Tony is left seething when he loses out on a prestigious award. He decides to modernise his skills, only to find himself embroiled with a gang of Russian drug dealers.Meanwhile, Rebecca improves staff morale by reinstating a Christmas party, and things hot up as she and Charlie prepare it. Then Anna sees her chance to make a lot of money out of a British actor and renowned sex addict who is staying at the hotel.

Charlie and Rebecca are now a couple, and Jackie isn't finding it easy to cope with seeing them together. Then Charlie has more trouble to deal with when his younger brother Dan turns up at the hotel, followed closely by a few heavies who are out to cause trouble.Meanwhile, the wine list is not what it could be, and the rich Mrs Klein suggests a wine tasting competition. James agrees, but he is worried about coming out of the event well.