0:00:02 > 0:00:05- It's a disaster. - Waterloo Road will be taken over by the local authority.
0:00:05 > 0:00:07I'd like you to be acting head teacher, Christine.
0:00:07 > 0:00:09You leave my daughter alone.
0:00:09 > 0:00:12Sorry, Mrs Barry, but I've got nothing against you.
0:00:12 > 0:00:14It's obvious, you think we're scum.
0:00:14 > 0:00:18I recommended you because I think you'll be a great leader.
0:00:18 > 0:00:19The job's yours, Christine.
0:00:19 > 0:00:22- Any sign of improvement? - I swear I saw something.
0:00:22 > 0:00:26A little flicker, when I told him what you were doing for him.
0:00:26 > 0:00:28Were we a success?
0:00:30 > 0:00:32We built this place up from nothing.
0:00:32 > 0:00:36And these kids have a safe place to learn and grow, so yes.
0:00:37 > 0:00:40I'd say we were a success.
0:00:40 > 0:00:43We're here today to witness and celebrate
0:00:43 > 0:00:47the marriage of Connor Mulgrew and Imogen Stewart.
0:00:47 > 0:00:49I got us on the Julian Noble show.
0:00:49 > 0:00:52Called them, told them our story. They want us on.
0:00:52 > 0:00:55I think Julian can help us sort out this mess.
0:00:55 > 0:00:56The whole country gets to see
0:00:56 > 0:00:58what a car crash of a mother you are on TV?
0:01:17 > 0:01:18What one?
0:01:18 > 0:01:21Why don't you just wear what you normally wear?
0:01:21 > 0:01:24- You look like you're going to court. - Well, I might as well be.
0:01:24 > 0:01:26As far as I'm concerned, my mum's on trial.
0:01:26 > 0:01:29You should start getting ready, the car's going to be here in an hour.
0:01:29 > 0:01:31You're not wearing that.
0:01:31 > 0:01:36Look, I don't even want to come, let alone be on telly.
0:01:36 > 0:01:37I'm only doing this for you.
0:01:37 > 0:01:39I've got to call their bluff, Kevin.
0:01:39 > 0:01:42I just don't think that you and your mum having a scrap
0:01:42 > 0:01:45on the Julian Noble Show is going to be the key to our future.
0:01:45 > 0:01:48Me mum's a massive fan of Julian Noble. She'll listen to him.
0:01:48 > 0:01:51And if she doesn't, then she'll just expose herself for what she is.
0:01:51 > 0:01:54There's no way a studio audience is going to side with her.
0:01:54 > 0:01:56Who cares what they think?
0:01:56 > 0:02:00This whole thing, it just...it's going to be embarrassing.
0:02:00 > 0:02:04Black skinnies, grey shirt, bit of product, and you'll be sweet.
0:02:26 > 0:02:28Feeling OK about today?
0:02:28 > 0:02:31As OK as I'll ever be.
0:02:31 > 0:02:33You'll have to make your own way in, though.
0:02:33 > 0:02:35I want to be there early on my first day.
0:02:45 > 0:02:47- I'm sorry. - You can finish it if you want.
0:02:47 > 0:02:49Sorry.
0:02:49 > 0:02:53I know you're nervous. It's a big deal, bagging the head's job.
0:02:53 > 0:02:57Didn't exactly "bag it," did I? It was more of a consolation prize.
0:03:02 > 0:03:05You've hardly mentioned Michael since he left.
0:03:05 > 0:03:07What's to mention?
0:03:07 > 0:03:10He didn't want to be with me any more, so...end of.
0:03:14 > 0:03:17Thanks for caring, though. I might not be lucky in love,
0:03:17 > 0:03:20but I've got a good one when it comes to sons. Now.
0:03:22 > 0:03:26I'm going to my meetings, so don't worry about me drinking, OK?
0:03:28 > 0:03:29Right, wish me luck, I'm going in.
0:03:29 > 0:03:31You'll be great, Mum.
0:03:54 > 0:03:55SHE SIGHS
0:04:14 > 0:04:17What do you think, too much?
0:04:17 > 0:04:21Oh, it's the telly, Kacey. All them lights and whatnot...
0:04:21 > 0:04:24Dunno why you want to drag everything up on TV.
0:04:24 > 0:04:27It's family. The least you could do is come and support us.
0:04:27 > 0:04:30I'm having nothing to do with it.
0:04:30 > 0:04:34- I'll...catch you at the studio. - Bye, love.
0:04:34 > 0:04:36I thought he was going with you?
0:04:36 > 0:04:39You know Barry. He's seen an opportunity.
0:04:42 > 0:04:4515 minutes, tops, you lot.
0:04:48 > 0:04:50Thanks, Tom, sorry to leave you to it.
0:04:50 > 0:04:52Did the hospital say how long you'd be?
0:04:52 > 0:04:54No, just that they want to review Grantly's situation.
0:04:54 > 0:04:57- Something's wrong, Tom. I know it. - He's in a coma, that's what's wrong.
0:04:57 > 0:04:59Look, if anything had happened
0:04:59 > 0:05:01they wouldn't call it a review, would they?
0:05:01 > 0:05:04I suppose so. Hey, might even be good news!
0:05:04 > 0:05:07That's the spirit. Go on, I'll explain to the office.
0:05:07 > 0:05:10Hey, not so fast. What about your breakfast plates?
0:05:10 > 0:05:12We don't want to be late for school, Mr Clarkson.
0:05:12 > 0:05:14Your diligence is commendable,
0:05:14 > 0:05:18but you've got plenty of time to clear up after yourselves, so do it.
0:05:21 > 0:05:23We've missed the bus now anyway.
0:05:28 > 0:05:29Cheers, on you go.
0:05:29 > 0:05:31£5 to watch the Barrys make a fool of themselves?
0:05:31 > 0:05:33I thought it was £3.
0:05:33 > 0:05:36Yeah, but they only allocated us 25 seats in the audience.
0:05:36 > 0:05:39I've still got to cover the cost of the bus, and the fuel.
0:05:39 > 0:05:41If you're not interested, then somebody else will be.
0:05:41 > 0:05:45Come on, Libs, it's a day off, it'll be a laugh.
0:05:45 > 0:05:47Fine.
0:05:47 > 0:05:49Thanks. Cheers.
0:05:49 > 0:05:51Look, I don't feel right
0:05:51 > 0:05:54stabbing my mum in the back on the first day of the job.
0:05:54 > 0:05:57Well, I wouldn't go myself, but...I promised Dynasty.
0:05:57 > 0:05:59No, no, it's cool. I understand, go.
0:05:59 > 0:06:03Oi! Are you in or what? I've got a tight schedule to keep.
0:06:03 > 0:06:05Just tell Kev to keep a low profile.
0:06:05 > 0:06:09Let the Barrys slug it out amongst themselves.
0:06:09 > 0:06:12Come on! Come on! Come on!
0:06:12 > 0:06:14Thanks very much.
0:06:20 > 0:06:21Here you go.
0:06:22 > 0:06:26Oh. You again?
0:06:26 > 0:06:30Apparently, Mr Windsor has become a permanent member of our team, now.
0:06:30 > 0:06:32Breathe slowly, and the excitement will abate.
0:06:32 > 0:06:35We were missing a modern languages teacher.
0:06:35 > 0:06:36Well, I was missing a job.
0:06:36 > 0:06:40This nothing to do with you being old pals with the new head, I suppose?
0:06:40 > 0:06:42I hear you're introducing Mandarin lessons.
0:06:42 > 0:06:44Morning, everyone.
0:06:44 > 0:06:46- Morning. - Morning.- Morning, Christine.
0:06:46 > 0:06:51I see George has made himself at home.
0:06:51 > 0:06:53Wherever I lay my hat...
0:06:53 > 0:06:58Or mao zu, as they say. That's hat in Mandarin.
0:06:58 > 0:07:00I didn't know you spoke Mandarin.
0:07:00 > 0:07:04She doesn't, or she wouldn't have mispronounced it - mao zi.
0:07:04 > 0:07:08Oh, sorry. I was trying to be friendly.
0:07:08 > 0:07:10I'm already married, Audrey, but nice try.
0:07:10 > 0:07:15So, thanks, everyone, for hanging on a few minutes.
0:07:15 > 0:07:19As you know, I've stepped into the breach, now Michael's gone.
0:07:19 > 0:07:21As...head teacher.
0:07:23 > 0:07:26I know there's always a settling-in period,
0:07:26 > 0:07:31and, uh, Michael's departure wasn't exactly clear-cut.
0:07:31 > 0:07:33But it's business as usual,
0:07:33 > 0:07:37and please do come and speak to me if you've got any concerns.
0:07:37 > 0:07:39BELL RINGS
0:07:40 > 0:07:43You're going to regret saying that.
0:07:43 > 0:07:45There's nothing teachers like to do more
0:07:45 > 0:07:47than to express their concerns.
0:07:47 > 0:07:51Look, I know it must be hard after your own brief tenure as head.
0:07:51 > 0:07:53Trust me, Christine, the job's all yours,
0:07:53 > 0:07:55and good luck, you're going to need it.
0:07:55 > 0:07:58Come and see me in my office after registration.
0:07:58 > 0:08:00There's a few things we need to iron out.
0:08:02 > 0:08:04You OK finding your feet today, George?
0:08:04 > 0:08:06Think I'll manage.
0:08:06 > 0:08:11Never thought I'd see my old drinking buddy in the top job.
0:08:11 > 0:08:16A word of warning, though. Ten years in an international school
0:08:16 > 0:08:19in Shanghai is pretty cushy, compared to this place.
0:08:19 > 0:08:23Well, I'm looking forward to getting my hands dirty again.
0:08:23 > 0:08:26And let's face it, Harrow didn't have a vacancy this term.
0:09:23 > 0:09:26DOCTOR: Can we have a word in here, please, Mrs Budgen?
0:09:34 > 0:09:36HE CLEARS THROAT
0:09:39 > 0:09:41Has something happened, Doctor?
0:09:41 > 0:09:44Well, your husband remains in a coma, Mrs Budgen.
0:09:44 > 0:09:46And we've tried every treatment possible,
0:09:46 > 0:09:51but his condition, it's...not improving.
0:09:51 > 0:09:56OK, but it's not deteriorating, is it?
0:09:56 > 0:10:00No. No, no. But the bigger picture, it's not hopeful.
0:10:01 > 0:10:03We've explored every option
0:10:03 > 0:10:08and now we have to discuss...limiting his treatment.
0:10:08 > 0:10:10"Limiting?"
0:10:10 > 0:10:14Taking him off the ventilator. I am really very, very sorry.
0:10:14 > 0:10:16I'm not even listening to this.
0:10:16 > 0:10:21You're aware of the fact that we have a donor ready and waiting?
0:10:21 > 0:10:25- Mrs Budgen, I do appreciate... - No. No, you don't.
0:10:25 > 0:10:27But it doesn't really matter either way,
0:10:27 > 0:10:30because I'm not consenting to anything.
0:10:30 > 0:10:34But it would be better all round if we could come to, uh,
0:10:34 > 0:10:36an understanding.
0:10:36 > 0:10:38I don't...understand any of this.
0:10:38 > 0:10:40Right, so, I'll tell you what I'm going to do.
0:10:40 > 0:10:43I'm going to go visit my husband, and then I'm going to go to work.
0:10:52 > 0:10:54Five minutes, OK?
0:10:54 > 0:10:57- Then you have to join the rest of the audience.- Hey.
0:10:57 > 0:11:02Oh, babes! I'm made up you've come. I'm terrified now I'm actually here.
0:11:02 > 0:11:07- You don't have to do this, you know. - He's right.
0:11:07 > 0:11:09I do. Or I've lost.
0:11:09 > 0:11:12- In what way is this a competition? - Why don't you understand??
0:11:12 > 0:11:14No, thanks. I'm...I'm only here for moral support.
0:11:14 > 0:11:17Just in case, eh? We'll want you to say something.
0:11:17 > 0:11:19Hi. I'm Julian.
0:11:19 > 0:11:21I just wanted to pop my head round, put you at ease.
0:11:21 > 0:11:23I think it's, um,
0:11:23 > 0:11:27a really brave thing to deal with your problems like this, um.
0:11:27 > 0:11:30And um, I...I just wanted you to know that I'm not here to judge.
0:11:30 > 0:11:32OK?
0:11:32 > 0:11:35Mrs Barry. This is wrong.
0:11:35 > 0:11:38Dynasty's been through a lot recently.
0:11:38 > 0:11:42She doesn't need all that on the telly. Please call this off.
0:11:42 > 0:11:46Excuse me. He's threatening me already, we've not even started yet.
0:11:46 > 0:11:50- Let's save it for the cameras, yeah? - No, look, I'm, just...trying...
0:11:52 > 0:11:54Hi, I'm Julian. I just wanted to say hello.
0:11:54 > 0:11:55Please, sit down.
0:11:55 > 0:11:58You need to take your seat in the audience now.
0:11:58 > 0:12:01No. You can't go. I can't do this on my own.
0:12:01 > 0:12:05- In what way are you on your own? - You know what I mean.
0:12:05 > 0:12:08And I just want you to know that I'm not here to judge.
0:12:10 > 0:12:14That's the third call about a stomach bug going round.
0:12:14 > 0:12:17Great, let's hope it doesn't hit the staff.
0:12:17 > 0:12:18We're already down with Ester leaving.
0:12:18 > 0:12:21Yeah, well, you're going to have to make time to help
0:12:21 > 0:12:23with all this council stuff, Mrs Mulgrew.
0:12:23 > 0:12:26There's the electronic registration forms for all pupils, and we've got
0:12:26 > 0:12:28to commit to regular parent council meetings.
0:12:28 > 0:12:30That's just for starters. I can't manage on me own.
0:12:30 > 0:12:32I'm not asking you to, Sonya.
0:12:32 > 0:12:34Let's try and make some time this afternoon.
0:12:37 > 0:12:39Nikki.
0:12:41 > 0:12:43Look, I'll keep this brief.
0:12:43 > 0:12:46You and Tom are currently joint deputy heads.
0:12:46 > 0:12:47Currently. Nice.
0:12:47 > 0:12:49And I'd like it to stay like that if it's possible.
0:12:49 > 0:12:52But I know we've had our differences in the past,
0:12:52 > 0:12:54and there's no point in denying that, is there?
0:12:54 > 0:12:57Don't worry, I'm leaving by the end of term anyway.
0:12:57 > 0:12:59Sorry?
0:12:59 > 0:13:02I'm not pandering to any power game. Especially not with you, Christine.
0:13:02 > 0:13:03It's not a power game!
0:13:03 > 0:13:07I'm just saying, it won't go well if resentments are harboured.
0:13:07 > 0:13:12Look. Let's just give it a week or two, at least.
0:13:12 > 0:13:15I'd rather serve out my notice being able to speak my mind, thank you.
0:13:15 > 0:13:17Well, I wouldn't have it any other way, Nikki.
0:13:17 > 0:13:22Really? All right. George Windsor, for instance.
0:13:22 > 0:13:25He's a rare find for a school like this. I had to persuade him...
0:13:25 > 0:13:28Christine! He's a total misogynist.
0:13:28 > 0:13:31I'd say more a misanthrope, but let's not split hairs. Look.
0:13:31 > 0:13:34He's entitled to his opinions, and if he crosses any lines,
0:13:34 > 0:13:37I will deal with it as I would with any other member of staff.
0:13:37 > 0:13:40See, that's the problem. I don't think you will
0:13:40 > 0:13:43because, quite honestly, I don't think you've got the clout.
0:13:43 > 0:13:45Is that "speaking my mind" enough for you?
0:13:45 > 0:13:47KNOCK ON DOOR
0:13:47 > 0:13:48Yes?
0:13:48 > 0:13:51Sorry to interrupt. Imogen Stewart's mum's here.
0:13:51 > 0:13:53She wants to see you.
0:13:53 > 0:13:55Well, no, tell her to make an appointment.
0:13:55 > 0:13:56Well, I've told her.
0:13:56 > 0:13:57This won't take a minute.
0:13:57 > 0:14:00Then you can relax, have a drink, start a fire -
0:14:00 > 0:14:02whatever takes your fancy.
0:14:02 > 0:14:05But you'll be doing it without my daughter.
0:14:05 > 0:14:07I'm removing her from Waterloo Road.
0:14:07 > 0:14:09I'll leave you to it.
0:14:12 > 0:14:14What exactly is the problem, Mrs Stewart?
0:14:14 > 0:14:16Well, I'm hardly going to spell it out, am I?
0:14:16 > 0:14:19I was going to phone the council, but I'm not waiting six weeks
0:14:19 > 0:14:21for them to tell me it's none of my business.
0:14:21 > 0:14:24Imogen can finish out the week and then I'm moving her to Havelock,
0:14:24 > 0:14:27and I've told every member of the parent council exactly why
0:14:27 > 0:14:29they should be doing the same.
0:14:31 > 0:14:34Look, I know you don't approve of them, but Imogen
0:14:34 > 0:14:38and Connor seem pretty committed regardless of what we might think.
0:14:38 > 0:14:42Are you saying that Imogen is still in contact with your son?
0:14:45 > 0:14:47Were you not aware of that?
0:14:53 > 0:14:55Ah. I need to speak to you and Imogen.
0:14:55 > 0:14:57- Was that Imogen's mum? - Where is Imogen?
0:14:57 > 0:15:00I could ask him the same thing. In fact, half my class are missing.
0:15:00 > 0:15:02Yours as well, Tom?
0:15:02 > 0:15:06Apparently, most of the sixth form have come down with a mystery virus.
0:15:06 > 0:15:10Yeah. It...it might be a boycott, I'm afraid.
0:15:10 > 0:15:12About what?
0:15:12 > 0:15:17Me. Mrs Stewart wants to remove Imogen from Waterloo Road.
0:15:17 > 0:15:19Apparently, she's not overly keen on me being the head
0:15:19 > 0:15:22and she's been stirring it up with the other parents.
0:15:22 > 0:15:24I think they might have kept their children at home...
0:15:24 > 0:15:28No, Mum! That's nothing to do with why everyone's not here.
0:15:28 > 0:15:31OK, Connor. What's going on?
0:15:34 > 0:15:36INTRO MUSIC PLAYS
0:15:39 > 0:15:41OK, this is it now, everybody.
0:15:41 > 0:15:45Please give a big round of applause for Mr Julian Noble!
0:16:06 > 0:16:08Good morning, and welcome to Noble Thoughts with me,
0:16:08 > 0:16:10Julian Noble, where we go round the country
0:16:10 > 0:16:13trying to put broken families back together.
0:16:13 > 0:16:16Now, sometimes it's not possible. Sometimes, it's a beautiful thing.
0:16:16 > 0:16:19But always, it's got to be worth trying.
0:16:19 > 0:16:21CROWD APPLAUD
0:16:26 > 0:16:28Now, today we're in Glasgow.
0:16:28 > 0:16:30Our guests are a family from Greenock
0:16:30 > 0:16:33who've stopped communicating because, as mum Carol says,
0:16:33 > 0:16:36"My daughter's boyfriend has poisoned her mind".
0:16:36 > 0:16:38AUDIENCE BOO
0:16:38 > 0:16:41Let's bring Carol out, shall we? Carol!
0:16:41 > 0:16:43CROWD APPLAUD
0:16:43 > 0:16:45Carol, thanks for coming. Watch your step up there.
0:16:45 > 0:16:49Any one of those, lovely. Make yourself comfortable.
0:16:49 > 0:16:51I thought this was about you and your mum.
0:16:51 > 0:16:53Don't bite the bait, babes. What can she say?
0:16:57 > 0:17:00Are you sure Audrey's the right person to send?
0:17:00 > 0:17:02I need to stay at the helm on my first day.
0:17:02 > 0:17:04Audrey, just explain that whatever Carol Barry has
0:17:04 > 0:17:06planned for her kids, no-one - I mean no-one else -
0:17:06 > 0:17:08has permission to be off school premises.
0:17:08 > 0:17:10Don't you worry, leave it to me.
0:17:10 > 0:17:14Maybe I should go, warn Imogen about Mrs Stewart.
0:17:14 > 0:17:18You're going to stay right here and explain to me why you lied.
0:17:18 > 0:17:21You two said you'd tell her about the wedding.
0:17:21 > 0:17:23Look, Imogen just kept bottling it.
0:17:23 > 0:17:24Did you think I wouldn't find out?
0:17:24 > 0:17:27- I was going to invite her over! - You've seen what she's like.
0:17:27 > 0:17:28Maggie! >
0:17:29 > 0:17:31How is he?
0:17:31 > 0:17:34Same. No change.
0:17:35 > 0:17:37Hey, come on, he's going to be OK.
0:17:37 > 0:17:40Come on, Maggie. Let's get you inside.
0:17:50 > 0:17:51Have they given you a time frame?
0:17:51 > 0:17:54No. And I'm not listening to any of it.
0:17:54 > 0:17:57Maggie, I know it's hard, but we can't ignore what...
0:17:57 > 0:18:02We? We aren't doing anything, Tom. I am.
0:18:02 > 0:18:04I'm standing up for the man I love.
0:18:04 > 0:18:07Unlike his so-called friend, I'm not prepared to give up on him!
0:18:07 > 0:18:08I didn't say any such thing.
0:18:08 > 0:18:12You know, I bet that this is just the news you've been praying for, isn't it?
0:18:12 > 0:18:15So you don't have to go through with the transplant.
0:18:15 > 0:18:16It's the perfect solution!
0:18:16 > 0:18:19You're off the hook without having to back out yourself.
0:18:19 > 0:18:21Halo still intact.
0:18:21 > 0:18:25Come on! Maggie looked dead worried.
0:18:25 > 0:18:27It must be something bad.
0:18:29 > 0:18:31He's just another cost to them, isn't he, eh?
0:18:31 > 0:18:36He's taking too long to get better. So they're calling time!
0:18:36 > 0:18:38What do you mean, "calling time?"
0:18:38 > 0:18:42She means pulling the plug on him, don't you, Maggie?
0:18:44 > 0:18:46It's...complicated.
0:18:46 > 0:18:49I think Maggie needs another meeting with the consultants.
0:18:49 > 0:18:51No, I don't.
0:18:51 > 0:18:54Mr Budgen is getting better,
0:18:54 > 0:18:57so there's absolutely nothing to worry about.
0:18:57 > 0:19:01Now. I believe I've got a class to prepare for.
0:19:05 > 0:19:10So, Carol, what is it about Dynasty's boyfriend that worries you?
0:19:10 > 0:19:13Well he's got a, um, a personality disorder, from what I can make out.
0:19:13 > 0:19:15What?!
0:19:15 > 0:19:18He's arrogant, manipulative. He's got these delusions of grandeur.
0:19:18 > 0:19:21I mean, he's been in and out of care most of his life,
0:19:21 > 0:19:24and he's got my Dynasty wrapped round his little finger.
0:19:24 > 0:19:27Kevin is a kind, considerate person.
0:19:27 > 0:19:30And he cares about me and me future, unlike you!
0:19:30 > 0:19:32Oi, you, get off me!
0:19:32 > 0:19:34Carol's daughter, Dynasty, everyone.
0:19:34 > 0:19:36CROWD APPLAUD
0:19:43 > 0:19:46She wanted me to quit school and get a job as a pole dancer.
0:19:46 > 0:19:48Oh, come on, come on, I'm sure that's not the case.
0:19:48 > 0:19:50Er, seriously, ask her!
0:19:50 > 0:19:52She's taking it out of context.
0:19:52 > 0:19:55Mum. You'd sooner I married a criminal, like me dad,
0:19:55 > 0:19:57- than choose me own boyfriend. - Watch your mouth.
0:19:57 > 0:20:00That's right, your father's in prison, isn't he?
0:20:00 > 0:20:01He was stitched up!
0:20:01 > 0:20:03It was armed robbery!
0:20:04 > 0:20:07Look, I'm not denying my husband's made mistakes,
0:20:07 > 0:20:08but he's paying for them,
0:20:08 > 0:20:10and in the meantime I'm putting food on the table
0:20:10 > 0:20:14and clothes on me children's backs, which is more than she'll be able
0:20:14 > 0:20:17to do if she ends up with a monster student loan from some poncy "uni."
0:20:17 > 0:20:19Oh, come on, Carol, to be fair,
0:20:19 > 0:20:22most parents would like their kids to go to university, wouldn't they?
0:20:22 > 0:20:23See, this is what he's like.
0:20:23 > 0:20:26He wants you to believe he's got her best interests at heart,
0:20:26 > 0:20:28but no, he wants her away from her family
0:20:28 > 0:20:30because we're a threat to his control.
0:20:30 > 0:20:32Mum. You are unbelievable.
0:20:32 > 0:20:34The truth is, Dynasty's never really had the grades for uni.
0:20:34 > 0:20:38- Until now.- Where's it going to get her, eh? Up to her eyeballs in debt
0:20:38 > 0:20:40and out of the job market for three more years.
0:20:40 > 0:20:43- That's for me to choose. - But it's not, though, is it, babe?
0:20:43 > 0:20:45It's been put in your head by the puppet master
0:20:45 > 0:20:47so he could drag you halfway across the country.
0:20:47 > 0:20:50Like he's not already isolated you enough as it is?
0:20:50 > 0:20:53So, is he a manipulative home wrecker,
0:20:53 > 0:20:56or just a kid who wants his girlfriend to go to university?
0:20:56 > 0:20:59Shall we get Kevin out here and see what he has to say for himself?
0:20:59 > 0:21:01CROWD APPLAUD
0:21:01 > 0:21:02I think so.
0:21:06 > 0:21:08Don't be fooled. Don't buy it.
0:21:08 > 0:21:10CHANTING Home wrecker, home wrecker!
0:21:10 > 0:21:12OK, Kevin, thanks for coming on, very brave of you.
0:21:12 > 0:21:15Pop up there, let's hear your side of the story, yeah?
0:21:15 > 0:21:18CHANTING CONTINUES Home wrecker, home wrecker!
0:21:19 > 0:21:23Look, if you won't let me remove them from the audience,
0:21:23 > 0:21:27then at least could I join them, and I could supervise?
0:21:29 > 0:21:31All right, then.
0:21:31 > 0:21:33Oh, thank you. Appreciated.
0:21:33 > 0:21:37CHANTING CONTINUES Home wrecker, home wrecker...
0:21:37 > 0:21:38Leave him alone!
0:21:38 > 0:21:41Why are you keeping me away from me daughter?
0:21:41 > 0:21:44OK, let him, let him speak. We're not here to judge, OK?
0:21:45 > 0:21:46It's Miss McFall.
0:21:46 > 0:21:49So, Kevin, what exactly is your problem?
0:21:49 > 0:21:51It's clear you've taken against Carol.
0:21:51 > 0:21:54- No, no, no, I don't... - And why wouldn't he?
0:21:54 > 0:21:57She's been against him from the start because he's not one of us.
0:21:57 > 0:22:00What have I done except love you too much, eh?
0:22:00 > 0:22:02What have I done except try to protect you?
0:22:02 > 0:22:04Protect me? You set me up with a rapist!
0:22:04 > 0:22:06AUDIENCE GASP
0:22:06 > 0:22:10- Uh, right, OK, I, I don't think we should, um...- No, that's true.
0:22:10 > 0:22:12It wouldn't have happened if she'd been at home with us!
0:22:12 > 0:22:15- Let's get out of here. Now. - Yeah, Kevin, sit down.
0:22:15 > 0:22:16Uh, I think the main thing, ah,
0:22:16 > 0:22:19we're learning is that there's clearly a breakdown
0:22:19 > 0:22:22in communication between mother and daughter on a very basic level.
0:22:22 > 0:22:24I don't want to communicate with her any more, Julian,
0:22:24 > 0:22:27not after the way she's treated me.
0:22:27 > 0:22:31Look, Dynasty, I know I'm not perfect, OK?
0:22:31 > 0:22:35But I love you so much. I'd do anything for you.
0:22:35 > 0:22:38Can't you see you're breaking my heart?
0:22:38 > 0:22:40Excuse me. Mum!
0:22:40 > 0:22:43Ah, Dynasty's brother, Barry Barry.
0:22:43 > 0:22:45AUDIENCE BOO
0:22:46 > 0:22:48You'll pay for this.
0:22:48 > 0:22:50Is that a threat? He just threatened me!
0:22:50 > 0:22:51All right, Kevin.
0:22:51 > 0:22:54Get off, Barry Barry, you're an idiot!
0:22:54 > 0:22:57Right, that's enough. What on earth do you think you're doing?
0:22:57 > 0:22:58You...oh!
0:22:58 > 0:22:59AUDIENCE SNIGGER
0:23:03 > 0:23:04Oi! What do you think you're doing?
0:23:04 > 0:23:07That's only Mr Budgen's classroom, innit!
0:23:07 > 0:23:08Sorry, are you speaking English?
0:23:08 > 0:23:11He's only off sick, you know. He's coming back!
0:23:11 > 0:23:12Yes, and in the meantime,
0:23:12 > 0:23:14I'm using his classroom to teach modern languages,
0:23:14 > 0:23:17as designated by the head teacher, and not a couple of kuan lu.
0:23:17 > 0:23:20- You what? - Ignorant pack donkeys.
0:23:20 > 0:23:22And what do you think you're doing with his things, man?!
0:23:22 > 0:23:24OK, I've enjoyed our little chat,
0:23:24 > 0:23:27but it's probably time that you ran along now.
0:23:27 > 0:23:29Unless you're here to sign up for the Mandarin classes,
0:23:29 > 0:23:31which I seriously doubt as you're
0:23:31 > 0:23:34so clearly still struggling with the mother tongue.
0:23:34 > 0:23:38What do you...? Where are you...? Leave that...
0:23:38 > 0:23:41- Ah, my first exclusions. What fun. - Come on, then.
0:23:41 > 0:23:42Run, Harley, run!
0:23:42 > 0:23:47No, please stop, this minute. Or you'll be in serious trouble.
0:23:48 > 0:23:51Quick, Harley, he's following us!
0:23:51 > 0:23:52Go in!
0:24:01 > 0:24:05Oh God! Oh, I'm knackered.
0:24:05 > 0:24:07- SHE LAUGHS - Did you see his face?
0:24:07 > 0:24:09Oh.
0:24:12 > 0:24:16What's wrong? Oh, come here, you.
0:24:30 > 0:24:32OK, I'm done playing now.
0:24:32 > 0:24:35When you come out, you can clear your lockers.
0:24:35 > 0:24:37Your parents will be very proud.
0:24:41 > 0:24:44He could have come round ours to see Dynasty like normal people.
0:24:44 > 0:24:46What? Barry said he'd have his legs broken!
0:24:46 > 0:24:49Yeah, says Kevin. He had other plans for you, though, didn't he?
0:24:49 > 0:24:51Mostly revolving round getting you into bed, no doubt.
0:24:51 > 0:24:53- Kevin was a virgin when I moved in! - Dynasty!
0:24:53 > 0:24:55CROWD LAUGH
0:24:55 > 0:24:56Was?
0:24:56 > 0:24:59CROWD CHANT Virgin! Virgin! Virgin!
0:24:59 > 0:25:02Shh! Shh!
0:25:02 > 0:25:03Stop it!
0:25:08 > 0:25:09Sonya said you wanted to see me?
0:25:09 > 0:25:13Yeah. I'm just trying to get my head round the final schedule
0:25:13 > 0:25:15you put together with Michael.
0:25:15 > 0:25:20Yeah, well, change as you see fit. It's no secret you weren't a fan.
0:25:20 > 0:25:24I don't agree with some of it, but you're more familiar
0:25:24 > 0:25:26with the timetable as a whole, and we need to accommodate some
0:25:26 > 0:25:29curriculum imperatives, now we're not an independent.
0:25:29 > 0:25:30KNOCK ON DOOR
0:25:30 > 0:25:33Sorry, Mrs Mulgrew, but I've had three calls from members
0:25:33 > 0:25:36of the parent council asking to speak to you urgently.
0:25:36 > 0:25:38Thanks.
0:25:38 > 0:25:42And it seems you're not the only one with the vote of no confidence.
0:25:45 > 0:25:46It's nothing personal.
0:25:46 > 0:25:48Really?
0:25:48 > 0:25:51"The job's all yours." "Good luck, you're going to need it."
0:25:51 > 0:25:55You've had an attitude about me getting the job since you found out.
0:25:55 > 0:25:58- What's your problem with me? - Honestly?
0:25:59 > 0:26:03I think this school needs strong, clear, leadership,
0:26:03 > 0:26:06and...I'm not sure you've got the thick skin required for the job.
0:26:06 > 0:26:08Oh, what, and you do?
0:26:08 > 0:26:11I lasted a day, Christine, so what do you think?
0:26:11 > 0:26:13But at least I didn't lose half of my sixth form.
0:26:13 > 0:26:16Have you heard from Audrey yet?
0:26:16 > 0:26:19She's not answering her phone.
0:26:19 > 0:26:22Look, it's been a baptism of fire, I'll admit.
0:26:22 > 0:26:25But we'd both get more done if we put our egos to one side.
0:26:25 > 0:26:28I don't have an ego.
0:26:28 > 0:26:29Good.
0:26:30 > 0:26:35Because I'm new to this, I need to be able to ask for help.
0:26:35 > 0:26:39Especially from my deputies. Nikki, look, if I fail, I fail.
0:26:41 > 0:26:44But don't you think I deserve a chance?
0:26:44 > 0:26:46KNOCK ON DOOR
0:26:46 > 0:26:49- Sorry to bother you again, Mrs Mulgrew.- Yes, Sonya.
0:26:49 > 0:26:51But Mr Windsor says Rhiannon
0:26:51 > 0:26:54and Harley have gone native in the cooler.
0:27:02 > 0:27:04What's wrong with this picture?
0:27:04 > 0:27:05He's in it!
0:27:05 > 0:27:08Shut up, Barry. You're the last person that should be judging.
0:27:08 > 0:27:11Don't hit each other, talk to each other, that's why you're here.
0:27:11 > 0:27:14I wasn't going to hit him. That's Barry's speciality.
0:27:14 > 0:27:16That and loan-sharking,
0:27:16 > 0:27:19when he's not too busy sexually harassing teachers.
0:27:19 > 0:27:22- Watch your mouth or I'll smack it. - Get back to me when you've evolved.
0:27:25 > 0:27:27Very sure of yourself, aren't you, Kevin?
0:27:27 > 0:27:30But to be perfectly honest, you're coming across as a bit of a snob.
0:27:30 > 0:27:34And you're quite the expert at splitting up families, aren't you?
0:27:34 > 0:27:36He doesn't even know what family means.
0:27:36 > 0:27:39Isn't it true that you're not exactly close with your own mother?
0:27:39 > 0:27:42I don't, I don't even know where she is.
0:27:42 > 0:27:44No. I do.
0:27:44 > 0:27:46She's right here in this studio.
0:27:46 > 0:27:47AUDIENCE GASP
0:27:47 > 0:27:50And she's got a bone to pick with you, son.
0:27:50 > 0:27:52Please welcome Daisy, Kevin's mum.
0:27:52 > 0:27:54AUDIENCE APPLAUD
0:28:01 > 0:28:04Now, Daisy, you haven't seen your son, Kevin, for some years now.
0:28:04 > 0:28:06Why are you here today?
0:28:06 > 0:28:09I agreed to come in because I can't stand by
0:28:09 > 0:28:12and see another mother suffer because of him.
0:28:12 > 0:28:16Because I know better than anyone how dangerous he really is.
0:28:16 > 0:28:17AUDIENCE GASP
0:28:20 > 0:28:23Come on, guys, this isn't the answer.
0:28:23 > 0:28:24Just leave us alone.
0:28:24 > 0:28:26I'm not wasting any more time
0:28:26 > 0:28:28arguing with Free Willy and her little sidekick.
0:28:28 > 0:28:31For Pete's sake, George, you can't go round calling pupils names!
0:28:31 > 0:28:34I wouldn't worry, I'm sure she's cloth-eared as well as fat.
0:28:34 > 0:28:36I mean it, George. I won't have it!
0:28:36 > 0:28:38You don't know the first thing about Rhiannon Salt.
0:28:38 > 0:28:40I've don't have any interest in either of them
0:28:40 > 0:28:43given the fact they're about to be excluded the moment they step out.
0:28:43 > 0:28:46- They're upset. I'll go and get Tom. - You can do what you like, darling.
0:28:46 > 0:28:49But I'm going to be registering a formal complaint.
0:28:49 > 0:28:51I came here to teach, not to be attacked in the classroom.
0:28:51 > 0:28:54And how about I register a formal complaint
0:28:54 > 0:28:55about sexism in the workplace?
0:28:55 > 0:28:58- Careful what you wish for, sweet cheeks.- George!
0:29:00 > 0:29:05Grantly Budgen is critically ill. Rhiannon and Harley board with him.
0:29:05 > 0:29:08He's the only decent father figure those kids has ever known.
0:29:08 > 0:29:11Come on, from what I hear, Budgen's an embittered old soak.
0:29:11 > 0:29:14No disrespect to your good self, of course.
0:29:14 > 0:29:17These are school kids, ergo they hate school teachers.
0:29:17 > 0:29:19They've seen an opportunity and they've gone for it.
0:29:19 > 0:29:20I mean, I may be new,
0:29:20 > 0:29:23but I'm not going to fall for a load of old twaddle like that.
0:29:23 > 0:29:25I know those children and their histories.
0:29:25 > 0:29:29Now, I am head teacher, not some NQT from back in the day,
0:29:29 > 0:29:30and this is not the same school.
0:29:30 > 0:29:33Quite. Because the other school had some pupils in attendance,
0:29:33 > 0:29:36whereas your entire sixth form seems to have gone missing.
0:29:36 > 0:29:38I've said I'll deal with it, and I will.
0:29:38 > 0:29:41And if you can't respect that, then we have a problem.
0:29:44 > 0:29:47I'll keep it in house this once.
0:29:47 > 0:29:49But I'll expect some apologies tomorrow.
0:29:53 > 0:29:54Still glad you hired him?
0:29:56 > 0:29:59Yes. Yes, actually, I am.
0:29:59 > 0:30:01He's reminded me of what I'm doing here.
0:30:01 > 0:30:04Now, go and fetch Maggie, tell her what's happened with Rhiannon
0:30:04 > 0:30:07and Harley and she needs to speak to them.
0:30:07 > 0:30:09Do you think it'd be better coming from you?
0:30:09 > 0:30:11- It's a bit...sensitive, isn't it? - You'll handle it.
0:30:11 > 0:30:13If I'm not going to let George Windsor walk all over me,
0:30:13 > 0:30:15I certainly won't let a bunch of Barrys.
0:30:15 > 0:30:18Oh, and Nikki, if you're serious about your resignation,
0:30:18 > 0:30:21I'd like it on my desk in writing by the end of the day, please.
0:30:21 > 0:30:23Best to know where we all stand.
0:30:28 > 0:30:31Even as a little boy he was overly possessive.
0:30:31 > 0:30:34First toys, then people.
0:30:35 > 0:30:38The temper on him if he couldn't get his way!
0:30:38 > 0:30:41Little wonder his dad took off.
0:30:41 > 0:30:45I did my best. Nothing was ever good enough for him.
0:30:45 > 0:30:48This is wrong. She doesn't even know who I am any more.
0:30:48 > 0:30:54Did I ever? My life turned into a nightmare because of him.
0:30:54 > 0:30:57All down to his jealousy over me trying to make a life for us
0:30:57 > 0:30:59with my second husband.
0:30:59 > 0:31:02I won't pretend I wasn't glad when Kevin finally went off.
0:31:02 > 0:31:05I didn't...I didn't "go off." Rob kicked me out.
0:31:05 > 0:31:06And why was that?
0:31:08 > 0:31:09Why was that, Daisy?
0:31:09 > 0:31:13See, the social workers always blame the parents.
0:31:13 > 0:31:15But there was no living with Kevin.
0:31:15 > 0:31:19From the moment I met my new fella, he tried to split us up.
0:31:19 > 0:31:22Telling us lies about each other, stirring it between us.
0:31:22 > 0:31:23Sounds familiar.
0:31:26 > 0:31:30Rhiannon, Harley, it's me.
0:31:33 > 0:31:37If you think you're doing Grantly any favours by getting
0:31:37 > 0:31:39ourselves expelled, then you can think again.
0:31:41 > 0:31:43He's going to die, isn't he?
0:31:47 > 0:31:48Come on, open the door, let me in.
0:31:50 > 0:31:52Are you alone?
0:31:58 > 0:32:00I am now.
0:32:02 > 0:32:03And you're not lying?
0:32:05 > 0:32:08No lying. I promise.
0:32:28 > 0:32:31- Rob gave you a chance! - I never even had a bed.
0:32:31 > 0:32:34There was a perfectly comfortable sofa in the lounge.
0:32:35 > 0:32:37Rob already had a houseful.
0:32:37 > 0:32:41And like I said before, nothing was ever good enough for Kevin.
0:32:41 > 0:32:43Well, let's be fair,
0:32:43 > 0:32:46big changes like a new stepfather can be traumatic for a kid.
0:32:46 > 0:32:48I was the one who was traumatised.
0:32:48 > 0:32:51That movie, We Need To Talk About Kevin?
0:32:51 > 0:32:53That could have been written for him.
0:32:53 > 0:32:55Oh! And yes, before you ask, that includes murder.
0:32:55 > 0:32:56AUDIENCE GASP
0:32:56 > 0:32:58That's a pretty audacious claim.
0:32:58 > 0:33:02It's true! He as good as murdered my unborn child.
0:33:02 > 0:33:04She had a miscarriage.
0:33:04 > 0:33:07You caused it! All that stress, day in, day out.
0:33:07 > 0:33:09I didn't even know you were pregnant.
0:33:09 > 0:33:13Oh, I doubt that very much, you were always lurking round corners,
0:33:13 > 0:33:16your ears flapping, provoking people.
0:33:16 > 0:33:18No wonder Rob lost his temper from time to time.
0:33:18 > 0:33:20I mean, how much was he supposed to take?
0:33:20 > 0:33:22Kevin wound him up to breaking point.
0:33:22 > 0:33:24I was ten years old. I missed my real dad.
0:33:24 > 0:33:27Whoa, whoa, ten? You kicked him out when he was ten?
0:33:27 > 0:33:30Surely you can't blame a ten-year-old.
0:33:30 > 0:33:31You drove your useless father away,
0:33:31 > 0:33:33and then set about driving me to distraction.
0:33:33 > 0:33:35I wish you'd gone with him in the first place.
0:33:35 > 0:33:39- Daisy, come on!- But even that good for nothing scumbag didn't want you,
0:33:39 > 0:33:40because he knew what we all know,
0:33:40 > 0:33:44you're worthless through and through and I wish you'd never been born!
0:33:44 > 0:33:46Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa. I think...
0:33:46 > 0:33:49I think you can stop right there.
0:33:49 > 0:33:53Turn your cameras off. This circus has gone on long enough already.
0:33:55 > 0:33:58You touch me and you'll have a lawsuit on your hands
0:33:58 > 0:34:01as well as the very big problem of explaining why you have
0:34:01 > 0:34:04half my school on your premises without permission.
0:34:11 > 0:34:13Kevin? Kevin, come here.
0:34:15 > 0:34:17No, no, I'm sorry, they've signed release forms
0:34:17 > 0:34:19and everything, this is...
0:34:19 > 0:34:22So they're open to public abuse, ridicule and humiliation?
0:34:22 > 0:34:24They're children, for God's sake.
0:34:26 > 0:34:30Barry, Dynasty, you clearly have your mother's permission
0:34:30 > 0:34:33to be out of school, so I can't force you to come back.
0:34:33 > 0:34:36But for the rest of you, you have one hour or you face exclusion.
0:34:36 > 0:34:38All of you.
0:34:38 > 0:34:39AUDIENCE GASP
0:34:39 > 0:34:41I'm so sorry, I've been...
0:34:48 > 0:34:51Barry, are you coming?
0:34:54 > 0:34:56Go on, then. It's all right.
0:34:56 > 0:34:59No, no, I'm sor...we haven't, haven't finished recording yet.
0:34:59 > 0:35:01I have.
0:35:01 > 0:35:03AUDIENCE GASP
0:35:03 > 0:35:05Some people don't deserve kids.
0:35:05 > 0:35:07Mrs Barry, we do not condone violence.
0:35:07 > 0:35:10Christine, they wouldn't let me stop it.
0:35:10 > 0:35:14Your mistake was asking. Imogen, you're coming with me.
0:35:20 > 0:35:22- I'm sorry.- What were you thinking?
0:35:22 > 0:35:26You must have known the mum was a wacko. Brilliant. Great job.
0:35:28 > 0:35:31She always blamed me for me dad leaving.
0:35:33 > 0:35:34I was five.
0:35:36 > 0:35:37She said...
0:35:38 > 0:35:42I dunno. She said I was hyper. That's why he left.
0:35:44 > 0:35:48Kevin, you were just a little boy.
0:35:50 > 0:35:54Kids can be challenging and sometimes parents can't cope.
0:35:56 > 0:35:59I just wish social services had stepped in earlier.
0:35:59 > 0:36:04I wish she'd had that baby. I just wanted her to be happy.
0:36:04 > 0:36:06She was all right when she was happy.
0:36:07 > 0:36:11I just can't believe that's your mum.
0:36:11 > 0:36:13I mean, I thought my mum was bad.
0:36:13 > 0:36:17But she does love me, I've always known that.
0:36:17 > 0:36:19Too right, I do.
0:36:19 > 0:36:22And I don't want to lose you because of my own pig-headed stupidity.
0:36:27 > 0:36:29Kevin, I'm so sorry.
0:36:29 > 0:36:33You didn't stand a chance with her, did you, eh?
0:36:33 > 0:36:36I can see now why you'd want to make a home with our Dynasty.
0:36:37 > 0:36:39I just hope you see how destructive
0:36:39 > 0:36:42dragging all this up on a cheap TV programme has been, Mrs Barry.
0:36:42 > 0:36:45Give it a rest, Mother Teresa. I'm trying to say sorry.
0:36:48 > 0:36:51And I want to be there for both of you.
0:36:51 > 0:36:55I just...I just need to know I've not lost you, babe.
0:37:02 > 0:37:05Looks like you've got everything covered here.
0:37:05 > 0:37:07So I'll leave you to it.
0:37:10 > 0:37:12Nice right hook, by the way.
0:37:21 > 0:37:24Come back to ours for your tea.
0:37:24 > 0:37:26You swear it's not a trick?
0:37:26 > 0:37:29Oh, cut me some slack, Dynasty.
0:37:29 > 0:37:31Look, I know you don't live there no more.
0:37:31 > 0:37:33I just, I want to spend the evening with you.
0:37:33 > 0:37:35Get to know Kevin a bit better.
0:37:42 > 0:37:43We'd like that.
0:37:45 > 0:37:47Good.
0:37:47 > 0:37:51Imogen, I've asked your mum to stop by the school at the end of the day.
0:37:51 > 0:37:53Eh? Why, what's happened?
0:37:53 > 0:37:56It's what's not happened that's the question.
0:37:56 > 0:37:59You haven't told your mother about Connor?
0:37:59 > 0:38:02- How...?- I'll explain in the car.
0:38:05 > 0:38:09Hmm. I would have thought you'd have polished this off by now.
0:38:09 > 0:38:11Well, we tried some.
0:38:11 > 0:38:12It's proper minging!
0:38:12 > 0:38:16Yeah, well, Grantly would have begged to differ.
0:38:16 > 0:38:19Would have? So you're saying...
0:38:19 > 0:38:22Would. I said would.
0:38:27 > 0:38:29Do you think he's in pain?
0:38:29 > 0:38:32I don't know, I don't think so, he's...
0:38:32 > 0:38:35They're giving him painkillers.
0:38:35 > 0:38:37I'm hoping it's just like he's asleep.
0:38:37 > 0:38:43Oh, good. Least he's out of it. I mean, until he gets better.
0:38:47 > 0:38:49Look, I said I wouldn't lie.
0:38:49 > 0:38:52The only person I'm lying to is meself.
0:39:01 > 0:39:03Grantly isn't going to get better.
0:39:05 > 0:39:07I'm sorry.
0:39:16 > 0:39:17You all right?
0:39:18 > 0:39:22I'm so sorry. I never meant to say those horrible things.
0:39:22 > 0:39:24I know.
0:39:34 > 0:39:37Will you come with us? To the hospital?
0:39:38 > 0:39:41Yeah. Of course.
0:39:51 > 0:39:52Connor!
0:39:54 > 0:39:57You. Stay away from my daughter, do you hear me?
0:39:57 > 0:39:58No, Mum, you can't just...
0:39:58 > 0:40:01I can do what I like, especially now I know you've been lying to me.
0:40:01 > 0:40:04Um. Actually, no, you can't, Mrs Stewart.
0:40:04 > 0:40:06Do what you like, that is.
0:40:06 > 0:40:09Imogen is a person - a young adult.
0:40:09 > 0:40:10She's 17, as is Connor.
0:40:10 > 0:40:13And regardless of what you or I might want,
0:40:13 > 0:40:17- they appear to have their own ideas. - So it would seem.
0:40:17 > 0:40:21You and that boy have been seeing each other all along, haven't you?
0:40:21 > 0:40:23Well? Spit it out!
0:40:27 > 0:40:29We're married.
0:40:29 > 0:40:31SHE SCOFFS
0:40:31 > 0:40:36It's true. We got married last term. In a registry office.
0:40:36 > 0:40:39And there's nothing you can do to make that not true.
0:40:43 > 0:40:47Let's go into my office, shall we? Get some privacy?
0:40:56 > 0:41:00I've spoken to the doctor. It's all arranged.
0:41:00 > 0:41:02Right.
0:41:02 > 0:41:04Where are the kids?
0:41:04 > 0:41:07They, uh...wanted to sit with him for a bit.
0:41:10 > 0:41:11Is this really the only option?
0:41:11 > 0:41:15If I want him to go with dignity, it is.
0:41:15 > 0:41:18I cannae just watch him dissolve into nothing,
0:41:18 > 0:41:23hooked up to a machine. Nah. Go and say goodbye to him.
0:41:37 > 0:41:39MACHINES BEEP RHYTHMICALLY
0:42:06 > 0:42:08Really?
0:42:12 > 0:42:15Really, is this how it ends, you grumpy old bugger?
0:42:17 > 0:42:19You should be kicking and screaming
0:42:19 > 0:42:21and swearing your way out of the world.
0:42:26 > 0:42:32We're the only ones left, you and me. Waterloo Road as was.
0:42:36 > 0:42:39All those head teachers, and...all those kids.
0:42:43 > 0:42:46Christine's the head, now.
0:42:46 > 0:42:51Had a hell of a first day. I think she'll be all right.
0:42:55 > 0:42:57She cares, you see?
0:43:00 > 0:43:02Like you.
0:43:03 > 0:43:05Not that you'd want anyone to know.
0:43:10 > 0:43:13It's why those kids are out there now, breaking their hearts.
0:43:19 > 0:43:22Don't worry, mate.
0:43:25 > 0:43:27I'll keep putting your bets on. Sleep well.
0:43:44 > 0:43:47Maybe you should take the kids back to the schoolhouse.
0:43:47 > 0:43:52I think we'd all rather be here. If that's OK.
0:43:56 > 0:43:59Doctor, can I spend a little time with him?
0:43:59 > 0:44:01Please, take as long as you need.
0:44:10 > 0:44:12You OK?
0:44:21 > 0:44:24Night-night, flower.
0:44:24 > 0:44:26Sleep tight.
0:44:26 > 0:44:29Don't let the bedbugs bite.
0:44:44 > 0:44:49I was fairly unimpressed when I found out what they'd done. But it is done.
0:44:50 > 0:44:54Let's hope it's not a mistake, let's support them if it is.
0:44:54 > 0:44:57Let's support them here and now, because this is where we're at,
0:44:57 > 0:45:00and I for one don't want to lose my son.
0:45:00 > 0:45:01I don't care about your son.
0:45:01 > 0:45:04Then you don't care about me. You can't make me change schools.
0:45:04 > 0:45:08- We'll move.- You'll move. I'm staying with my husband.
0:45:08 > 0:45:11We'll get jobs, apply for housing.
0:45:11 > 0:45:14They won't have to. You can live with me.
0:45:14 > 0:45:18I can't believe you're a mother, let alone head teacher here.
0:45:18 > 0:45:21It's exactly because I'm both that I'm offering.
0:45:21 > 0:45:23If Imogen had to move schools now, against her will,
0:45:23 > 0:45:26how well do you think she'd do?
0:45:26 > 0:45:29It could affect her future for ever.
0:45:29 > 0:45:32Only today I watched a family nearly self-destruct
0:45:32 > 0:45:34because the mother tried to control the daughter.
0:45:34 > 0:45:37She didn't like her choice of boyfriend either.
0:45:37 > 0:45:39Connor's a good kid, Mrs Stewart.
0:45:39 > 0:45:43But even if he wasn't - don't you think we'd all be better off
0:45:43 > 0:45:45if we didn't drive them away for good?
0:45:52 > 0:45:54We've still got a lot of talking to do, Imogen.
0:45:54 > 0:45:58But no more lies, OK?
0:45:58 > 0:46:02If I'm going to be on board with this, I need to be included.
0:46:02 > 0:46:03I promise.
0:46:05 > 0:46:06Connor.
0:46:09 > 0:46:11Mrs Mulgrew.
0:46:12 > 0:46:15Please, call me Christine. After all, we're family now.
0:46:15 > 0:46:18- Don't remind me! - Oh, and, um...Sally?
0:46:18 > 0:46:22I'm arranging a parent council meeting for the end of the week.
0:46:22 > 0:46:25I'll be happy to answer any concerns you may have then in person.
0:46:25 > 0:46:27Perhaps you could spread the word?
0:46:30 > 0:46:32Thanks, Mrs Mulgrew.
0:46:34 > 0:46:36You're totally epic.
0:46:37 > 0:46:39I'll see you at home.
0:46:43 > 0:46:45Excuse me!
0:46:45 > 0:46:47- What?- You as good as pushed me out of your way.
0:46:47 > 0:46:51Well, I suppose you must have been in it. It wasn't intentional.
0:46:51 > 0:46:55You really are an overbearing bully, aren't you?
0:46:55 > 0:46:57I haven't got time for this.
0:46:57 > 0:46:59It's your wife I feel sorry for, poor thing.
0:46:59 > 0:47:02She must be either a saint, or she's stupid.
0:47:05 > 0:47:07How dare you speak about my wife like that!
0:47:07 > 0:47:10Either way, she's welcome to you.
0:47:10 > 0:47:12HORN BEEPS
0:47:15 > 0:47:19Yeah. Oh, just one second.
0:47:19 > 0:47:21It's Jack MacAlister's mother on the phone.
0:47:21 > 0:47:25She isn't exactly best pleased you've taken over from Mr Byrne.
0:47:28 > 0:47:31Mrs MacAlister, I was just about to call you!
0:47:31 > 0:47:33I'm afraid your son failed to turn up to school today.
0:47:33 > 0:47:36Obviously he'll be given a detention, but I thought you should
0:47:36 > 0:47:39be warned - truancy is a criminal offence on the part of the parent.
0:47:39 > 0:47:42Now, we can discuss this at the next parent council meeting,
0:47:42 > 0:47:43but in the meantime, I think
0:47:43 > 0:47:46you'd be well advised to give Jack a stern talking to.
0:47:46 > 0:47:48Thank you for calling.
0:47:52 > 0:47:55Right. Well, get the kettle on, get the biscuits out,
0:47:55 > 0:47:57and let's make a start on all that council paperwork.
0:47:57 > 0:48:02Yes, boss! Oh, yeah, um, by the way, uh, Simon Lowsley phoned?
0:48:02 > 0:48:04Never heard of him.
0:48:08 > 0:48:12Dui bu qi, qin ai de. Wo bu zhi...
0:48:12 > 0:48:15English, please, George. How am I going to learn, hmm?
0:48:15 > 0:48:19- Anyway, your Mandarin sucks.- Sorry.
0:48:20 > 0:48:22School is so hard to find.
0:48:22 > 0:48:24Well, I did say, my darling,
0:48:24 > 0:48:26that I would find my own way home, didn't I?
0:48:26 > 0:48:29But thank you, very sweet of you to come.
0:48:29 > 0:48:33I wanted to pick you up, hmm? First proper day in new job!
0:48:35 > 0:48:37So, how did it go?
0:48:37 > 0:48:40Well, it's, um...a dump.
0:48:40 > 0:48:43Um, full of filthy council estate rejects,
0:48:43 > 0:48:46and Christine has turned into some kind of despot,
0:48:46 > 0:48:48expecting me to kowtow...
0:48:48 > 0:48:50What is it?
0:48:50 > 0:48:52You blame me.
0:48:52 > 0:48:54No! No, no, no, princess. No, we both needed a change.
0:48:54 > 0:48:56Shanghai was too expensive, remember?
0:48:56 > 0:48:59No, I don't want you to have trouble.
0:48:59 > 0:49:02I'll get used to it. And we'll both get back on our feet.
0:49:02 > 0:49:05And before you know where we are, we'll be moving into a big house,
0:49:05 > 0:49:07with a swimming pool, just like Shanghai,
0:49:07 > 0:49:11and you can have anything your beautiful heart desires.
0:49:11 > 0:49:13How does that sound, princess?
0:49:13 > 0:49:15All I want is to take care of my husband.
0:49:15 > 0:49:19And so you do. I couldn't be luckier.
0:49:19 > 0:49:23Good. So I booked a table at Chez Maurice tonight.
0:49:24 > 0:49:29Really, darling? Chez Maurice? It's quite pricey, isn't it?
0:49:29 > 0:49:32You said celebration. New beginning.
0:49:32 > 0:49:35Well, yeah, I thought a bottle of wine, perhaps.
0:49:36 > 0:49:39No. No, no, um...you're right, of course.
0:49:39 > 0:49:43Dinner in a nice restaurant is a much better idea.
0:49:43 > 0:49:49Princess loves her Georgie. For ever and ever and ever.
0:49:49 > 0:49:53So. Now you close eyes and relax for the drive home. OK?
0:49:56 > 0:49:58ENGINE STALLS
0:49:58 > 0:49:59I said relax!
0:49:59 > 0:50:01Sorry, sorry.
0:50:03 > 0:50:05ENGINE STARTS
0:50:05 > 0:50:07GEARS CREAK
0:50:09 > 0:50:11Clutch, darling?
0:50:16 > 0:50:18To be honest, I'm surprised you're not a psycho,
0:50:18 > 0:50:20the way you've been treated.
0:50:20 > 0:50:23Yeah, well, Chalky, Daniel Chalk, he looked after me.
0:50:23 > 0:50:25- He's my family now.- Yeah, and now he's flipping miles away.
0:50:25 > 0:50:28That was down to me. He still comes back at weekends.
0:50:28 > 0:50:30Yeah, well, from now on, when he's not here -
0:50:30 > 0:50:31you got all the family you need, with us.
0:50:31 > 0:50:33And Dynasty knows I don't say that lightly.
0:50:33 > 0:50:35She doesn't say that lightly.
0:50:35 > 0:50:38Yeah, I don't think Barry's going to be so happy about that.
0:50:38 > 0:50:39Yeah, well, he's been told.
0:50:43 > 0:50:48Yeah. I've got your back. It's law, now.
0:50:49 > 0:50:51Thanks.
0:50:51 > 0:50:52PHONE RINGS
0:50:57 > 0:50:59Thanks.
0:51:00 > 0:51:01Mr Clarkson?
0:51:03 > 0:51:06- Just breast for me, Mum. - Yeah, thought it would be.
0:51:06 > 0:51:09So, do you think you're going to get, like, married now?
0:51:09 > 0:51:11I'm too young for that.
0:51:11 > 0:51:13What do you mean, too young? I was your age.
0:51:13 > 0:51:14Mum, I want to go to uni.
0:51:14 > 0:51:16Uni? Oooooh.
0:51:16 > 0:51:19OK. I'll be there.
0:51:21 > 0:51:25That went straight in her eye! Have some sauce.
0:51:41 > 0:51:45Sometimes it's very quick, sometimes the patient will continue
0:51:45 > 0:51:48breathing erratically for a short time.
0:52:15 > 0:52:18I can't believe it. Mr Budgen's dead.
0:52:18 > 0:52:21Yeah, I might stay the night at the schoolhouse,
0:52:21 > 0:52:23given the circumstances.
0:52:23 > 0:52:25Yeah. You should. I'll stay here, then.
0:52:25 > 0:52:28I don't really want to be at Chalky's flat on me own.
0:52:28 > 0:52:32Dynasty, I was thinking. Maybe we should move out of Chalky's.
0:52:32 > 0:52:34I've seen you with your family.
0:52:34 > 0:52:37And, yeah, they're not perfect or anything,
0:52:37 > 0:52:39but they really care about you.
0:52:39 > 0:52:42- Are you finishing with me? - No! No, totally not! I love you!
0:52:45 > 0:52:46You swear?
0:52:46 > 0:52:49Cross my heart, I just want you to be happy.
0:52:49 > 0:52:53But I think Maggie needs all the support she can get at the moment.
0:52:54 > 0:52:56I guess we don't have to hide any more.
0:52:56 > 0:52:58Now you're not the enemy.
0:52:58 > 0:53:00Bye, love, don't be a stranger.
0:53:00 > 0:53:02Thanks, Mrs Barry.
0:53:02 > 0:53:04Look, you're lucky to have what you've got.
0:53:04 > 0:53:06I think you should make the most of it.
0:53:06 > 0:53:08Come here.
0:53:10 > 0:53:11Kevin?
0:53:11 > 0:53:13Hmmm?
0:53:13 > 0:53:14I love you too.
0:53:19 > 0:53:21See you.
0:53:25 > 0:53:27KNOCK ON DOOR
0:53:27 > 0:53:28Mm-hmm.
0:53:33 > 0:53:36Peace offering? Instead of my resignation letter.
0:53:41 > 0:53:44- Thank you.- It's all right.
0:53:49 > 0:53:53I'm so glad you've changed your mind.
0:53:53 > 0:53:57And thanks for backing me with George today.
0:53:57 > 0:53:59SHE LAUGHS
0:53:59 > 0:54:01You've got your work cut out with that one.
0:54:02 > 0:54:05We've got our work cut out.
0:54:05 > 0:54:09I would like you to stay on as deputy if you're willing.
0:54:09 > 0:54:11Deal.
0:54:11 > 0:54:16And to be honest, I think a change bodes well for the future.
0:54:16 > 0:54:19I think, well, Michael could be a little bit rigid at times.
0:54:19 > 0:54:21Yeah, well, Michael's gone.
0:54:21 > 0:54:24And I'll say it once in private - good riddance!
0:54:25 > 0:54:27You sure you're all right?
0:54:30 > 0:54:32But I will be.
0:54:35 > 0:54:38We're better off without them, him and Lorraine.
0:54:38 > 0:54:39We are!
0:54:39 > 0:54:42KNOCK ON DOOR
0:54:42 > 0:54:44- Christine?- Can I help you?
0:54:44 > 0:54:47Apologies, I tried calling to say I was running late.
0:54:47 > 0:54:49I'm glad I haven't missed you.
0:54:49 > 0:54:52Sorry, I...I don't understand.
0:54:52 > 0:54:54Simon Lowsley. Your new deputy head.
0:54:58 > 0:55:01Simon, I'm afraid there's been some mistake.
0:55:01 > 0:55:03I've already appointed my deputies.
0:55:03 > 0:55:07I was appointed last week, by Michael Byrne. I thought you knew.
0:55:07 > 0:55:10Michael Byrne no longer works here.
0:55:10 > 0:55:13I know, my appointment was part of his exit deal.
0:55:13 > 0:55:17The council insisted. I can't believe they didn't tell you.
0:55:21 > 0:55:22Talk about awkward turtle.
0:55:34 > 0:55:36Doctor? How long?
0:55:39 > 0:55:41It's his breathing.
0:55:47 > 0:55:48But you said that it might...
0:55:48 > 0:55:51Yeah, yeah, but not like this.
0:55:51 > 0:55:57I can't explain it, but...for now, at least,
0:55:58 > 0:56:01your husband's breathing on his own.
0:56:12 > 0:56:15Ms Boston's given me the PRU reports for this year.
0:56:15 > 0:56:17So this is a bust.
0:56:20 > 0:56:23Kyle? Kyle Stack?
0:56:23 > 0:56:26- And what a perfect time to break the news!- What news?
0:56:26 > 0:56:29The kidney transplant! You must be bursting to tell Grantly
0:56:29 > 0:56:31you're giving him a new lease of life.
0:56:31 > 0:56:36Let me formally introduce my new deputy alongside Tom, Simon Losley.
0:56:36 > 0:56:38- That hurts! - Now, did you run away or what?
0:56:38 > 0:56:40- I've done my time! - So what are you doing back here?
0:56:40 > 0:56:42You on some kind of vendetta?
0:56:42 > 0:56:44You're the one with the vendetta. I've got nowhere else to go!
0:56:44 > 0:56:46He's not interested in this school.
0:56:46 > 0:56:48He's not here to do his exams. He's here to cause trouble!
0:56:48 > 0:56:51If that's the case, he'll be out on his ear.
0:56:51 > 0:56:54You having second thoughts? About Grantly?
0:56:54 > 0:56:58Second, third and fourth.
0:56:58 > 0:57:02I can smell it on you. Prison.
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