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Set during Christmas 1988, Lol is haunted by the devastating events that took place two and a half years before. She and Woody both find themselves struggling to cope with their lives without each other after he leaves the gang. Lol is carrying the burden of her guilt, whilst Woody is trying to build a domestic life with a new girlfriend and a potential promotion at work. Shaun has started drama college and, although still in a relationship with Smell, he has grown close to a girl performing in his Christmas play.
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Episode 3On Christmas Day the gang are getting merry until they bump into Woody and Jennifer. Shaun's messed up big style and it's hit him hard. Lol struggles to find some peace. - 02
Episode 1It's December 23 but life isn't looking festive for some. Lol's struggling to cope with new responsibilities and past haunts. Woody has a new girlfriend. She's lovely, but the polar opposite of Lol. - 03
Episode 2It's Christmas Eve and Woody's been offered a promotion at work. Lol pays a visit to Combo in prison. Shaun takes centre stage for his acting debut and, in true style, the gang all attend.
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- S01E01Episode 1December 13, 2011It's December 23 but life isn't looking festive for some. Lol's struggling to cope with new responsibilities and past haunts. Woody has a ne
- S01E02Episode 2December 14, 2011It's Christmas Eve and Woody's been offered a promotion at work. Lol pays a visit to Combo in prison. Shaun takes centre stage for his actin
- S01E03Season's bestEpisode 3December 15, 2011On Christmas Day the gang are getting merry until they bump into Woody and Jennifer. Shaun's messed up big style and it's hit him hard. Lol
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