It's Christmas Eve and as Amelia and Arthur Havisham gather to hear the reading of their father's will their lives are left in turmoil by the unexpected contents.

Bucket goes to see his old enemy Fagin convinced he is involved some way in the murders. Following a lead he goes after Fagin's henchman Bill Sikes.

Compeyson goes to desperate lengths to make Miss Havisham notice him and Martha Cratchit's wedding plans are thrown into turmoil by an unexpected knock at the door.

A potential rival at Satis House gives Compeyson cause for concern. When a prank goes dangerously wrong Arthur realises the lengths to which Compeyson will go to achieve his aims.

Already facing financial ruin Edward Barbary's situation deteriorates when Scrooge demands his loan is repaid.

Honoria faces up to the reality of her father's situation - will she throw everything away to save him? Meanwhile, Bucket's patience is finally rewarded.