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