0:00:02 > 0:00:04ALL: Stop animal cruelty! Blood is on your hands!
0:00:04 > 0:00:08You're like my little secret weapon - my eyes and my ears.
0:00:08 > 0:00:11- He raped you.- Don't say that word.
0:00:11 > 0:00:14I've had some good news. I found out earlier...
0:00:14 > 0:00:17They said I'd make an ideal donor.
0:00:18 > 0:00:19What are you going to do?
0:00:19 > 0:00:22- I resign. - And I accept your resignation.
0:00:22 > 0:00:26I'm delighted to announce we're engaged to be married.
0:00:26 > 0:00:27Congratulations.
0:00:27 > 0:00:29MILD APPLAUSE
0:00:29 > 0:00:32- I am marrying Audrey. - I'm going to have to tell her.
0:00:50 > 0:00:56# Have you ever loved someone
0:00:59 > 0:01:03# With all of your heart?
0:01:03 > 0:01:07# Sharing all the joy
0:01:07 > 0:01:09# Giving from the start
0:01:09 > 0:01:13# Have you ever loved someone
0:01:13 > 0:01:18# Deep down in your heart?
0:01:18 > 0:01:20# Oh-oh-oh
0:01:20 > 0:01:24- # In your heart - In your heart, in your heart... #
0:01:24 > 0:01:26KNOCK ON DOOR
0:01:27 > 0:01:29Good morning.
0:01:29 > 0:01:31Morning. We need to talk.
0:01:33 > 0:01:34You're going to cancel the wedding.
0:01:34 > 0:01:37Audrey, of course I'm not going to cancel the wedding,
0:01:37 > 0:01:39you're my future.
0:01:39 > 0:01:45It's just that, I'm not sure our future is here, you know?
0:01:47 > 0:01:49How do you feel about moving to London?
0:01:49 > 0:01:51London?
0:01:51 > 0:01:53My cousin is there, you know. He has his own business.
0:01:53 > 0:01:55He's asked me to come and work with him.
0:01:55 > 0:01:57This could be a great opportunity for us!
0:01:57 > 0:01:59For both of us!
0:01:59 > 0:02:02Yes, but London? I mean, that's a huge move!
0:02:02 > 0:02:06Sure, but isn't that what today is all about?
0:02:06 > 0:02:09Making these big moves? Together.
0:02:10 > 0:02:12I suppose so.
0:02:16 > 0:02:21It's too much, it's too much for you. I understand.
0:02:21 > 0:02:23This is your home, you know.
0:02:25 > 0:02:27Audrey, forget I even said anything.
0:02:27 > 0:02:30Ndale! Wait, no. This is important to you.
0:02:32 > 0:02:37Well, I've always liked London.
0:02:37 > 0:02:39Why not?
0:02:39 > 0:02:42Let's talk about this later, yes?
0:02:42 > 0:02:44Keep it between us,
0:02:44 > 0:02:46just until we can finalise all of the arrangements?
0:02:46 > 0:02:48OK.
0:02:49 > 0:02:53# Deep in your heart
0:02:53 > 0:02:57# Have you ever loved someone?
0:02:59 > 0:03:07# Well, so have I
0:03:07 > 0:03:11# So-o have I
0:03:11 > 0:03:17# Have you ever loved someone? #
0:03:23 > 0:03:27- Have you got a job interview? - No. Just a meeting.
0:03:27 > 0:03:30I can't believe you're going to let her get away with this.
0:03:30 > 0:03:33Fees are against everything we've worked for, Michael.
0:03:33 > 0:03:35Well, it hasn't happened yet.
0:03:35 > 0:03:38What's going to stop it happening now you've resigned?
0:03:38 > 0:03:42You've resigned? But what about the school?
0:03:42 > 0:03:43And the pupils?
0:03:43 > 0:03:46I am not abandoning them. I have to go, I'm late.
0:03:46 > 0:03:47Good luck with that ship jumping!
0:03:52 > 0:03:55So what do you think?
0:03:55 > 0:03:58It looks a bit real.
0:03:58 > 0:04:00That's because it is real.
0:04:00 > 0:04:04As of today, you're the head teacher at Waterloo Road.
0:04:04 > 0:04:06It's going to take a bit of getting used to.
0:04:06 > 0:04:08Well, you've got half an hour.
0:04:08 > 0:04:10I want to tell the staff before first period.
0:04:11 > 0:04:13I don't know what to say to them.
0:04:13 > 0:04:16There's nothing to say. You're the new boss, end of.
0:04:16 > 0:04:19Stop looking so worried, you're going to be fine.
0:04:19 > 0:04:21- OK.- OK.- Yeah.
0:04:24 > 0:04:28- Sorry. I was here to see Michael? - Nikki can deal with it.
0:04:28 > 0:04:31Oh, then are you ready to deal with this?
0:04:31 > 0:04:33Yep. Let's get started.
0:04:41 > 0:04:44Are you really going to tell Imogen's mum?
0:04:44 > 0:04:47About the wedding? The fact that you got married? Yes!
0:04:47 > 0:04:48I'm going to speak to her today.
0:04:48 > 0:04:50OK. But I was thinking. I should do it.
0:04:50 > 0:04:52We should be the ones that tell her.
0:04:52 > 0:04:54And what, I can trust you to do that, can I? After last week?
0:04:54 > 0:04:57Yeah, you can. It's time it was all out in the open.
0:04:57 > 0:04:58SHE SCOFFS
0:05:01 > 0:05:03Every morning I call and every day the same nurse
0:05:03 > 0:05:04tells me the same thing.
0:05:04 > 0:05:07Well, least he's not getting any worse.
0:05:07 > 0:05:08I suppose.
0:05:08 > 0:05:11It just seems to be all I'm living for at the minute.
0:05:11 > 0:05:14- Well, maybe you need a distraction. - It'd have to be a pretty big one.
0:05:14 > 0:05:17Well, why don't you get involved with the school more?
0:05:17 > 0:05:19You're always going on about how much you'd love to teach.
0:05:19 > 0:05:21I wouldn't know where to start, man!
0:05:21 > 0:05:25Start by sitting in on one of my lessons. Get a taste for it.
0:05:25 > 0:05:28Come on, let the master show you how it shouldn't be done.
0:05:28 > 0:05:31Well, suppose it can't hurt.
0:05:31 > 0:05:33- Good luck today, Miss. - Oh, thank you.
0:05:33 > 0:05:36Hey! Here they are. The happy couple.
0:05:36 > 0:05:38I can't believe she's making you work on your wedding day.
0:05:38 > 0:05:42Ah, well, getting married isn't enough to warrant a holiday, apparently.
0:05:42 > 0:05:44And they say my country is harsh.
0:05:44 > 0:05:46We did try to get a Saturday, didn't we?
0:05:46 > 0:05:48But the church is booked up for months.
0:05:48 > 0:05:50Well, true love can't wait, eh?
0:05:50 > 0:05:52You couldn't give us a hand, could you?
0:05:52 > 0:05:54Is that the cake? Can I take a peek?
0:05:54 > 0:05:57No way. Tom. Will you put this in the office, please?
0:05:58 > 0:05:59Thanks.
0:05:59 > 0:06:02Maggie, button holes and bouquets are in the fridge.
0:06:02 > 0:06:03Right.
0:06:03 > 0:06:06Try not to drop that, Tom, eh?
0:06:09 > 0:06:11- I can't do this.- Of course you can.
0:06:13 > 0:06:16I can't stand by and watch you marry her.
0:06:16 > 0:06:18It's hard. OK. I know.
0:06:18 > 0:06:22But you can get through this, do it for Audrey's sake.
0:06:29 > 0:06:33Have you any idea how irresponsible your actions were?
0:06:33 > 0:06:34Sorry, Miss.
0:06:34 > 0:06:36She did it, Miss, not us!
0:06:37 > 0:06:40Putting poison pen letters on people's cars?
0:06:40 > 0:06:42And threatening violence?
0:06:42 > 0:06:45The distress you caused the workers at Nox.
0:06:45 > 0:06:47That was my protest.
0:06:47 > 0:06:48It was a criminal act.
0:06:48 > 0:06:52- Nox Pharmaceuticals are criminals. - Change the record, Lula.
0:06:54 > 0:06:56Nox is vital to this community.
0:06:56 > 0:06:58Nox kills animals. But no!
0:06:58 > 0:07:01Nobody cares about their distress, do they?
0:07:01 > 0:07:03That's enough.
0:07:07 > 0:07:10Right, I'm not sure what your punishment will be yet,
0:07:10 > 0:07:12but it will be severe.
0:07:12 > 0:07:14Get to your classes.
0:07:22 > 0:07:26Not sure about the others, but that girl needs kicking out.
0:07:26 > 0:07:27That's a little bit extreme, isn't it?
0:07:27 > 0:07:30So what, then? Suspension?
0:07:30 > 0:07:34I was thinking maybe she should talk to the educational psychologist.
0:07:34 > 0:07:37- Therapy?- Yeah, I think it could be good for her.
0:07:37 > 0:07:38Nikki, you're being soft.
0:07:38 > 0:07:41We need to be seen to be imposing discipline.
0:07:41 > 0:07:46I'm not being soft. It's necessary. And I think it'd do her good.
0:07:46 > 0:07:48Fine. You're the boss.
0:07:52 > 0:07:54Look, if you want to put a stop in the campaign,
0:07:54 > 0:07:57- I totally understand. - I'm not stopping.
0:07:57 > 0:08:00Lula, what you did at Nox was brave and admirable, but you got caught.
0:08:00 > 0:08:02So what? I really don't care.
0:08:02 > 0:08:05Well, I do. Lorraine's invested a lot of money in Nox.
0:08:05 > 0:08:06She'll kick you out in...
0:08:06 > 0:08:09She's profiting from murder. We have to stop her.
0:08:09 > 0:08:11No. I don't want to get you in any more trouble.
0:08:11 > 0:08:14Then tell me a way that won't get me into trouble.
0:08:14 > 0:08:16I don't know. Maybe a petition?
0:08:16 > 0:08:19Demanding Lorraine sever all ties with Nox?
0:08:19 > 0:08:21Yeah, I can get everyone to sign the petition
0:08:21 > 0:08:24and that way Donnegan will have to listen.
0:08:24 > 0:08:26- Shh! - < Have you seen her today? - Yeah, I spoke to her.
0:08:26 > 0:08:28Well, what did your mum say?
0:08:28 > 0:08:30She thinks I'm going to phone your mum, do the grown up thing.
0:08:30 > 0:08:32You volunteered to do it?
0:08:32 > 0:08:35To buy us some time. I'm not actually going through with it.
0:08:35 > 0:08:37- You've lied to your mum? - Look who's talking.
0:08:37 > 0:08:39Dynasty! Would you just calm it?
0:08:39 > 0:08:43Calm it? Mum's calling Steve-O's mum to apologise for me.
0:08:43 > 0:08:45What was she thinking? Her own daughter.
0:08:45 > 0:08:47She's just trying to keep the peace.
0:08:47 > 0:08:50Yeah, well, screw the peace. What about me, Barry?
0:08:50 > 0:08:52I was the one that got raped.
0:08:52 > 0:08:54Yeah, I know. And then you went to the police.
0:08:54 > 0:08:57And what? You just expect me to let him get away with it?
0:08:57 > 0:08:58No, but if you'd let me handle it,
0:08:58 > 0:09:01then we wouldn't have a rep for grassing.
0:09:01 > 0:09:03Mum's just doing what's best.
0:09:03 > 0:09:04How can you defend her?
0:09:04 > 0:09:08We're family and family stick together.
0:09:08 > 0:09:11Yeah? And I'm out.
0:09:11 > 0:09:12What do you mean you're out?
0:09:12 > 0:09:15I'm leaving. I'm done with you.
0:09:16 > 0:09:17You're staying put.
0:09:18 > 0:09:20Dynasty, you all right?
0:09:20 > 0:09:22We're just talking.
0:09:22 > 0:09:23Yeah, and now we're done.
0:09:26 > 0:09:28BELL RINGS
0:09:33 > 0:09:36Thank you for getting me this meeting, Robert, I do appreciate it.
0:09:36 > 0:09:39No problem. I haven't told the board yet what this is about.
0:09:39 > 0:09:41I thought it best to keep this under wraps.
0:09:41 > 0:09:43- I trust you felt the same. - No-one knows I'm here.
0:09:43 > 0:09:46This is politically delicate and if the press get a hold of it...
0:09:46 > 0:09:47I understand.
0:09:47 > 0:09:50I have to say I'm surprised that you're bringing this to us.
0:09:50 > 0:09:52Taking Waterloo Road back under LA control is good for everyone.
0:09:52 > 0:09:54It's a win-win situation...
0:09:54 > 0:09:57Michael, I said I was surprised, I didn't say I wasn't interested.
0:09:57 > 0:10:00- You won't regret it. - There's a way to go yet.
0:10:00 > 0:10:02We still have to get through the committee.
0:10:02 > 0:10:05Well, I think they'll come round, once they see my proposal.
0:10:05 > 0:10:08Martin Johnson is going to be in there.
0:10:08 > 0:10:11He's got it in for Waterloo Road, so you've got a fight on your hands.
0:10:11 > 0:10:13Well, it's one I can't afford to lose.
0:10:20 > 0:10:22Look, look. No arguments.
0:10:22 > 0:10:25You're coming to live with me in the flat and that's that.
0:10:25 > 0:10:26You sure it'll be OK?
0:10:26 > 0:10:28It'll be better than OK. It'll be great.
0:10:28 > 0:10:30Seeing you all the time.
0:10:33 > 0:10:35- Yeah.- Yeah?
0:10:39 > 0:10:42No idea. No-one tells me anything any more.
0:10:42 > 0:10:44Staff meeting. Any idea what it's about?
0:10:44 > 0:10:46We're not short of issues, are we, Esther?
0:10:46 > 0:10:50Morning. Please tell me you two are still coming to the wedding?
0:10:50 > 0:10:52- I'm not sure I can. - I've got to sort out Connor.
0:10:52 > 0:10:55Oh, come on, she's not going to have anybody there!
0:10:55 > 0:10:57Tom. It'll never last. I give it two years, tops.
0:10:57 > 0:10:58Don't be like that.
0:10:58 > 0:11:01Or at least until Ndale gets his hands on his passport.
0:11:01 > 0:11:02What's that about his passport?
0:11:02 > 0:11:06For the honeymoon. You'll need passports if you're going abroad.
0:11:09 > 0:11:11- We're not going on honeymoon.- What?
0:11:11 > 0:11:13Ndale doesn't want to waste money.
0:11:13 > 0:11:16- That was very considerate of him. - That's a shame.
0:11:16 > 0:11:19Why don't we chip in for a few nights in a hotel as a wedding present?
0:11:19 > 0:11:22No gifts.
0:11:22 > 0:11:25But if you'd like to make a donation to our Malawi charity fund,
0:11:25 > 0:11:27- we'd be very grateful. - That's a lovely idea.
0:11:27 > 0:11:28Sonya? Help us convince Audrey
0:11:28 > 0:11:31that we should chip in for a honeymoon, will you?
0:11:31 > 0:11:32Really, Tom, there is no need.
0:11:32 > 0:11:34I know of a lovely caravan going spare.
0:11:34 > 0:11:39- Connor's got a tent. - Actually, we're going to London.
0:11:39 > 0:11:41So you are going on honeymoon?
0:11:41 > 0:11:44No. We're going for good.
0:11:44 > 0:11:45You're leaving?
0:11:45 > 0:11:49Yes. Ndale has a chance of a job down there.
0:11:49 > 0:11:51And we want to make a fresh start.
0:12:13 > 0:12:15Why didn't you tell me?
0:12:15 > 0:12:17Tell you what?
0:12:20 > 0:12:23- That you were moving to London. - It was just an idea, you know.
0:12:23 > 0:12:26Really? Because Audrey's seems to think it's a done deal.
0:12:26 > 0:12:28Sonya, I need to move on.
0:12:28 > 0:12:33What about us? What about me? You just going to leave me behind?
0:12:33 > 0:12:36Listen, look, I know the situation is not ideal, OK?
0:12:36 > 0:12:39It's not what I want, but I'm making a life with Audrey now.
0:12:39 > 0:12:42And I'm supposed to just step aside?
0:12:42 > 0:12:47Sonya, look, I care about you, OK, very much.
0:12:47 > 0:12:50Sonya? Please, come on! Wait!
0:12:50 > 0:12:52FOOTSTEPS FADE
0:13:15 > 0:13:17Thanks for coming, everyone.
0:13:17 > 0:13:21Now, some of you may know already but for those who don't,
0:13:21 > 0:13:24Michael Byrne resigned on Friday.
0:13:24 > 0:13:25MURMURING
0:13:25 > 0:13:27We'll miss him.
0:13:28 > 0:13:31Personally, I think it's time we went in a new direction.
0:13:31 > 0:13:35So, with that in mind, I'd like to introduce Nikki as our new head.
0:13:38 > 0:13:44Thank you. I will keep it brief. We all admired Michael.
0:13:44 > 0:13:51His commitment and passion, but it is time for fresh ideas.
0:13:51 > 0:13:56Now, in the short term, I don't expect there to be many changes.
0:13:56 > 0:13:59That's not exactly true, though, is it?
0:14:01 > 0:14:04Lorraine is planning to charge fees next term.
0:14:04 > 0:14:05What?
0:14:05 > 0:14:08You're taking the school private?
0:14:08 > 0:14:11- SHE SIGHS - We're already private.
0:14:11 > 0:14:13Just that, up until now, I was paying the bill.
0:14:13 > 0:14:15As you all know, the school has a funding problem.
0:14:15 > 0:14:17Introducing fees will solve it.
0:14:17 > 0:14:19What about the kids that are already here?
0:14:19 > 0:14:21Obviously, they'll still keep their place
0:14:21 > 0:14:24but eventually we'll have to employ some form of means testing, right?
0:14:24 > 0:14:28- Yeah.- You make the school fee-paying and you will kill this community.
0:14:28 > 0:14:31I understand that this is hard for some of you.
0:14:31 > 0:14:35No. No, it's not. Cos we won't let it happen.
0:14:35 > 0:14:38And just how are you going to stop it?
0:14:40 > 0:14:43Whoa! Wait! Look, you can't just walk out.
0:14:43 > 0:14:47- I think you'll find we can. - This is ridiculous.
0:14:47 > 0:14:50Standing by and watching you wreck this school. That's ridiculous.
0:14:50 > 0:14:51Are you with us, Audrey?
0:14:51 > 0:14:54In spirit only, Tom. I'm sorry, it would be unprofessional.
0:14:55 > 0:14:59- You joining them?- It's not my style. - You're in favour of charging fees?
0:14:59 > 0:15:01I'm in favour of the pupils. Striking's not going to help them.
0:15:01 > 0:15:03Go on, Miss! Let them know who's boss!
0:15:03 > 0:15:06- That's enough, Rhiannon. - I'm just supporting you, Miss.
0:15:06 > 0:15:08Well, I'd rather you handed in your homework.
0:15:08 > 0:15:11- How long you striking for, Sir? - As long as it takes.
0:15:11 > 0:15:13Yes! Go on!
0:15:13 > 0:15:16No teachers. We rule the school!
0:15:16 > 0:15:18CROWD CHEER
0:15:22 > 0:15:24All right, thanks.
0:15:27 > 0:15:29They're so predictable.
0:15:29 > 0:15:31That's half of the staff out.
0:15:31 > 0:15:33Lorraine, we're going to have to close the school.
0:15:33 > 0:15:35We are not closing the school.
0:15:35 > 0:15:38What choice have we got unless you want the kids to teach themselves?
0:15:38 > 0:15:41I'm calling in supply teachers. They'll be here soon.
0:15:41 > 0:15:44- Are they any good? - Can't be any worse than this lot.
0:15:44 > 0:15:46Lorraine, can I have a word?
0:15:46 > 0:15:48- Yeah?- Just giving you a heads up.
0:15:48 > 0:15:50I took this off a Year 12 this morning.
0:15:50 > 0:15:53They're going round the school and, apparently, there's a petition.
0:15:53 > 0:15:54A petition for what?
0:15:54 > 0:15:56I don't know, but from what I've heard
0:15:56 > 0:16:00it's something about you and your relationship with Nox?
0:16:00 > 0:16:03See this? This is Lula Tsibi.
0:16:03 > 0:16:05We should have come down hard on her this morning.
0:16:05 > 0:16:08STUDENTS CHATTER
0:16:08 > 0:16:09Oi! Walk!
0:16:13 > 0:16:15The more you try to fight them, the more they'll resist.
0:16:15 > 0:16:17- Why not try a more subtle approach? - How?
0:16:17 > 0:16:19Why not arrange for Lula
0:16:19 > 0:16:22and the kids to go on a tour of the Nox facilities?
0:16:22 > 0:16:25- You want me to send Lula to Nox? - I'll supervise them. And who knows?
0:16:25 > 0:16:27Once they see the good work Nox does,
0:16:27 > 0:16:30they'll maybe change their views. It's got to be worth a try.
0:16:32 > 0:16:36OK. I'll make some calls. And thanks.
0:16:58 > 0:17:01Taking over Waterloo Road will give you the opportunity to
0:17:01 > 0:17:06inherit a flagship school in a struggling area.
0:17:06 > 0:17:08We're already established.
0:17:08 > 0:17:12We have an excellent staff and a dedicated referral unit
0:17:12 > 0:17:16and, furthermore, we're performing well.
0:17:16 > 0:17:20Strong results. High grade averages.
0:17:20 > 0:17:22Low absentee rate.
0:17:22 > 0:17:26Tables and graphs are all very well, but they don't tell the whole story.
0:17:26 > 0:17:28We all know what's going on at your school.
0:17:31 > 0:17:36Martin's right. Some of our problems have been very serious.
0:17:36 > 0:17:38You said it.
0:17:38 > 0:17:41But we haven't overcome them by shouting the odds.
0:17:41 > 0:17:46We've worked hard, we got through them.
0:17:46 > 0:17:49And we will continue to do so.
0:17:49 > 0:17:51For every negative you can point out about my school,
0:17:51 > 0:17:54I can provide you with a positive.
0:17:54 > 0:17:55But in the end,
0:17:55 > 0:18:00the only question you have to ask yourselves is this -
0:18:00 > 0:18:04will taking over this school benefit the community that you serve?
0:18:06 > 0:18:10Now, in my opinion, there is only one answer to that question.
0:18:32 > 0:18:35Hey, Audrey.
0:18:35 > 0:18:37Is this true?
0:18:48 > 0:18:52Audrey, it was a mistake. A moment of weakness. That's all.
0:18:52 > 0:18:54I tried to stop it.
0:18:54 > 0:18:57I tried to tell her it couldn't happen again, you know.
0:18:57 > 0:19:02She wouldn't listen to me. Sonya is obsessed with me.
0:19:02 > 0:19:04- I can't believe this... - Audrey, please.
0:19:04 > 0:19:07- Ndale... - You don't know what she's like.
0:19:07 > 0:19:10Look, look, at this, see. Look at the handwriting. You see?
0:19:10 > 0:19:14This is her doing. This is Sonya. She's trying to break us up.
0:19:16 > 0:19:18Look, Audrey, I know I have hurt you.
0:19:18 > 0:19:19I have done a terrible thing.
0:19:19 > 0:19:23Please, please, Audrey, please don't cancel the wedding.
0:19:29 > 0:19:31Audrey, please! Come on, wait!
0:19:39 > 0:19:42Robert.
0:19:42 > 0:19:43Well, we'll know in the next few hours,
0:19:43 > 0:19:46- but I think you should be positive. - Easy for you to say.
0:19:46 > 0:19:47Martin will come round to the idea.
0:19:47 > 0:19:51As long as the school keeps its head down, we'll be fine.
0:19:51 > 0:19:53OK?
0:19:55 > 0:19:58Yeah, sorry, what were you were saying?
0:19:58 > 0:20:01The school, it'll need to run smoothly the next coming weeks.
0:20:01 > 0:20:04Don't worry. It will. Thanks.
0:20:13 > 0:20:15APPROACHING SINGING
0:20:15 > 0:20:17Here come the subs.
0:20:17 > 0:20:19# Unite the human race
0:20:19 > 0:20:22# Arise ye workers from your slumbers, arise... #
0:20:22 > 0:20:24George Windsor.
0:20:26 > 0:20:29Christine Mulgrew.
0:20:29 > 0:20:33- I'm surprised you're not dead. - I'm surprised you're not drunk.
0:20:33 > 0:20:35What happened to China?
0:20:35 > 0:20:37Did they kick you out for being too right wing?
0:20:37 > 0:20:39On the contrary, they took me to their hearts.
0:20:39 > 0:20:42Especially the women.
0:20:42 > 0:20:44Please. I've just eaten.
0:20:44 > 0:20:47So? You're going to cross our picket line?
0:20:47 > 0:20:50Is that what it is?
0:20:50 > 0:20:52We are fighting a very good cause.
0:20:52 > 0:20:58Then I'm sure you'll win. We should have a drink sometime.
0:20:58 > 0:21:00First strychnine's on me.
0:21:01 > 0:21:03Friend of yours, is he?
0:21:03 > 0:21:06Yeah. Actually. He is.
0:21:08 > 0:21:10Sign this.
0:21:10 > 0:21:13OK? John Windsor?
0:21:13 > 0:21:14It's George.
0:21:14 > 0:21:17George. Right. And you're maths?
0:21:17 > 0:21:18Modern languages.
0:21:18 > 0:21:21Oh, right, sorry. It says here's you're...
0:21:21 > 0:21:24Oi! Stop right there!
0:21:24 > 0:21:26Glad to see everything is under control.
0:21:26 > 0:21:29Yeah, well, today's not really been...
0:21:29 > 0:21:31Well, no, no, please no.
0:21:31 > 0:21:35I really don't care. I need to see the head.
0:21:35 > 0:21:36You're speaking to her.
0:21:36 > 0:21:38Been in the job long?
0:21:40 > 0:21:44Actually, it's my first day...today.
0:21:44 > 0:21:46Good God.
0:21:47 > 0:21:50Audrey? Audrey?
0:21:50 > 0:21:53Look, let me tell you how this is going to work.
0:21:53 > 0:21:56I'm basically here to keep the school open and the kids occupied.
0:21:56 > 0:21:59I don't do marking and I don't do discipline.
0:21:59 > 0:22:02First hint of trouble from any child and I'll send them straight to you.
0:22:02 > 0:22:04Anything else?
0:22:04 > 0:22:07Yes. When the bell goes, I go.
0:22:09 > 0:22:11Right.
0:22:16 > 0:22:18That was a cowardly thing to do.
0:22:18 > 0:22:21- I wanted you to know the truth. - And you couldn't tell me to my face?
0:22:21 > 0:22:23All this time, playing the friend,
0:22:23 > 0:22:26when really you were just trying to steal him away from me.
0:22:26 > 0:22:29I didn't steal Ndale. What happened just happened.
0:22:29 > 0:22:34Think what you're saying, Sonya! You're supposed to be my bridesmaid.
0:22:34 > 0:22:36- You needed to know. - On my wedding day!
0:22:44 > 0:22:46How could you?
0:22:46 > 0:22:48I'm sorry.
0:22:48 > 0:22:51I know this must be hard, but can't you see it's for the best?
0:22:51 > 0:22:54How? How is it for the best?
0:22:54 > 0:23:01Because this way, you see him for what he really is.
0:23:01 > 0:23:02He's my fiance.
0:23:02 > 0:23:07He's more like your lodger. Oh, come on, Audrey!
0:23:07 > 0:23:12I can give Ndale what he wants. I know what he needs!
0:23:18 > 0:23:20Oh, I see what this is all about.
0:23:29 > 0:23:31LOUD MUSIC
0:23:39 > 0:23:41Oh. That was a close one.
0:23:50 > 0:23:52All right, Miss? Lost or something?
0:23:52 > 0:23:54Have you not got a teacher?
0:23:54 > 0:23:55They're all on strike, Miss.
0:23:57 > 0:23:58MUSIC STOPS
0:23:58 > 0:24:02Yes, I know that, but didn't they get someone to cover the class?
0:24:02 > 0:24:05Have you not got something you could be getting on with? Reading maybe?
0:24:05 > 0:24:07No, Miss. We've read everything.
0:24:07 > 0:24:09STUDENTS LAUGH
0:24:09 > 0:24:12How about we all take turns reading this?
0:24:12 > 0:24:13What for?
0:24:13 > 0:24:16Well, this is an English class and reading books is part of English.
0:24:16 > 0:24:18Yeah, but you're not an English teacher.
0:24:18 > 0:24:20Yeah, but I can read, Jack.
0:24:20 > 0:24:24But you can't take us for a subject you know nothing about.
0:24:24 > 0:24:25He's right, Miss.
0:24:28 > 0:24:31Get your things and line up at the door.
0:24:31 > 0:24:32Why?
0:24:32 > 0:24:35Because I said so, that's why, now come on, chop-chop!
0:24:35 > 0:24:39Come on, get a rocket up you!
0:24:41 > 0:24:43So what languages are you learning?
0:24:43 > 0:24:45French and Gaelic.
0:24:45 > 0:24:46Spanish.
0:24:46 > 0:24:50God. 6,000 languages on the planet and they teach you Spanish.
0:24:50 > 0:24:54Most of Europe will be speaking English by 2050.
0:24:54 > 0:24:56Well, what should we be learning?
0:24:56 > 0:24:59Well, how about we look to the future?
0:24:59 > 0:25:03Embrace the new century and study the enigma that is Mandarin?
0:25:03 > 0:25:05What? You speak Chinese?
0:25:05 > 0:25:08Kou xiang tang. Le se xiang.
0:25:08 > 0:25:09What does that mean?
0:25:09 > 0:25:15Chewing gum. Bin. Thank you.
0:25:15 > 0:25:17So what is it that's so fascinating?
0:25:17 > 0:25:19It's a petition, Sir.
0:25:19 > 0:25:22We want Lorraine Donnegan to stop investing in pharmaceuticals.
0:25:22 > 0:25:25So you have a problem with her helping companies to cure diseases?
0:25:25 > 0:25:29Nox Pharmaceuticals test their drugs on animals.
0:25:29 > 0:25:31Well, I would hope so.
0:25:31 > 0:25:34Those animals suffer.
0:25:34 > 0:25:38- Well, rather them than me. - So you do not respect animal rights?
0:25:38 > 0:25:41Absolutely. I respect their right to taste nice.
0:25:41 > 0:25:42STUDENTS GASP, MURMUR
0:25:42 > 0:25:45One of the best meals I ever had was in China.
0:25:45 > 0:25:48A delicious plate of curried dog. Then, of course, there's veal.
0:25:50 > 0:25:53You have all seen enough cookery programmes on telly,
0:25:53 > 0:25:55so I'm expecting great things.
0:25:55 > 0:25:57Oh, my...
0:25:58 > 0:25:59Maggie.
0:26:03 > 0:26:05What on earth is going on?
0:26:05 > 0:26:07Well, the teachers are on strike, so, I stepped in.
0:26:07 > 0:26:10- You stepped in?- Yeah.
0:26:10 > 0:26:14You can't just decide to teach a class.
0:26:14 > 0:26:16A sponge cake is hardly teaching, is it?
0:26:16 > 0:26:18Rhiannon, go easy on that sugar!
0:26:18 > 0:26:20No, no, no, I mean,
0:26:20 > 0:26:23you're not qualified to supervise an entire class full of kids.
0:26:23 > 0:26:26Well, I'm very sorry, but they obviously needed supervising.
0:26:26 > 0:26:29They were creating merry hell up there.
0:26:29 > 0:26:30Jack, back to your station.
0:26:30 > 0:26:32Even so, I can't allow it. I just can't.
0:26:32 > 0:26:34Fine.
0:26:34 > 0:26:36- CLAPS HANDS - Everybody.
0:26:36 > 0:26:41I need you to stop what you're doing and pack up.
0:26:41 > 0:26:42STUDENTS GROAN
0:26:42 > 0:26:44That's crap, that is.
0:26:44 > 0:26:46Rhiannon, you will not use language like that in my kitchen.
0:26:46 > 0:26:48But my cake's not even in the oven yet!
0:26:48 > 0:26:51- I don't care. No excuse. - Sorry, Miss.
0:26:51 > 0:26:54Right, what would you like me to do with them?
0:26:55 > 0:27:01Actually, scrap that. What are you doing the rest of the afternoon?
0:27:02 > 0:27:05You see, if humankind thought like you,
0:27:05 > 0:27:06we'd all still be living in caves.
0:27:06 > 0:27:10Fact is, we've been exploiting animals since the dawn of time.
0:27:10 > 0:27:14We've eaten them, we've worn them, we've worked them,
0:27:14 > 0:27:18we've ridden them and it's been mutually beneficial.
0:27:18 > 0:27:19How has it been mutual?
0:27:19 > 0:27:24Well, take the cow for example. Big, slow, dumb. Easy prey.
0:27:24 > 0:27:28Left to its own devices, it probably would have died out years ago.
0:27:28 > 0:27:32But by allowing itself to be exploited by humans,
0:27:32 > 0:27:33the cow survives.
0:27:33 > 0:27:35Only until we kill it for meat.
0:27:35 > 0:27:40Individual cows die, yes, but the species continues.
0:27:40 > 0:27:42It's a bilateral transaction.
0:27:42 > 0:27:47We get milk and meat and leather and they get food and shelter
0:27:47 > 0:27:49and protection from their predators.
0:27:49 > 0:27:53That still doesn't give Nox the right to experiment on animals.
0:27:53 > 0:27:55Easy for you to say now.
0:27:55 > 0:27:57But 30 years down the line, when the doctors find...
0:27:57 > 0:27:59I will never touch their drugs.
0:27:59 > 0:28:03Well, then, you're just a dumb as the fat rabbits they keep at Nox.
0:28:03 > 0:28:04STUDENTS GASP
0:28:04 > 0:28:06Intelligent point. Well made
0:28:11 > 0:28:13Out.
0:28:13 > 0:28:15I said, out!
0:28:30 > 0:28:32FOOTSTEPS APPROACH
0:28:41 > 0:28:43Do you want to marry me?
0:28:43 > 0:28:46Yes, of course.
0:28:46 > 0:28:50I need you to swear that there is nothing else I should know.
0:28:50 > 0:28:52Audrey, I swear.
0:28:52 > 0:28:55I mean it, Ndale, no more lies.
0:28:57 > 0:29:01I swear to you. There's no more lies.
0:29:05 > 0:29:07Then I'll see you at the church.
0:29:14 > 0:29:16Thank you.
0:29:17 > 0:29:20Michael. You've come to give us some moral support.
0:29:20 > 0:29:21Not really, no.
0:29:23 > 0:29:25Can I have a word with you, in private?
0:29:28 > 0:29:32- You need to call them back to work.- Why?
0:29:32 > 0:29:35You're putting the pupils at risk. It's unprofessional, Christine.
0:29:35 > 0:29:40Unprofessional? I see. So we should just give up like you did?
0:29:40 > 0:29:41I haven't given up.
0:29:42 > 0:29:45Look, I have a plan to save this school.
0:29:45 > 0:29:47But the strike isn't helping my case.
0:29:47 > 0:29:49So what's the plan?
0:29:49 > 0:29:51I can't tell you.
0:29:52 > 0:29:54Then we're staying out.
0:30:06 > 0:30:09Was it worth it? Telling her?
0:30:09 > 0:30:12What was I supposed to do? You're planning on leaving me!
0:30:12 > 0:30:14How can I leave you, Sonya? I was never with you.
0:30:14 > 0:30:17- I was always with Audrey. - You weren't always with Audrey.
0:30:17 > 0:30:20What happened between us was a mistake, and now it's over.
0:30:20 > 0:30:23- We can still make this work. - Stop this!
0:30:23 > 0:30:27Listen, London's isn't that far. It's just a few hours on the train.
0:30:27 > 0:30:29Give it a couple of months, maybe I could come and visit.
0:30:29 > 0:30:35We are finished. Do you understand? I do not want to see you any more.
0:30:35 > 0:30:37BELL RINGS
0:30:37 > 0:30:38All right, everybody! That's lunch.
0:30:38 > 0:30:40You can't just drop me, Ndale.
0:30:40 > 0:30:42I am marrying Audrey!
0:30:47 > 0:30:49I've just taught a class!
0:30:51 > 0:30:55Hey, hey! What's the matter?
0:30:55 > 0:30:56SHE SOBS
0:30:56 > 0:30:58We have every right to be here.
0:30:58 > 0:31:01Of course you have. But would you listen to what I have to say?
0:31:01 > 0:31:04You think you're all out here fighting for the school
0:31:04 > 0:31:06- but you're wrong. - Someone has to stand up to her.
0:31:06 > 0:31:08But not like this, Tom. This is not the way.
0:31:08 > 0:31:09And how would you do it?
0:31:09 > 0:31:12By going back inside. By sitting down and negotiating a compromise.
0:31:12 > 0:31:16Lorraine doesn't do compromise, you know that.
0:31:16 > 0:31:19Says the man who abandoned his pupils this morning.
0:31:19 > 0:31:23Tell me, Tom, did you notify the school of your intention to strike?
0:31:23 > 0:31:25Did any of you set any work for the pupils to be
0:31:25 > 0:31:27getting on with in your absence?
0:31:27 > 0:31:30Did you try to explain to any of them what this was about?
0:31:30 > 0:31:32Don't talk to me about compromise.
0:31:32 > 0:31:37We're trying to put up some kind of a fight, Michael. That's all.
0:31:37 > 0:31:39Yeah, but there's a bigger fight at stake here,
0:31:39 > 0:31:41the fight for the kids' hearts and minds.
0:31:41 > 0:31:43I mean, what kind of lesson are you giving them
0:31:43 > 0:31:44standing around out here?
0:31:44 > 0:31:47That sometimes you have to stand up and be counted.
0:31:47 > 0:31:48Yeah, but you're not being counted, Tom.
0:31:48 > 0:31:52You're standing outside here while your kids are in there being taught by strangers.
0:31:54 > 0:31:57Y'know, I woke up this morning and realised something,
0:31:57 > 0:32:01OK, you all have a distinct advantage over me.
0:32:01 > 0:32:06You still have the privilege of coming here, every day
0:32:06 > 0:32:08and teaching these kids.
0:32:10 > 0:32:17Now to me, walking out is an abuse of that privilege.
0:32:20 > 0:32:22You should all be ashamed of yourselves.
0:32:29 > 0:32:30What were you thinking?
0:32:30 > 0:32:33The girl is out of control.
0:32:33 > 0:32:34Lula says you provoked her.
0:32:34 > 0:32:36We were having a perfectly rational deb...
0:32:36 > 0:32:39Well, rational until she started throwing the furniture around.
0:32:39 > 0:32:41Well, she's claiming that was an accident.
0:32:41 > 0:32:44- Yeah, well, she would, wouldn't she? - Look, she's a special case.
0:32:44 > 0:32:46She's quick to anger and she needs handling.
0:32:46 > 0:32:49Handling? What is she, a bomb?
0:32:51 > 0:32:55I think you deliberately set out to incite her by attacking her beliefs.
0:32:55 > 0:32:56And then she attacked me.
0:32:56 > 0:32:59Do you not think you should be disciplining her for that?
0:32:59 > 0:33:02- Don't tell me how to do my job. - Why not? Someone has to.
0:33:02 > 0:33:05George, can you give us a minute?
0:33:06 > 0:33:08Thanks.
0:33:10 > 0:33:12Look, I don't know where you found him,
0:33:12 > 0:33:16- but he is an obnoxious, sexist... - He has a point.
0:33:16 > 0:33:19Nikki, what is Lula still doing at this school?
0:33:19 > 0:33:22What? He provoked her.
0:33:22 > 0:33:25I'm sorry, but you had the chance to deal with her this morning.
0:33:25 > 0:33:29Right. I see. So, this is all my fault, is it?
0:33:29 > 0:33:30Don't take this personally.
0:33:30 > 0:33:32Lorraine, it's quite hard not to
0:33:32 > 0:33:34when you're questioning every decision.
0:33:36 > 0:33:39You might want to come and have a look at this.
0:33:48 > 0:33:49Surprised to see you here.
0:33:49 > 0:33:51I heard you were having some problems.
0:33:51 > 0:33:53It's nothing we couldn't handle.
0:33:56 > 0:34:00The staff will return to work if you agree to listen to their concerns.
0:34:03 > 0:34:05This is where you nod, Lorraine.
0:34:08 > 0:34:10Right.
0:34:10 > 0:34:13Well, you've wasted most of the day, so get back to work.
0:34:13 > 0:34:15It's lunchtime, Nikki.
0:34:18 > 0:34:20OK, back to business as usual.
0:34:20 > 0:34:22Straight back into classes after lunch.
0:34:27 > 0:34:29I need you now.
0:34:37 > 0:34:40- Are you drunk? - I realise it's short notice.
0:34:40 > 0:34:43- What about Sonya? - Sonya isn't bridesmaid material.
0:34:45 > 0:34:48OK, you're going to have to give me a little bit more than that.
0:34:48 > 0:34:50She's been sleeping with Ndale.
0:34:53 > 0:34:55OK, Audrey, listen to me.
0:34:55 > 0:34:57You have to get out of this wedding now.
0:34:57 > 0:34:58I don't want to get out of it.
0:34:58 > 0:35:00Why not? He's been sleeping with Sonya!
0:35:00 > 0:35:02And I've forgiven him. So now I need a bridesmaid.
0:35:02 > 0:35:04- Will you do it?- Absolutely not!
0:35:04 > 0:35:06I'm not going to stand beside you and watch you make a huge,
0:35:06 > 0:35:08no strike that, titanic, mistake.
0:35:08 > 0:35:11It's so easy for you, isn't it? You're young, relatively speaking.
0:35:11 > 0:35:13You're attractive. Men are drawn to you.
0:35:13 > 0:35:16Well, men are not drawn to me, they never have been.
0:35:16 > 0:35:18Even when I was young, I wasn't a beauty queen.
0:35:18 > 0:35:23And I am, I know I am, something of a cold fish.
0:35:23 > 0:35:27Which means I have been alone for a long time.
0:35:27 > 0:35:30I'm not stupid, Christine. I know Ndale doesn't love me.
0:35:30 > 0:35:32Not the way you think he should anyway.
0:35:32 > 0:35:34Then why marry him?
0:35:34 > 0:35:37Because he's kind and he's gentle. And he's a good friend.
0:35:37 > 0:35:41And at this stage in my life, that's what I need.
0:35:41 > 0:35:44And who knows? Maybe in time, love will grow.
0:35:44 > 0:35:46Taking a big chance though.
0:35:46 > 0:35:48Yes.
0:35:53 > 0:35:55I've got nothing to wear.
0:35:55 > 0:35:57What you've got on will be fine.
0:36:10 > 0:36:12She's moving out, then.
0:36:14 > 0:36:15It's what she wants.
0:36:19 > 0:36:23So, I was thinking, it's about time you and me called a truce.
0:36:25 > 0:36:27What do you mean, a truce?
0:36:27 > 0:36:31Look, you and Dynasty are clearly seeing each other. I get that.
0:36:31 > 0:36:33Right. Good.
0:36:33 > 0:36:36And if you think about it, you and me have something in common now.
0:36:36 > 0:36:39We both want to take care of her.
0:36:39 > 0:36:41Yeah. I guess.
0:36:41 > 0:36:43Right. That's settled then.
0:36:48 > 0:36:53So now we need to talk about how we're going to deal with all this.
0:36:53 > 0:36:55Dynasty can't move in with you.
0:36:55 > 0:36:58Look, Barry, it's happening. You just have to deal with it.
0:36:58 > 0:37:02No. See, things are pretty unsettled at home.
0:37:02 > 0:37:05I'm trying to make things better, but it's not easy.
0:37:05 > 0:37:10- That's not my problem.- No. It's Dynasty's problem. It's her family.
0:37:10 > 0:37:13And right now, we need her to be at home.
0:37:13 > 0:37:15- Do you understand? - She's made her choice.
0:37:15 > 0:37:18Yeah, but you could talk to her, tell her that you couldn't do it.
0:37:18 > 0:37:22No, I don't think staying at home with you lot is good for her.
0:37:22 > 0:37:26Well, what if I won't let her go?
0:37:27 > 0:37:31Then I'll tell the police about the gun. Your gun.
0:37:33 > 0:37:36First you shake my hand and then you threaten me?
0:37:36 > 0:37:40PANTING: It wasn't a threat. It was a promise
0:37:40 > 0:37:44Forgetting something, are we? You're in this as deep as I am.
0:37:44 > 0:37:48I don't care. I'll do whatever it takes to help Dynasty.
0:37:48 > 0:37:50Leave him alone!
0:37:51 > 0:37:56It's his fault. You. Steve-O's family. Mum.
0:37:56 > 0:37:57No, Barry. You're wrong.
0:37:57 > 0:38:00This is our mess caused by our messed up family.
0:38:00 > 0:38:04If you leave with him tonight, then you are nothing to me.
0:38:04 > 0:38:05Fine.
0:38:08 > 0:38:10You all right?
0:38:11 > 0:38:13Yeah.
0:38:15 > 0:38:21I know it sounds stupid, but I really did think he liked me.
0:38:21 > 0:38:24And the fact that he was marrying Audrey didn't tell you otherwise?
0:38:24 > 0:38:28- But he doesn't love her, Maggie! - Sounds like wishful thinking to me.
0:38:28 > 0:38:29Come on.
0:38:29 > 0:38:33Can you really see Ndale spending the rest of his life with her?
0:38:35 > 0:38:37Seems like he's willing to give it a try.
0:38:40 > 0:38:42I'm such an idiot.
0:38:42 > 0:38:46No. You made a bad choice, that's all.
0:38:46 > 0:38:50All my choices are bad. Especially when it comes to men.
0:38:50 > 0:38:53- I'm sure that's not true.- It is.
0:38:53 > 0:38:57Well... Maybe it's time you went for a different type.
0:38:58 > 0:39:01Can't help who you're attracted to.
0:39:01 > 0:39:05What's the point, right, of running around, playing the other woman,
0:39:05 > 0:39:07always being second best?
0:39:07 > 0:39:09It's exciting, I suppose.
0:39:09 > 0:39:13Sonya, man. Love is a gift.
0:39:13 > 0:39:15It should be shouted from the rooftops.
0:39:15 > 0:39:18Not kept hidden like a dirty secret.
0:39:21 > 0:39:24- He's got a phone.- What?
0:39:24 > 0:39:28Ndale. He's got another phone.
0:39:34 > 0:39:37Sonya! What are you doing?
0:39:45 > 0:39:47It's not in here.
0:39:51 > 0:39:52What?
0:39:58 > 0:40:00APPLAUSE AND CHEERING
0:40:06 > 0:40:09- You look beautiful, Miss. - Oh, thank you, Rhiannon.
0:40:24 > 0:40:29- That's a disaster waiting to happen. - Maybe not. Maybe it's love.
0:40:29 > 0:40:32Yeah, because young African men always fall for
0:40:32 > 0:40:35- white women middle-aged, don't they? - Now you're just being cynical.
0:40:35 > 0:40:37Do you need a seat, Sir?
0:40:37 > 0:40:40STUDENTS LAUGH
0:40:40 > 0:40:41What was all that about?
0:40:41 > 0:40:43A child threw a chair at me.
0:40:43 > 0:40:45Does that happen often?
0:40:45 > 0:40:46You'd be surprised.
0:40:46 > 0:40:47Who was it?
0:40:47 > 0:40:49Some maniac called Lula.
0:40:54 > 0:40:58- We don't know who she is. - Oh, I think we do.
0:40:58 > 0:41:00Maybe she's a friend. Or a sister.
0:41:00 > 0:41:05Come on. Unbelievable. He played us both.
0:41:05 > 0:41:08Me and Audrey, like a pair of fiddles.
0:41:08 > 0:41:11We need to stop the wedding.
0:41:11 > 0:41:13OK. I'll get me stuff.
0:41:22 > 0:41:23That man is a pig.
0:41:23 > 0:41:26In fact, calling him that is an insult to pigs.
0:41:26 > 0:41:29- You threw a chair at him.- I didn't!
0:41:29 > 0:41:32- You need to apologise.- No.
0:41:32 > 0:41:35Yes, Lula. You need to do whatever it takes to make that right.
0:41:35 > 0:41:38- Why should I?- Because I've convinced Lorraine to give us
0:41:38 > 0:41:41- a tour of Nox Pharmaceuticals. - Why would I want to go to there?
0:41:41 > 0:41:45Think about it. If we get in there, scope the factory.
0:41:45 > 0:41:48Security, CCTV. Everything.
0:41:48 > 0:41:51With intelligence like that, we can make bigger plans
0:41:51 > 0:41:53than a few poison pen letters.
0:41:53 > 0:41:55FOOTSTEPS APPROACH
0:41:56 > 0:41:59Right. Lula, let's do this.
0:42:05 > 0:42:08I want to apologise to Mr Windsor for my actions.
0:42:10 > 0:42:12OK.
0:42:15 > 0:42:17BELLS RING
0:42:30 > 0:42:35OK? Still time to change your mind.
0:42:37 > 0:42:39ORGAN PLAYS
0:42:45 > 0:42:47Well?
0:42:47 > 0:42:50No. This is what I want.
0:43:15 > 0:43:17DOOR OPENS
0:43:27 > 0:43:29Audrey!
0:43:29 > 0:43:31- What are you doing here? - You've got to stop the wedding.
0:43:31 > 0:43:34- How dare you. - You can't marry him, Audrey.
0:43:34 > 0:43:36I can. And I will.
0:43:36 > 0:43:39You can't, Audrey. He's already married.
0:43:41 > 0:43:42I'm so sorry.
0:43:42 > 0:43:45Hey, Audrey, are you OK? What's wrong?
0:43:45 > 0:43:47I think you know exactly what's wrong.
0:43:55 > 0:43:58What is this? What...what...what is it?
0:44:02 > 0:44:05- Audrey, first of all... - No more lies!
0:44:09 > 0:44:13Everybody out. Everybody's got to go. Everybody go!
0:44:14 > 0:44:16Move!
0:44:27 > 0:44:29Audrey, please...
0:44:29 > 0:44:32- How could you humiliate me like this? - I'm sorry.
0:44:32 > 0:44:34- How could you do it? - I'm sorry, I'm sorry!
0:44:34 > 0:44:39Sorry?! Were you marrying me for citizenship?
0:44:39 > 0:44:41Audrey, please, I can explain. Please listen.
0:44:41 > 0:44:45And then what? Bring the family over and just surprise me?
0:44:45 > 0:44:48We'd rub along happily together ever after?
0:44:49 > 0:44:52Oh, no, it was a quick divorce. Toss me to one side.
0:44:52 > 0:44:56Oh, God, how stupid am I?
0:44:56 > 0:44:58Audrey, you are not stupid, don't say that.
0:44:58 > 0:45:00Look at me!
0:45:00 > 0:45:03All I wanted was a chance to work.
0:45:03 > 0:45:08To make money and provide for my family. That's all I wanted.
0:45:08 > 0:45:10I was just a means to an end.
0:45:10 > 0:45:15No, Audrey, you are a good woman. I admire you so much.
0:45:15 > 0:45:16But you don't love me.
0:45:18 > 0:45:22Why is everyone in this country so obsessed with this word love?
0:45:22 > 0:45:25Do you know, for some people in Malawi it's a luxury
0:45:25 > 0:45:27for them to have this, this, love?
0:45:27 > 0:45:30Then tell me, Ndale. Do you love your wife?
0:45:33 > 0:45:37You can dress this up whatever way you want, but you're a liar
0:45:37 > 0:45:41and cheat and you used me and that's the truth.
0:45:42 > 0:45:44You were happy to be used.
0:45:49 > 0:45:55You knew something wasn't right. That first day, in Malawi, you knew.
0:45:56 > 0:45:58I didn't know you were married!
0:45:58 > 0:46:01But you suspected something.
0:46:01 > 0:46:04And yet you still invited me here, even with your doubts.
0:46:06 > 0:46:10Yes. It was too good to be true.
0:46:10 > 0:46:11I'm naive, Ndale.
0:46:13 > 0:46:15So, Audrey, why didn't you say anything?
0:46:18 > 0:46:20Because I wanted it to be true.
0:46:28 > 0:46:31Shouldn't one of us go in there, make sure everything is all right?
0:46:31 > 0:46:34No, I'd just leave them to it if I were you.
0:46:34 > 0:46:36I can't believe he'd do this to her.
0:46:36 > 0:46:39Yeah, well, you should, cos he's a snake.
0:46:43 > 0:46:44The police?
0:46:48 > 0:46:50Sonya...
0:46:54 > 0:46:56What's her name?
0:46:57 > 0:47:00Mesi.
0:47:00 > 0:47:02And the boys?
0:47:03 > 0:47:06Chatha and Thombo.
0:47:06 > 0:47:08How old?
0:47:09 > 0:47:13Chatha is seven and Thombo will be ten at the end of the next month.
0:47:17 > 0:47:20Audrey, I never meant to hurt you.
0:47:23 > 0:47:25What will you do now?
0:47:28 > 0:47:30FOOTSTEPS APPROACH
0:47:33 > 0:47:38Please, please, just...give them a minute.
0:47:45 > 0:47:48It's OK.
0:47:48 > 0:47:52Audrey, I'm tired, I'm tired of all of this.
0:47:53 > 0:47:55I'm ready to go home.
0:47:58 > 0:48:00I miss my family.
0:48:09 > 0:48:10Audrey McFall.
0:48:12 > 0:48:14Ndale?
0:48:42 > 0:48:46Hey. You all right?
0:48:46 > 0:48:48Not a great start to my job, eh?
0:48:48 > 0:48:55I think you managed OK. School's still open. Strike's off.
0:48:55 > 0:48:58It was Michael that stopped the strike.
0:48:58 > 0:49:00Look, it'll be better tomorrow.
0:49:03 > 0:49:08No. No, it won't, Lorraine.
0:49:11 > 0:49:12I'm not ready for this.
0:49:12 > 0:49:14You can't just quit after one day.
0:49:14 > 0:49:20Sometimes one day is all you need. I'm out of my depth.
0:49:24 > 0:49:29I'm sorry. I'm sorry it didn't work out.
0:49:29 > 0:49:31Yeah. Me too.
0:49:34 > 0:49:36I am right about Lula though.
0:49:44 > 0:49:47Ah, Lorraine.
0:49:47 > 0:49:51Must admit, I didn't expect them to call off the strike so quickly.
0:49:51 > 0:49:53Well, I think the staff came to realise
0:49:53 > 0:49:55they were putting the kids at risk.
0:49:55 > 0:49:56You mean, you made them realise.
0:49:56 > 0:50:00It's easier to point these things out when you're on the outside.
0:50:00 > 0:50:05Yeah. And how's that working out for you, being on the outside?
0:50:05 > 0:50:07I'm keeping busy.
0:50:12 > 0:50:14Too busy to take your old job back?
0:50:20 > 0:50:22Are you OK?
0:50:22 > 0:50:23Not really, no.
0:50:25 > 0:50:28I'm sorry, Audrey. I really am.
0:50:28 > 0:50:31I think it's best if we get Audrey home.
0:50:31 > 0:50:34- Maggie, can you drive us? - No, I don't want to go home.
0:50:34 > 0:50:38We still have a buffet at the pub and we need to not waste that.
0:50:38 > 0:50:40Are you sure?
0:50:40 > 0:50:42Yes. Yes.
0:50:42 > 0:50:47I'm technically a bride for the day, so you have to do what I say, please.
0:50:47 > 0:50:50OK, Audrey, why not?
0:50:50 > 0:50:53Couple of drinks can't hurt, can it?
0:51:05 > 0:51:07I'm really sorry.
0:51:17 > 0:51:21Ah, Michael, there you are.
0:51:21 > 0:51:23How did it go with the committee?
0:51:23 > 0:51:27They're interested. They were very impressed with your presentation.
0:51:27 > 0:51:30Still a long way to go, but we could be up and running by next term.
0:51:30 > 0:51:33And when Waterloo Road's back in the body of the kirk,
0:51:33 > 0:51:34you can sit back and relax.
0:51:34 > 0:51:36How so?
0:51:36 > 0:51:39You won't have to try so hard, will you?
0:51:39 > 0:51:44No more educational experiments or pioneering schemes.
0:51:44 > 0:51:50The council will dictate policy, all you have to do is implement it.
0:51:50 > 0:51:53Goodnight, Michael. Well done.
0:52:07 > 0:52:08Here we go.
0:52:11 > 0:52:12A toast.
0:52:15 > 0:52:18To Audrey.
0:52:18 > 0:52:22She may not have a husband, but she still has her family. Us.
0:52:22 > 0:52:24Audrey.
0:52:30 > 0:52:33- Thank you for today. - Ah, don't mention it.
0:52:33 > 0:52:37No, no. You had your reservations, but you were there for me.
0:52:37 > 0:52:39Oh, look out, it's the boss.
0:52:39 > 0:52:43Not any more. I quit.
0:52:43 > 0:52:46What is it with head teachers and quitting these days?
0:52:46 > 0:52:50- I better get going. Visiting time. - You want me to come with you?
0:52:50 > 0:52:51No, you're all right, Tom, thanks.
0:52:51 > 0:52:54I like to sit with him on my own, tell him about me day.
0:52:54 > 0:52:58You can tell him he's got some competition now that you're teaching.
0:52:59 > 0:53:03Folks. Where's Ndale?
0:53:03 > 0:53:05It's a long story.
0:53:06 > 0:53:08Get a round in and we'll tell you.
0:53:14 > 0:53:19OK, Lula, now you come along this corridor here and then what?
0:53:19 > 0:53:23And I'll leave through the service doors here.
0:53:23 > 0:53:26Are you sure you want to go through with this?
0:53:26 > 0:53:28Nox are in a for a surprise.
0:53:29 > 0:53:32I tell you what. I'll do you a deal.
0:53:32 > 0:53:35If you haven't been snapped up in five years, I'll marry you.
0:53:35 > 0:53:38I don't think that would work, Tom.
0:53:38 > 0:53:39Why not?
0:53:40 > 0:53:42I'm too much woman for you.
0:53:42 > 0:53:44HE CHUCKLES
0:53:44 > 0:53:46I know I was put in an impossible position,
0:53:46 > 0:53:49so why do I feel like I failed?
0:53:49 > 0:53:52Is the school still standing? Did anyone try to burn it down?
0:53:52 > 0:53:54No.
0:53:54 > 0:53:58What's she doing here? Do you think I should go say something?
0:54:00 > 0:54:05If you want me to go, I'll go.
0:54:09 > 0:54:14Tom, could you get Sonya a drink, please?
0:54:24 > 0:54:27- What would you like? - A G&T please, Tom.
0:54:32 > 0:54:36- Audrey's a better woman than I am. - Forgiveness is a wonderful thing.
0:54:39 > 0:54:40So am I forgiven for today?
0:54:42 > 0:54:45The strike was a stupid idea.
0:54:45 > 0:54:48OK, but I was only doing it for you.
0:54:48 > 0:54:51I don't need a cheerleader.
0:54:51 > 0:54:54Well, that's a shame, because I've just gone and bought the outfit.
0:54:54 > 0:54:57Pom-poms and everything.
0:54:57 > 0:55:00Oh, come on, Michael, we're going to have lots of arguments
0:55:00 > 0:55:02in the future, we've got to learn to laugh them off.
0:55:02 > 0:55:05Got the future all mapped out, have you?
0:55:05 > 0:55:09Well, I don't know. I had a few thoughts in the church today.
0:55:11 > 0:55:13SHE LAUGHS
0:55:13 > 0:55:14Don't panic.
0:55:14 > 0:55:18You've got a couple of years yet before we get to that stage.
0:55:19 > 0:55:21You all right, Michael?
0:55:23 > 0:55:24Yeah.
0:55:30 > 0:55:33CLOCK TICKS
0:56:18 > 0:56:20SHE SOBS
0:56:23 > 0:56:26Something weird's going on, and I just thought you should know.
0:56:26 > 0:56:28I'm still surprised she agreed to this take over.
0:56:28 > 0:56:30You leave my daughter alone.
0:56:30 > 0:56:32Get lost!
0:56:32 > 0:56:34I'm going to take my phone in so I can film inside.
0:56:34 > 0:56:38It's just so rare to be handed a school that's doing so well
0:56:38 > 0:56:40and knows exactly where it's going.
0:56:40 > 0:56:42He wants me to give the school to the council.
0:56:42 > 0:56:44Let our kids keep their school.
0:56:44 > 0:56:45This is no longer Waterloo Road,
0:56:45 > 0:56:48- but the Lorraine Donnegan Institute of Excellence.- What?
0:56:48 > 0:56:52You can either sign up, or collect your P45s.
0:56:52 > 0:56:54- It's disaster.- This is my school, and I want you out of it.
0:56:54 > 0:56:56Are you happy now?
0:56:56 > 0:56:59This time next year the school's going to be paying for itself.
0:56:59 > 0:57:01THEY CHANT
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