Spoiilers 17-22 December

Jamie turns to Chas for help
Sunday, December 17 2006 at 19:00 GMT on ITV1


When Jamie asks Chas to help him in his plight to avenge the Kings, she suggests that tracking down the foreman will provide them with the evidence they need. After careful prodding, Chas learns from Jimmy that the foreman is currently in St Tropez. Armed with this information and a stolen photograph, will it lead the pair any closer to the man who they believe holds the key to bringing down the Kings?

Over at The Woolpack, Jack is furious to discover Victoria flirting outrageously with an 18 year old. He quickly sends her home and berates Diane for neglecting to watch over her. Will Diane’s carefree behaviour continue to cause more dissent and problems within the Sugden family?

Meanwhile, a desperate Terry books a flight to Morocco in a bid to track down his son TJ. The police later visit Terry and warn him that he’d be wasting his time trying to track down TJ. Will Terry take this advice on board?


Jamie and Bob commence their revenge campaign
Monday, December 18 2006 at 19:00 GMT on ITV1


As Chas prepares to see Jamie off, his plan to track down the foreman is destroyed when it becomes clear that Tom and Rosemary have got to him first and he’s no longer in St Tropez. Tom lays into Chas for her part in the betrayal and, warning that Carl will never forgive her, suggests she pack her bags and end the engagement. Will she finally break under the pressure and leave Carl?

Matthew is interested to hear that Jimmy and Kelly are back together. When he suspects that Kelly has financial motives, he dashes her hopes by revealing to her that Jimmy has no access to company funds. Will this information lead Kelly to drop her master plan?

Elsewhere, Diane’s erratic behaviour continues to cause chaos when a family bike ride ends in an accident. At the end of his tether, Jack snaps and demands to know the reasons for Diane’s recent run of what he considers to be irresponsible behaviour. Is he finally about to get to the bottom of his wife’s new found zest for life?


The police turn up to see Marlon and Donna
Tuesday, December 19 2006 at 19:00 GMT on ITV1


Marlon and Donna are disheartened to discover that the quote for building their new house is above and beyond what they can afford. Attempts by the Dingle clan to help them in their plight are refuted by Marlon and Donna who want to ensure that everything is kept above board. When the police turn up, it has nothing to do with bricks and mortar, but with the shocking news that Lilith’s kids have gone missing…

Also in the Dingle household, Belle begins her home schooling. Zak’s good intentions to teach her fall flat as he discovers that she actually knows more about maths and spelling than he does. Will Lisa be able to salvage the situation when she dons the teacher’s cap?

When the village awake to find the burned remains of the Kings’ billboard, culprits, Jamie (Alex Carter) and Bob, are thrilled to discover that it’s got tongues wagging and gossip is rife as to the perpetrators responsible. Tom and Jimmy are convinced that it’s Chas who, whilst denying all knowledge, warns that it’s less than they deserve. Is Chas in over her head?


Eli finds the missing children
Wednesday, December 20 2006 at 19:00 GMT on ITV1


Besides themselves with worry, Donna and Marlon wait anxiously as the police try to track down the kids. When Eli finds them in Seth’s hide, he takes them back to a much-relieved Donna and Marlon. They remain concerned however that the kids were keen to escape from their Uncle Tony. When Marlon overhears Tony on the phone it becomes clear that he doesn’t want them. What lengths will the couple go to keep the kids together?

Scott and Debbie visit the Hopes’ flat and are shocked at the mess. When Scott picks up a jumper which suspiciously smells of smoke, Debbie immediately confronts Bob about the billboard arson. Worried that Scott will tell Viv what has happened in her absence, Bob promises to put a halt to his vendetta. Will Jamie agree to follow suit…?

Meanwhile Katie is home from hospital and relieved to hear that Diane is taking care of all the Christmas dinner arrangements. When put on the spot, Jack begrudgingly invites Jo to The Woolpack with the rest of the family. Andy’s suggestion that she invite her mum doesn’t go down too well with a reluctant Jo. What secrets lie in the Stiles family history?


Tom asks Grayson to prepare some legal papers
Thursday, December 21 2006 at 19:00 GMT on ITV1


Holed up in a B&B, Donna and Marlon are horrified to see their faces on the news wanted for kidnap. One overheard phonecall to the police from the landlady at the B&B, and the couple are back on the road with kids. The sight of a police car causes more panic and they quickly realise that they have no option but to give themselves up at the station. Will their desperate efforts to protect the kids lead to charges and more heartache for the pair?

Over at the Dingles, Lisa is aware that Belle is missing her school mates, and so throws a makeshift Christmas party for her. When the family jump out and surprise her, Belle is suitably underwhelmed to discover none of her friends are there and later begs to go back to school. Will Zak and Lisa give in to her pleas?

When it’s announced that Carl is returning to Home Farm, Tom warns Matthew and Jimmy to keep schtum about the reasons for Chas’s absence. How long will it be before Carl discovers the truth?


Chas tells Carl their relationship is over
Friday, December 22 2006 at 19:00 GMT on ITV1


Carl is stunned to return home and discover that Chas has moved out. When Carl presents her with tickets to Vegas for their wedding, she tells him the wedding is off. Seeing his hurt, she almost reveals all and suggests they leave the village for good, but when he defends his family she concedes that the relationship is over. Later Tom, in a bid to keep him onside, reveals his intention to hand over charge of the business. Will Carl be willing to pick up the baton?

Over at Edna’s, Len is shocked at the lack of Christmas decorations in the cottage and worries about her increasing misery and isolation. When Len confronts Tom blaming him for Edna’s solitude, it pricks his conscience. Will Edna accept Tom’s olive branch when he takes over an invitation for the wedding?

Viv meanwhile is shocked when she discovers that in her absence Jean has absconded TJ, together with the compensation money. She is further worried to hear about the billboard arson and confronts Bob over his involvement. He assures her that this is the end of it, but can he keep to his word?