Episode 6189 (21st December 2005)

Plot
Jack wants to buy Vera a decent Christmas present after last year's fiasco. He sees an advert for artists' models and decides to apply. He is interviewed for the job by Hilary Sanders, who likes the fact he looks "lived in" and pays him £200 up front. Delighted, Jack shows Tyrone the Edward VII figurine he's bought for Vera. Vera, meanwhile, continues to work extra shifts as she needs the money to buy Jack the Christmas p[resent she has in mind.

Meanwhile, Gail gives Phil a set of keys to No. 8, while later Phil has a cup of tea at Eileen's. They chat and he realises how much he enjoys her company.

Craig cries on Rosie's shoulder having visited his mum in prison. Rosie tells Kevin how sorry she feels for Craig with his mum in prison and how lucky she feels to have her mum and dad at home. Kevin's touched.

Jamie's put out when Frankie announces she's got a date with Nathan. Carol clocks this and thinks he's jealous, and is annoyed when Jamie worries about Frankie during the date. When Frankie gets home after a lovely evening with Nathan, Carol accuses Jamie of being jealous and insinuates he fancies Frankie.

Regular cast

 * Jack Duckworth - William Tarmey
 * Phil Nail - Clive Russell
 * Gail Platt - Helen Worth
 * Kevin Webster - Michael Le Vell
 * Tyrone Dobbs - Alan Halsall
 * Nathan Harding - Ray Fearon
 * Keith Appleyard - Ian Redford
 * Audrey Roberts - Sue Nicholls
 * Fred Elliott - John Savident
 * Eileen Grimshaw - Sue Cleaver
 * Craig Harris - Richard Fleeshman
 * Rosie Webster - Helen Flanagan
 * Vera Duckworth - Elizabeth Dawn
 * Frankie Baldwin - Debra Stephenson
 * Carol Baldwin - Lynne Pearson
 * Jamie Baldwin - Rupert Hill

Guest cast

 * Hilary Sanders - Maggie McCarthy