London - The risk of marital break-up between the Tories' so-called golden couple, Chris and Debbie, is to recede tonight as Chris finally decides to vote Conservative in this week's European elections.
The fictional pair, who both voted Tory until Chris switched to Labour in 1997, have gripped TV viewers with their arguments over politics and Europe against a domestic backdrop. In today's election broadcast, Chris finally bows to his wife's taunts about his "mate" Tony Blair, and declares that he is going to vote Conservative because the Prime Minister "has caved in on Europe".
In the living-room of his home, Chris reveals his change of heart while grappling with his friend Andy's admission that he is to allow his future father-in-law to take over his own wedding arrangements.
The scenario prompts Debbie to compare the situation with Mr Blair's stance on Europe.