Christmas comes early to the Yorkshire Dales this Tuesday on Channel 5, though not without its share of rural mishaps. Reuben: Life in the Dales returns with a new episode at 8 PM UK time, finding Reuben and his trusty sidekick Tommy tasked with delivering a giant Christmas tree to their local market town.
The festive spirit hits a snag, however, when Reuben’s new work truck—essential for hauling the enormous evergreen—decides to serenade the village with its incessantly wailing immobilizer alarm. Cue head-scratching, neighborly complaints, and the kind of low-key chaos that’s become a hallmark of the series.
Meanwhile, Sidney, the resident welding guru, gets his moment to shine, patching up Reuben’s collection of vintage tractors. As always, the charm of Life in the Dales comes from its simple, almost old-fashioned approach.
For city dwellers craving a dose of country air and community spirit, this Yuletide episode makes for a cozy, if occasionally bumpy, escape.
“Reuben: Life in the Dales” airs Tuesday at 8:00 PM UK time on Channel 5.
