Brian's game today.

Noel says he hopes we had a wonderful Boxing Day, and he says the fun on DoND will continue until the end of the year.

Noel explains the Scrooge or Santa twist that takes place at the 5-box stage. There are 3 snowmen and 2 of them have a Santa and 1 has a Scrooge, find the Santa and the contestant gets an offer after every box in the final round, but find the Scrooge and the Banker gets to look inside the contestant's box and the final round continues in the usual 3 box style. There is also a Christmas tree where the contestant gets to the chance to win a holiday.

Brian has box 16.

Brian used to be a painter/decorator but is now a student after having a mid-life crisis! He says he's always had a passion in science so he's doing a 9-year labatory-based PhD, and would like to win some money to help with the fees. Brian is a Newcastle fan, and has a football with him that he won in a school raffle over 20 years ago, and he says it's the only thing he's ever won! We get to see a pic of his late dad.

Here we go...

Round 1

Brian has no system but is keeping box 7 to near the end.

13 - David - £20,000

15 - Maz - £250,000

Noel says that's been keen to pop out early recently.

2 - Betty - £15,000

6 - Haroon - £3,000

10 - Hannah - £50,000

Banker time

Noel says we've not had an all-red opener for a while, and the banker says that was a perfect Christmas tonic, as he got no presents this Christmas. Noel gives Brian a hug and a kiss from the banker...

Banker's offer:

£8

Brian says

NO DEAL

Im surprised Noel hasn't said "hes got the red mist"

Round 2

11 - Tracey - £5,000

19 - newbie Jenna - 10p

Noel gets Brian to call a break...

We're back

Last box before the Banker

18 - Mia - £100,000

Banker time

Noel says Brian has only discovered one blue so far! The banker says Brian's going to fall down.

Banker's offer:

£4

Brian says

NO DEAL

Round 3

Noel says Brian has described himself as an eternal optimist, and Noel says Brian could have a long run of blues now.

8 - Ian - 1p

9 - Marilyn - £1

21 - Andy - £1,000

Banker time

Noel says it can be such a weird game at times, and Brian didn't even manage a long run of blues. The banker says Brian almost beat Nikki Tucker in terms of never getting an offer higher than £250.

Banker's offer:

£1,500 + 1 gift box

Noel reveals today's star on the tree, and it's a holiday to Fuerteventura, which Brian could win.

Brian says

NO DEAL

didn't think he would deal at 1500, with those two reds in play. If he hits either/both those, then its all over

Round 4

Noel has a chat with Irene, as we didn't hear much from her when she was a newbie yesterday. She reveals that she does stunts for charity, including abseiling and zip-wiring!

Rina now, and she says the most interesting thing she's done is to be on DoND!

14 - Rina - £10,000

Amazing, says Noel.

1 - Scott - £5

3 - Irene - Noel calls a break...

we've seen plenty of two box games at this point, but usually arrived there less painfully. I think Brian realises theres not much he can do. Funny how the 75k has played a key part in quite a few of the games over the last week.

We're back

Last box before the Banker

3 - Irene - £75,000

Banker time

Noel says this is a horrendous 8-box and a very cruel outcome. The banker says he's never had the situation of seeing someone at 5-box with only blue boxes in a special show.

Banker's offer:

£400

Brian quickly says

NO DEAL

Round 5

Noel says this is a total 1-box game.

4 - Jim - £250

17 - Detrix - £100

20 - Grace - £10

Santa vs Scrooge time