Jeannie Hearne is spirited away in the middle of the night withno explanation. Her body is found the next day in thecountryside, alerting the attention of the Oxford City Police.Endeavour may be suspended, but with the case been so close tohis home, he begins a investigation of his own.
Production is ramping up with the newest generation of Rygaardon the job, however the day may take a turn for the worse withan ominous blood red sun in the sky. David Zitterkopf and hisson Levi take on their biggest job yet, but with David'shealth scare last year, will he be able to still remain theself proclaimed alpha predator? In Alaska, Papac's new unitcalled "The Longest Yard" will put their crew andequipment to the ultimate test as they plan to string a mile ofskyline across the mountainside. Back in Louisiana, theSwampman is on a hot streak after he delivered a sixteenthousand board foot order, but today he must finish a big jobfor a pint sized client. Still searching for the Legendary LostLog Train, Greg Chapman has found two more sites to search onthe St. Johns River.
With a tough start of the season for Rygaard, Gabe is forcedto let his son, Aidan, step up and fill the family shoes. ThePapac crew has issues of their own with an overcrowded landingwhere one wrong move could wipe out the Papac crew down below.In Florida, after hitting the jackpot from a double barrellog, Greg Chapman has enough cash to continue his quest infinding the Lost Log Train. Shelby Stanga is fighting hisdeadline to fulfill the sixteen thousand board foot order hemade with his new client.
Paddy McGuinness hosts the dating show. This episode featurescosmetics consultant Freddie, video marketing whiz Nik,football coach Joe and account manager Gaz, all of whom arehoping to impress one of the 30 single ladies in the lineup.
The Havishams throw a New Year's party. Amelia is delighted tobe reunited with her brother Arthur, but is troubled when anunexpected guest joins the celebrations. Meanwhile, FrancesBarbary rekindles an old friendship and allows herself to hopethat it may develop into something more.
Bucket pays a visit to his old enemy Fagin, convinced thecriminal had a part to play in the murder of Jacob Marley. Theencounter sets him on the trail of Fagin's old partner in crimeBill Sikes, whose wooden cosh could provide the vital cluethat will solve the case. Meanwhile, Frances comes up with anidea to ruin her sister's plans.
Christmas Day arrives and news of Jacob Marley's murder dampensthe festivities, giving Inspector Bucket a new investigationto pursue. Meanwhile, at Satis House, Amelia Havisham'smysterious rescuer makes another appearance.
It's Christmas Eve and Jacob Marley is ruthlessly pursuing hisdebtors, including Little Nell's dying grandad at the OldCuriosity Shop. Meanwhile a young Miss Havisham has come into afortune.