The musical guests are Los Zafiros, Glenda Jackson, André Previn and Shirley Bassey. A variety of sketches finishes with Ernie's latest play called 'The Adventures of Robin Hood' starring Francis Matthews as King RIchard.
Eric and Ernie receive Christmas presents from the BBC but all are not equal. Eric and Ernie play turkeys but so far they have escaped the Christmas plate. Los Zafiros perform a "María Isabel". Glenda Jackson is introduced to the audience. Eric, Ernie and Glenda do a homage to Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers with a singing and dancing routine to songs such as "Let's Face The Music And Dance" and "Just the Way You Look Tonight". Ernie introduces André Previn who is to conduct the orchestra whilst Eric plays Grieg's Piano Concerto. Shirley Bassey is introduced and sings "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes" with some assistance of Eric and Ernie. She then sings "Diamonds Are Forever". Ernie's tries to give a piano recital. Francis Matthews stars as King RIchard in Ernie's play called 'The Adventures of Robin Hood'.—jem