by Ted Davis
Original Air Date: December 26, 1961
Directed by: Campbell Logan
Synopsis: What is the purpose of the mysterious visit by Father Christmas (George Coulouris) to a lonely bedridden girl (Carla Challoner) on Christmas morning? Could he be the culprit in an unsolved robbery? There’s no rest on Christmas day for weary Chief Inspector Maigret (Rupert Davies) and reliable Sgt. Lucas (Ewen Solon) as they gather the disparate pieces to solve the holiday puzzle.
Purr Blurs: Early in the episode, as good hearted Mademoiselle Donceur (Esma Cannon) and devious Madame Martin (Heather Chasen) cross the road, a stubborn street cat absolutely refuses to move from his station by a trash can, even though the women practically step upon the kitty.
Later in the story, as a taxi cab pulls up to the curb to park, another street cat tucks in to safety under a car.
Final Mewsings: Cats don’t appreciate nearly being stepped on or run over for Christmas.
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