Brenda Cowling
the Matron the Matron   See fewer
Georgia Mitchell
the Nurse the Nurse   See fewer
John Bird
the Consultant the Consultant   See fewer
Norman Rossington
the Irish Drunk the Irish Drunk   See fewer
Keith Macey
Junior Doctor (uncredited) Junior Doctor (uncredited)   See fewer
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