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00:00Two excellent candidates applied for the deputy headship, so I've decided that they should
00:05both get the job.
00:06Just imagine what you could be like with a little bit of practice, huh?
00:09I can't.
00:10Can I?
00:10I haven't got a guitar.
00:12I don't want anything to do with these losers.
00:13That's my decision, not yours.
00:15If you want a guitar, I'll get you one.
00:18We need the numbers by the end of the day.
00:20One of the downsides of management, we're having to trot out the party line.
00:24I'm a teacher, which means trying to inspire and educate the kids.
00:28My department, my methods.
00:58We need to sign the door, just be one of those losers around us holding us.
01:02They're three personal, those losers.
01:06We're chilling outside the party line
01:09For being the last orang maize in the morning help, I know that I could be wearing up,
01:14안녕하세요.
01:18How did we do on attendances last week?
01:24We did
01:25Better. Only 14 cases of truancy.
01:29Usual suspects. Only.
01:31I think what Tom's saying is we're moving in the right direction.
01:34Well, it's not good enough. We need to inspire each and every one of these kids.
01:38Well, with respect, I don't think any of us are capable of that.
01:42Well, I have a secret weapon.
01:44Really? What?
01:45Not what. Who.
02:08Looks like fun.
02:09Yeah, well, I aim to please.
02:11Doing very well so far.
02:23What do you reckon?
02:25Yeah, that's nice.
02:26Nice?
02:28Okay.
02:30Well, it's not as if she's been on holiday.
02:32Yeah, well, I'm just happy to have her home.
02:34Listen, there's not a day gone by when I haven't thought of your sister cooped up in that cell.
02:40And this is a new start. Go back to normal.
02:43Sitting around the dinner table, taking the mick out of each other, arguing about who's better looking,
02:47Robbie Williams or Jason Orange.
02:50I'm not stupid. Lindsay's going to find it tough, I know that.
02:54But we can help her find her feet.
03:01Everything's okay, isn't it?
03:03It's fine.
03:05You're going to be late for school.
03:07Well, why can't I go with you? It's just for one day.
03:10She'll be here when you get back.
03:13Listen, love, we just have to tread carefully, okay?
03:17Now, go on, you're going to be late.
03:21See you later.
03:22Bye.
03:25Aha! Oasis of calm. Linda Radley, new head of English.
03:30Hi, I'm Sian Diamond, deputy head.
03:32This is Matt, music, chalky, maths, Tom Clarkson, one of yours.
03:37Good morning. And the other deputy head.
03:39And this is Grantley Budgin. He's been doing a sterling job as acting head of department.
03:46You knew?
03:47We only found out this morning. Let's just move on, eh?
03:49That man has brushed me aside without so much as a bite you'll leave.
03:54I'm sure he meant nothing by you.
03:56Well, I am this school's elder statesman, and it's about time someone taught Michael respect.
04:02Hello, you.
04:03Hello.
04:04I've got a bottle of single malt in the car, your name on it.
04:07You shouldn't have.
04:07Well, it was. It got well present, but you slipped under the radar after the stabbing.
04:11But here we are, and I'm sure everybody here will make you feel at home.
04:14I've never been headhunted before.
04:15Linda and I have known each other since teacher training.
04:18This is her first HOD post, but not before time.
04:21The flattery will get you everywhere.
04:22She'll be shadowing you two today, getting a feel for the department.
04:25Excuse me.
04:26Tom, how are you fixed later on?
04:27One of our year 11s needs a spot of pastoral care, Emily James.
04:30Oh, trouble at home.
04:32Potentially, yeah. Her sister's out of prison today.
04:34What did she do?
04:36Manslaughter.
04:38Pleaded self-defence.
04:40Don't they all?
04:41Oh, poor kid. She'd have never gone to prison in the first place.
04:43Well, the courts obviously didn't think so.
04:45Linda, her father was sexually abusing her.
04:48Sorry, mate, I've already drawn the short straw for lunchtime detention.
04:51Oh, and I don't mind. She can help me get my bearings.
04:54I own passe-partout.
04:55Just make sure she stays in school.
04:58So what's the deal?
05:00Mrs James hasn't heard from Lindsay in weeks.
05:02It sounds as if she doesn't want to come home at all.
05:04She needs time to find out what's wrong, but Emily turning up at the prison is the last thing she
05:07needs.
05:08Well, doesn't this Emily have a right to know?
05:10It's for her own good.
05:11Children abdicate responsibility because the system encourages them. Isn't that one of yours?
05:16Everything has a context.
05:23Well, now, remember, this is a new week, so I want your best behaviour.
05:26Whatever.
05:27No, I mean it, Maddie. That was your first and last exclusion.
05:30Sharon's got enough on the plate as it is.
05:32Now, listen, do me a favour. Put one of them up in your fall room.
05:34And you.
05:36Now, count on the pair of you to be there, right?
05:38You are kidding.
05:39But we didn't keep you milk last night.
05:41I couldn't sleep.
05:42That's all.
05:45Listen, mate, is there anything that's on your mind?
05:47Just drop it, yeah?
05:49Come on, mate. You can talk to me.
05:52All right, and when's this party?
05:54You're joking, right?
05:55Well, your sister's going to want to let her hair down.
05:57After everything she's been to?
05:59No way.
06:01I'm taking it nice and easy.
06:03Oi!
06:03Oi!
06:04Don't go flashing that about.
06:07It's not like I can practice at home, is it?
06:09Can't hear a lovely telly.
06:11Well, your mum needs her hearing tested.
06:13She needs a good kick up the backside.
06:15What's up?
06:17Liam's not coming home.
06:19Social services came to do an assessment.
06:21And my mum couldn't be bothered getting out of her PJs.
06:24You two need to team up and sort both your mums out.
06:27My situation and hers isn't the same.
06:29No offence, but we're not exactly chavs, are we?
06:32Who, you call me chav?
06:33Hey!
06:34You two!
06:35Pack it in!
06:36She started it.
06:37I don't care.
06:39Class, now.
06:45Welcome to Waterloo Road.
06:48Yeah, Michael and I always said we'd end up working together.
06:51Yeah, he said you were at teacher training college.
06:53Oh, many moons ago.
06:55We thought we were going to change the world.
06:57Well, Michael's certainly made a start.
06:59He's bumped into each other on the conference circuit ever since.
07:02Well, hotel bars mainly.
07:04Turns out we're both suckers for a single role.
07:07God, that makes me sound like such a lush.
07:10Oh, not at all.
07:11Hi, darling.
07:12Hey, this is my husband, Jez, and this is Linda Bradley.
07:15Hi.
07:16I'll, um, I'll leave you to it.
07:21Sorry.
07:21I, uh, I didn't mean to interrupt.
07:22No, it's fine.
07:23Is it?
07:25Oh, yeah, I got up this morning and, uh, you were gone.
07:27I'm sorry.
07:28I should have left you a note.
07:29Michael called a meeting first thing.
07:32It's okay.
07:33Things will calm down eventually.
07:34Well, I wish I could say the same about Zach.
07:36Not again.
07:37Yeah.
07:37I found his sheets in the dryer.
07:39I mean, he's 14.
07:41So, he wet the bed.
07:42It's not the end of the world.
07:43It's probably just the upheaval.
07:45Yeah.
07:46Would you talk to him?
07:47Because I reckon he'll open up to you.
07:48Because he won't talk to me.
07:49I'm hardly a flavor of the month, am I?
07:51Please, because...
07:54It just won't open up to me.
07:56You'll find a way.
08:19You should've got her acacias.
08:21Sorry?
08:22Floriography?
08:23Language of flowers.
08:25Because Victorians had way too much time on their hands.
08:29Yellow acacias means secret love.
08:33Oh, no, no, no, no, no, no.
08:34I'm, I'm, I'm just a messenger.
08:37It's...
08:39I haven't got the guts to ask her face to face.
08:42Faint heart.
08:43Never won fair maiden.
08:51How was the tour?
08:53Hmm, eye-opening.
08:54Hot bed of romance.
08:55That's teenagers for you.
08:57I wasn't talking about the students.
09:00I just met, er, Sian's husband, Jess.
09:02Would never have put those two together.
09:05How was your classroom?
09:06Yeah, it's nice.
09:07Just needs zhuzhing up a bit.
09:11Sounds ominous.
09:12I wanted to say thanks for the opportunity.
09:15I'm sure you have plenty of other people in mind.
09:18No contest.
09:19Don't have time to micromanage.
09:21I need self-starters on my team.
09:23Well, you won't regret it, I promise.
09:24You have a free hand with your department.
09:26Anybody gives you any grief, you let me know.
09:29Aye, Captain.
09:38Right, sir?
09:39Not really, no.
09:40Have any of you seen my guitar?
09:41If I do, I'll give it a good plucking.
09:47What's up with Wilde, then?
09:48Has you run out of hair gel?
09:50Looks like you had most of it.
09:51No, got to make an effort.
09:53Never know, we might be giving you the eye.
09:55Have you not got the message?
09:56Do I have to spell it out for you?
09:58Oh, you can spell, too.
09:59Did you learn that in the ASBOL class?
10:01You get them up.
10:02Er, you two!
10:03Curb it!
10:04Inside.
10:05Now, please.
10:10I told you not to wind him up.
10:12On goal, mate.
10:13On goal.
10:15This is Michael's room.
10:17And where's the door?
10:18A Michael's idea.
10:20Encourages transparency and cohesion.
10:23Apparently.
10:24And this lovely lot are my year 13s.
10:26So, if you'd like to join me.
10:28Actually, I think I'll sit in on Grantley's class.
10:32Your wish is my command.
10:37The skin cracks...
10:43like a pod.
10:44Does anyone know what the poet is referring to?
10:53The scorched earth, write it down.
11:00You, Whiteboard Sotterway.
11:03Sorry, miss.
11:04I've got to get this finished.
11:05It's for my sister.
11:06So, you're Emily James.
11:09How do you know?
11:10Just get on with your work.
11:12Am I in trouble or something?
11:14I've been asked to keep an eye on you, that's all.
11:16Why?
11:17What have I done?
11:17Don't worry.
11:18It's not you.
11:19Silver crashes to the ground.
11:20Well, what is it then?
11:22What are your mum called?
11:23My mum?
11:25When?
11:27Has this got something to do with my sister?
11:29The best thing you can do is stay in school.
11:31Just let your mum deal with it.
11:32Deal with what?
11:34Tell me.
11:35Look, she's a bit worried your sister might not be coming home.
11:38I'm sure it's nothing.
11:40I take it you aren't enraptured by my teaching style.
11:44Sorry.
11:45It's just regurgitating facts.
11:47Kind of went out with elbow patches and tank tops.
11:50Er.
11:52Though that one is very nice.
11:56And how do you propose we enlighten these lost souls?
12:02Right.
12:03Everyone, follow me.
12:10I thought you had a double period.
12:12Linda is about to show me where I've been going wrong all these years.
12:17Well, er, the more the merrier, eh?
12:20Mum, it's me.
12:22Will you call me when you get this message?
12:24Oh, I'm not happy ever after.
12:26Shame.
12:27Yeah, well, you'd know all about that, wouldn't you?
12:29If you ask me, your brother's better off in care.
12:31Er, Liam's got no choice.
12:33It sounds like your sister doesn't even want to come home.
12:39Trudy, I'm sorry.
12:40I shouldn't have wound your brother up.
12:41I won't do it again.
12:43Look, the party.
12:44I made a mistake.
12:45I don't know what I was doing.
12:46I had a pretty good idea.
12:48Take the hint, will you?
12:49It's not going to happen.
12:51Come on, at least give me a reason, then.
12:53Why do you think?
12:55I'm not scared of your brother.
12:56He's out on licence.
12:58I'm not doing this to protect you.
13:08Brass, copper, aluminium, plastic buckets,
13:11frantic hands like naked children screaming in the liquid sun.
13:14Their highlights polished to perfection.
13:16Flashing lights as the blessing sings over there.
13:18Small bones.
13:21So what does the meter tell us about the poem?
13:24Um, yes, sorry, I don't know your name.
13:27Scout.
13:27It's like a dripping tap and then it changes to, like, a gush.
13:32All hail Scout.
13:34All very a la mode, aren't you?
13:36Grantley.
13:39What, you don't approve?
13:41Nearly 30 years I've been doing this job.
13:44Fads ebb and flow like the tides,
13:48pounding the cliffs of common sense.
13:50Spot, they are immutable.
13:53Oh, I'll leave the class in your capable hands.
13:59Uh, where do you think you're going?
14:01Right, let's get rid of this rubbish.
14:03Um, I need the toilet, miss.
14:04Really?
14:06You can't not let me go.
14:08It's against my human rights.
14:10Fine, after you.
14:20I don't need a chaperone.
14:22I do know where I'm going.
14:23Well, that makes two of us.
14:24Oi!
14:25Look, sorry, wouldn't you go with me?
14:27Why aren't you boys in class?
14:33Emily?
14:35Emily, stop looking around.
14:37Look into the future in a visionary state.
14:40A psychoactive state.
14:43Emily?
14:44There's nothing in the future.
14:45It's up to us to make.
14:47Utopia, utopia, utopia, utopia, utopia.
14:53Oh, that stupid thing.
14:56Problem, Denise?
14:59Ta-da!
15:00I only passed my administration course.
15:02A merit, no luck.
15:04Well, maybe we should sign you up for a basic DIY course.
15:07Oh, well, no more probation for me, then.
15:11Congratulations.
15:13Ah, Linda, have you met our new head of English?
15:16Yeah.
15:16This is Denise, my secretary.
15:19Personal assistant.
15:20Nice to meet you.
15:21Likewise.
15:22Linda's a one-off.
15:23Real inspiration.
15:25And the kids love her.
15:26Okay.
15:28Yeah, well, if there's anything that you need, just ask.
15:31I was wondering, do you still have Lindsay James file?
15:34Problem?
15:34Just familiarising myself with the family.
15:37See?
15:37That's what I expect from you.
15:39Thara, I'll leave you to it.
15:45Lovely flowers, Denise.
15:47Are they from a secret admirer?
15:52All yours, thanks.
15:57You and I both know he should have advertised the job internally.
16:01I appreciate what you're saying.
16:03And you stood by and let it happen.
16:06I didn't know.
16:08I didn't.
16:10Even his stormtroopers are kept in the dark.
16:13The man is acting like a dictator.
16:18Lost your way again, Denise?
16:20No, actually, I need a sort of vase to put these in.
16:23They're going to wilt otherwise.
16:24Are you, er, frightening up the office?
16:27I've got a secret admirer.
16:30So, er, what's this a mirroring about a fit club?
16:34Oh, why, are you interested?
16:35I love getting sweaty, mate.
16:37It can't be in.
16:38Yeah, I'll have to organise it, if you like.
16:41And we star jumps from we squat thrusts.
16:44I had to impress Denise, eh?
16:45Well, I look forward to it then, Chalky.
16:47Hey.
16:48What?
16:48How'd it go, Zach?
16:50Er, I haven't had a chance yet.
16:51Oh, well, he's down in the canteen now, if you want to catch him.
16:54You know what?
16:55It's a good idea.
16:55Yeah.
16:58Sian, are you free to go to the departmental budgets with me later?
17:00Yeah, of course.
17:01Oh, sorry.
17:02Did I, did I miss something?
17:04Er, Sian was going to cast a forensic eye over the budgets.
17:09Well, er, you know what they say.
17:10Two heads are better than one.
17:12Great.
17:13Thanks.
17:14Tough morning?
17:16Worse.
17:17Somebody stole his guitar, apparently.
17:20I've had her since university.
17:23Tanner says it's already in a pawnbroker's window.
17:41Excuse me.
17:43I need to see my sister.
17:45She's been released today.
17:46Lindsay.
17:47Lindsay James.
17:48James?
17:49Er,
17:52Hey, James.
17:53Er, I'm afraid you've missed her.
17:54She's gone.
17:55She's meant first thing.
17:56Where?
17:57Don't ask me.
17:58I just get paid to jangle the keys.
18:06Emily!
18:08You're off so fast.
18:10I've got to get home.
18:11The only place you're going is back to school.
18:13But Lindsay'll be there.
18:14She's not here.
18:15Look, just wait.
18:17Like, fine.
18:18I'll give you a lift, alright?
18:20Yes.
18:25Can you pack it in for five minutes?
18:27Who made you the boss of me?
18:32What's that?
18:33Oi, that's my guitar.
18:34Hi.
18:35Stealing people's property is a very serious offence.
18:37I didn't.
18:40Give me one good reason why I shouldn't march you both to the headmaster's office right now.
18:43Oh, give her a break, sir.
18:45She just really wants to learn.
18:47Theft is theft, however well-intentioned.
18:52Sorry, sir.
18:55Strike one.
18:57You need that guitar?
18:59Yes, I thought that counts, right?
19:20Lindsay?
19:22Lindsay!
19:23What are you doing home?
19:25Where's Lindsay?
19:27Linda Radley, Emily's English teacher.
19:30I'm sorry, love.
19:31I tried.
19:31I really did.
19:34What do you mean, you tried?
19:36She can't face it.
19:38Too many memories.
19:41Where is she?
19:42I don't know.
19:43You don't know?
19:44She was granted an early morning release.
19:47She didn't tell me.
19:48I thought she was still there.
19:49But why didn't you tell me there was a problem?
19:51Listen to me.
19:52I only just found out this morning.
19:54You're doing it again.
19:55Don't lie to me.
19:56I know you spoke to school.
19:59I just needed to speak to Lindsay on my own.
20:01I didn't want to worry you.
20:03How long have you known for?
20:06I have my suspicions.
20:08I thought it was just being a typical mum and over-worrying,
20:11but then when she didn't show for the visit...
20:13That was three weeks ago.
20:15You told me she was fine.
20:16She didn't return my letters.
20:18I thought if I could just talk to her...
20:20Save you the heartache.
20:22And the phone calls.
20:23You lied about them too.
20:25I'm not a kid anymore.
20:27I could have handled it.
20:28I could have helped.
20:29Nothing would have changed Lindsay's mind.
20:31I promise you.
20:31Promise me.
20:33You expect me to believe a word you say?
20:37Emily, wait, please.
20:38Maybe you should let the dust settle.
20:41I'll look after her.
20:49How was your week off?
20:51Managed to shift you hanging over.
20:52Bet your house is like Comedy Central at the moment, innit?
20:55Nah, Sian's tripping over herself to be nice to me.
20:59There's a great flatwarming, by the way.
21:01Well, I thought I can remember of it.
21:04You can party hard, I'll give you that.
21:06When's the next one?
21:08I wouldn't hold your breath.
21:09We'll be lucky if we make this month's rent.
21:20What does she want?
21:21What, part of your body and your brains?
21:23Body, maybe.
21:25Well, she was just being friendly, that's all.
21:33How can Lindsay do this to me?
21:36How can she leave me with her?
21:38Your mum only did what she thought was right.
21:41You have no idea what it's like.
21:45The last two years, it's been awful.
21:50Come on.
21:51Hey, it's OK.
21:54Forget it, it doesn't matter.
21:56Why don't we do this somewhere comfy?
21:58Just give me half an hour, and I'll meet you in the pastoral care room.
22:05What's the point?
22:08Nobody cares how I feel.
22:09Hey!
22:11I care.
22:20Fit Club does exactly what it says on the tin.
22:22But it's not just for students, it's for staff too.
22:25And if Mr. Chalk can do it, anyone can.
22:28Now, the final exercise on the circuit is the plank.
22:31I'm going to need a volunteer.
22:35Janice.
22:37Press up position, but on your elbows and forearms, please.
22:41Oi, what do you think you're playing at?
22:42Oh, so I'm not invisible then?
22:44Mmm.
22:45Zack, mate, come on.
22:47Do we have to hold this for much longer?
22:49Sorry.
22:49Right, OK.
22:50No, keep your back straight.
22:52That's it.
22:52There you go.
22:53Oh, well, I hope that you've got a nice warm hand.
22:56Sorry, I don't think that's appropriate, Mr. Diamond.
22:59Thanks for your input, Mr. Chalk.
23:01OK, Janice, up you.
23:03Right, now, everyone, go to a station,
23:05and you're going to move in a clockwise direction
23:07until you've completed every exercise on the circuit, all right?
23:10You've got one minute on each.
23:12Wait for my whistle.
23:15Quicker!
23:17Right, on my whistle.
23:20Oh, that's a good look, Chalky.
23:24Get on with it.
23:30Straight, Max.
23:32There we go.
23:36Keep going, boys, come on.
23:38Do better than that, come on.
23:44Oh, fuck.
23:46Oh, fuck.
23:48Oh, fuck.
23:48Oh, fuck.
23:48Oh, fuck.
23:49Oh, fuck.
23:49Oh, fuck.
23:57Oh, fuck.
24:00Oh, fuck.
24:03Oh, fuck.
24:15Oh, fuck.
24:16Oh, fuck.
24:18Oh, fuck.
24:20Oh, fuck.
24:20Oh, fuck.
24:20Oh, fuck.
24:21Oh, fuck.
24:21Oh, fuck.
24:22Oh, fuck.
24:33Someone's had their freeze-threaded week, didn't they, mate?
24:38That'll come and talk, you'll be better than that.
24:41Timbal!
24:42Oh, my God, Chalky, what's up?
24:45Oh, my God.
24:47Impressions.
24:48What are you doing?
24:49He's having an heart attack.
24:50Just stop.
24:51I've lost count now.
24:52Look, he's got a pulse.
24:53You'll kill him.
24:54Please don't die.
24:55Please don't die.
24:57Right, Janice, get an ambulance now.
25:00You're going to be all right, Chalky, mate.
25:02The ambulance is on its way, son.
25:15Oi, pick it up!
25:18Meet me!
25:19And I thought you were supposed to be pretty bright.
25:21Why are you?
25:22You don't know anything about me.
25:23I'm a little stuck-up cow when I see you are.
25:26I should've known you were all talk.
25:30You don't know how lucky you are.
25:31You've got your sister back.
25:33You should try being grateful for once in your life.
25:35Lizzie's not coming home!
25:45It's Walmart.
25:46No, Chalky's not even that old.
25:48About the same age as my dad.
25:49It just goes to show, doesn't it?
25:50Carpe diem and all that.
25:52Yeah.
25:54Finn, we've been through this.
25:57Look, it doesn't mean we can't be friends.
25:58We can still chill together.
26:00Tarek wouldn't like it.
26:01He can't do compromise.
26:03He doesn't have to know.
26:04No.
26:05You wouldn't tell anyone?
26:07Not even Josh?
26:09Not if you don't want me to.
26:12Yeah?
26:15Yeah.
26:15I hope you do.
26:21Can you look?
26:24Lindsay's number doesn't work.
26:28Is that her?
26:30Yeah.
26:33We went to Leeds.
26:35See the ballet.
26:38Lindsay loved all that.
26:41Said she'd move there one day.
26:43Just so she could go every week.
26:48I can't remember the last time I was that happy.
26:52Were you close?
26:55We were, but it's not so easy when you sat opposite each other in a visiting room.
27:01Just close.
27:05Why would she want to know what goes on in school?
27:09All she could talk about was life inside.
27:12A different world.
27:17No one if she wanted to start again.
27:19I would.
27:21Who wants to be the daughter of a pedo?
27:24So.
27:28Stuff everyone else.
27:30Be who you want to be.
27:35I've got to go.
27:44I'll go with him.
27:45Just keep me updated.
27:57Look, you're gonna be alright.
27:58Do you hear me?
27:58And the routine bites hard.
28:03And ambitions are all.
28:09And the resentment drives high.
28:16But emotions won't grow.
28:24And love.
28:27Love will tear up.
28:30I was beginning to think you'd changed your mind.
28:32Slipped out the back door.
28:35How's Emily?
28:36Oh, all taken care of.
28:38What's taken care of?
28:40Emily spoke to her mum.
28:41She knows Lindsay's not coming home.
28:44Is she okay?
28:45Oh, she's fine.
28:46How's your lesson with Grantley?
28:48Prehistoric.
28:48The man's a dinosaur.
28:50I know what happened to them.
28:51Have you got a moment to sign off on your department budget?
28:53Yep.
28:54Yeah, that's fine.
29:06I don't suppose you've seen Emily James?
29:08AWOL again, oh dear.
29:11Once is careless, twice is negligent.
29:13Okay, Grantley, I get it.
29:15You don't like me.
29:16But hey, newsflash, I couldn't give two hoots.
29:20Really?
29:21Michael's 100% behind me.
29:23He really values my opinion.
29:25You'd do very well to remember that.
29:27Are you threatening me?
29:29You don't like the way I do things.
29:30You know where the door is?
29:32In fact, I'd be happy to open it for you.
29:54Just let her eyes go.
29:57In the words, when I hit
30:04you will have to leave the door.
30:04The door is turning right over to Washington.
30:26Could I have your attention, please?
30:29I'm sure you've all heard the news about Daniel.
30:31Is there any word from the hospital?
30:33When I hear anything, I'll let you know.
30:35I will be arranging a replacement,
30:37but in the meantime, I'll be asking some of you
30:39to step into the breach.
30:41And that's all. Back to work.
30:43Oh, business as usual. Chalk is a footnote.
30:46Grantley.
30:47No, no.
30:48If he has a grievance, let's hear it.
30:52We are working our fingers to the bone.
30:55For what?
30:56For your apparatchiks to waltz in and steal all the glory?
31:01Excuse me?
31:02I should have been offered the chance
31:03to apply for the HOD post.
31:06You really want to do this here?
31:09Why not?
31:11Since you are such a fan of transparency and cohesion...
31:15All right.
31:19I didn't think you were a strong candidate.
31:21You were happy enough to make me acting head.
31:24Tom's deputy head?
31:25That left me with a choice of one.
31:26That doesn't mean that you can flout the rules.
31:29There are procedures.
31:30The board of governors agreed
31:32I could bring in key members of staff.
31:39I thought my ears were burning.
31:43It's against the law, and you are not above it.
31:46You cannot bring in who you like, how you like.
31:49Those were my terms.
31:53A school cannot be run without teachers, right?
31:57Grantley, get to the point.
31:59What is it that you're trying to say?
32:01You've left me no option.
32:03As of now, we are on strike.
32:06Don't be so ridiculous.
32:07Until the union gets back to us,
32:10we shall not be entering the classroom.
32:13No, he's right.
32:15The union's got guidelines.
32:16This is discrimination.
32:21Are you really sure about this?
32:24Mm-hmm.
33:00I'm just saying, Michael was the one who appointed me.
33:03He just seems a bit disloyal.
33:04Well, this is about standing shoulder to shoulder
33:07with your comrades.
33:08Or did you join the union for the free pen?
33:11Go on, sir.
33:12Stick it to the man.
33:14What's all this?
33:15Teachers are on strike!
33:16Do not, everybody.
33:17It's party time,
33:18because teachers are on strike!
33:20Woo!
33:21Everyone, teachers are on strike!
33:24So, have you seen it?
33:26No way.
33:28Well, there's nothing in the locker.
33:47Excuse me.
33:49Have you got room for a little one?
33:51Where are you headed?
33:52Leads.
33:54Must be your lucky day.
33:58Yes.
34:09Lindsay this, Lindsay that.
34:10That's all them's been banging on about for the past few months.
34:13What?
34:13And now she's not coming home?
34:14It doesn't necessarily mean she's run away.
34:16Oh, Scout, tell her.
34:18She's pretty caught up about it.
34:20Let's not jump the gun.
34:21She's not answering a mobile...
34:22OK, OK, any idea where she might have gone?
34:24Your people, places?
34:25Um, we'll leave.
34:26She said it's this way to move her.
34:28It's a bit of a long shot.
34:29Yeah, but what if she's trying to find her?
34:30You're in charge of the map.
34:32Keep trying her mobile.
34:33Phone us if you hear anything.
34:34Come on.
34:51Someone's desperate.
34:55What was it?
34:57A row of your fella?
34:59I've not got a boyfriend.
35:03How many teachers have we done?
35:05Seven at the last count.
35:06Er, make that eight.
35:08Jez is there too.
35:09There's no way we can cover that amount of staff.
35:11Then we utilise the teaching assistants.
35:13They can supervise classes and hand out worksheets.
35:15We keep this disruption to an absolute minimum.
35:17I think it might be a bit late for that.
35:21The union won't bag this.
35:24The afternoon off.
35:25There must be a god.
35:26Let's hope it's smiling on chalky.
35:27Yeah.
35:28So what are we going to do then?
35:29Just chill back at ours?
35:30You know, I've got loads of chemistry to do.
35:32Mrs Diamond wants three signs on isotopes and atomic structures.
35:36Sounds rivety.
35:37And I've got to do notes on genetic code and sexual reproduction.
35:40It's more my area of expertise.
35:42Is that all you think about?
35:43All right.
35:44I'll just work on my new business plan.
35:46What business plan?
35:47Me?
35:48Actually, I think I'm just going to go to the library and get my head down.
35:51Yeah, me too.
35:52You see what you've done?
35:54Hey!
35:55Where do you think you're going?
35:56Back to lessons now!
35:58If the teachers can't be bothered, why should we?
36:00Ten seconds starting now.
36:06I knew it were too good to be true.
36:09It was nearly a god roll.
36:35So what's in Leeds?
36:39I'm at uni.
36:42Brains and beauty, eh?
36:44Well, I'm not sure about that.
36:46But you're not short of offers.
36:48Just don't know like you.
36:53I haven't really got time for a relationship right now.
36:56I'm the same.
36:58Why tie yourself down?
37:00Plenty of time for all that.
37:01Exactly.
37:03Show your oats while you're young.
37:05That's what I say.
37:20Everyone back to the farm.
37:22Now.
37:24Now.
37:24Do you understand me?
37:25Look out!
37:27Stop!
37:28Stop!
37:30Stop!
37:31Stop it!
37:32Stop it!
37:33Get out of my way.
37:34What the hell do you think you're doing?
37:35We're taking the leaf out of Maddie's fork.
37:37Well, this isn't helping, is it?
37:38Get to the cooler, now.
37:40Let's just get them in the hall, alright?
37:42So at least know where they are.
37:44Hall!
37:44Now!
37:58I thought you said leave.
38:00Man's got to eat.
38:01But we were just at a service station.
38:05Soulless places.
38:06There's a beautiful spot just up here.
38:09Trust me.
38:10We love it.
38:23Come on, miss.
38:24Can't we just go home?
38:28Denzel, you know the rules.
38:30There's no...
38:30Denzel?
38:31Den...
38:32Denzel?
38:37Denzel, is she alright?
38:40What?
38:42Miss?
38:44Miss, it's Denzel.
38:45What's he saying?
38:46Emily's stuck in some van.
38:47He's really worried about her.
38:49What do you mean, stuck?
38:50Shh.
38:50Say again.
38:53It's just come off the motorway.
38:54Junction 22.
38:55Take that.
39:17It's coming, it's coming, it's coming, it's coming.
39:30I told you, didn't I?
39:39Sandwiches?
39:40What?
39:41Do you think I did it yet?
39:47And can you help me out the door, please, Doc?
39:50Of course.
39:59What are you doing?
40:01Open the door.
40:05Open the door.
40:12Open the door.
40:14Open the door.
40:16Open the door now.
40:18Open it.
40:19Grantley's made it perfectly clear where he stands.
40:22We can still rescue this.
40:23Management required 48 hours notice for a strike.
40:26Union rules.
40:27So?
40:29So they've made themselves eligible for the sack.
40:31You're not serious.
40:33Our priority is to provide our students with the best education possible.
40:36You can't do that standing on a picket line.
40:39You can tell them they've until the end of today.
40:41Me?
40:43Surely it's going to be better coming from you.
40:44You'd rather I ask Sian?
40:46No.
40:48No.
40:49I'll do it.
40:54Leave me alone.
40:56Open the door!
41:09Emily!
41:11Came away from me!
41:13What have you done to her?
41:14Nothing.
41:15Not as any of your business.
41:17Well, it is my business.
41:18I'm her English teacher.
41:19Emily's 15.
41:21Eh?
41:23I thought I was doing it a favour.
41:25This is the thanks I get.
41:26Well, I suggest you get in your van and clear off.
41:29I need my keys.
41:37Let's get you back to your mum, eh?
41:39I'll give her a tinkle.
41:40Get us to meet us at school.
41:41I need to find my sister.
41:43You have to let her go.
41:45For now, at least.
41:47But why?
41:49Because she's changed.
41:51She's a different person.
41:54Deep down, you know that.
41:57Because I'm guessing you have, too.
42:01Everything used to be so simple.
42:04Lindsay needs time to find out who she is.
42:08Move on with her life.
42:10You all do.
42:12Me?
42:14Come on.
42:17Come on.
42:30Up for visitors.
42:32Your daughter's having kittens out there.
42:35Huh.
42:36Work colleague.
42:38Oh.
42:40I'll go and get her, shall I?
42:47Do you want to come in?
42:49Is he going to be okay?
42:55Aren't you a sight for sore eyes?
42:57Really?
43:04Thank God you're all right.
43:06I don't think I would have forgiven myself if...
43:09You know.
43:11I didn't know you cared so much.
43:13I nearly killed you.
43:15Sorry?
43:16What was that, CPR?
43:18I think I need to take a refresher's course.
43:22It's okay.
43:24What did the doc say?
43:25Turns out it was angina.
43:28What's that?
43:30Wake up call.
43:33Do you know...
43:35There's one thought just kept going round and round my head.
43:39Who's going to miss me when I'm gone?
43:41Hey, I'd miss you.
43:43You're the only one that saves me only biscuits in the staff room.
43:46Stingy gets.
43:47There's something you should know.
43:51Hey.
43:54The flowers.
43:57Yeah, it was...
44:01You.
44:03I thought perhaps we could...
44:08Go out.
44:11I'm touched, Chaka.
44:13I'd say there is a no, then.
44:15No.
44:16I am, really.
44:18Well, you're kind.
44:20Funny.
44:21Caring.
44:24Maybe if I was a bit older, though.
44:26It was just meant to be a prank, you know.
44:29Wind up between mates.
44:31Got you.
44:33Listen, you.
44:35The right woman is out there.
44:38Somewhere.
44:40I'm going to come see you tomorrow.
44:43Really?
44:44Try and stop.
45:01Hey, what's going on?
45:03We're on strike.
45:04Apparently.
45:06But there's always room for you on a picket line, Janice.
45:08Oh, it's on one of you when it suits.
45:10Um, how's Chalky?
45:11Is there any noose?
45:12Yeah, he's all right.
45:14The doctor said that he's got Angora.
45:17Angina.
45:18Angora's a country, isn't it?
45:20Yeah, well, I knew that.
45:22Just testing you.
45:23It's where the jumper's come from.
45:27Ah, come to join the proletariat?
45:30No, I didn't think so.
45:32Here to, er, negotiate?
45:34Not exactly, no.
45:37Look, you're breaking union regs.
45:40Michael needs 48 hours' notice.
45:42Continue with this strike, and you're all eligible for the sack.
45:46Ha!
45:46Look, don't shoot the messenger.
45:48I think turncoat is the word you're groping for.
45:53You should know, Zach's in the cooler.
45:55He's been letting off fire extinguishers.
45:57Well, I'd better go and deal with that.
45:59Well, what about your comrades?
46:00Er, family comes first.
46:01And what's your excuse?
46:03Er, mortgage.
46:05Sorry.
46:09First the stunt in the yard, now this.
46:11Do you want to get chucked out?
46:12That's a general idea.
46:14You want?
46:15Face it, I'm an embarrassment.
46:20I'm very proud to call you my son.
46:23You and Maddie will always be my greatest achievement.
46:27Swiftly followed by the out-trick I scored against City in the FA Trophy.
46:31Why'd you do that?
46:32Cover everything serious with a joke.
46:35I'm sorry.
46:37It's...
46:39It's just your mum was good at that stuff.
46:41But you don't even try.
46:50Look, erm, it's just hard for me, Zach, being your teacher and being your dad.
46:56The bedroom, it's...
46:57It's nothing to be ashamed of.
46:59I remember this one time I was doing night exercises with the TA.
47:03Here we go.
47:03Any excuse?
47:04I was hunkered down in a foxhole, right?
47:06And, erm, I was bursting.
47:10I had no option.
47:11I just had to pee myself.
47:14Is that true?
47:15Hmm?
47:16Pretended it was sweat.
47:18Lads didn't buy it, though.
47:19Not for a second.
47:22But it turned out it wasn't really a big deal.
47:29We're all still adjusting.
47:30I'm still adjusting.
47:34But I will always be there for you.
47:38I mean, you and me, mate.
47:40We're the A-team.
47:43So why don't we all go out for a Chinese tonight, eh?
47:45All four of us?
47:47As long as you don't start drumming on the table with the chopsticks.
47:50It's embarrassing.
47:52What about the walrus?
47:53And I still do the walrus.
47:55Go on.
48:00Emily?
48:03I'll...
48:03I'll leave you to it.
48:10Are we in trouble?
48:12Well, I think we'll call this one a draw.
48:17Aha!
48:19Present for you.
48:21Serious?
48:22Yep.
48:22One of the students dropped out, so...
48:24There's an empty seat in the orchestra.
48:26If you're still interested.
48:27Oh, thanks, sir!
48:29Come on.
48:30So you lost her twice?
48:33Technically.
48:34You should have come to me the first time.
48:37You said you wanted teachers to be self-sufficient.
48:39There's something as serious as this context, Linda.
48:42Okay, Mayor Culper, I shouldn't have stuck my size fours in.
48:45But at least I'm and her mum are talking.
48:47That's something, right?
48:50Okay.
48:51It won't happen again, I promise.
48:54Well, every cloud has a silver lining, I suppose.
48:58I don't understand.
49:00You've saved me a lot of legwork with Grantley.
49:03Oh, please don't tell me you're going to fire them.
49:05You can't!
49:06I'll not have him use you as a Trojan horse to spring his own agenda.
49:10Yes?
49:12Sorry, employment lies on the phone.
49:15I need to take this.
49:17What on earth happened to you?
49:20It's my job.
49:21You used to lead.
49:23Inspire.
49:23Not polish your jackboots on everyone else's backside.
49:26You're out of line.
49:27So fire me!
49:30Mr Gibbs again.
49:31He said that he got caught off.
49:43Mr Gibbs?
49:46Sorry, I don't know what happened either.
49:49Anyway.
49:51Apologies.
49:53It was a false alarm.
49:58Yes.
50:01I thought Lindsay didn't want to talk to me.
50:04I thought I'd done something wrong.
50:06Why didn't you just say something?
50:09You hardly spoke two words to me.
50:12But I thought...
50:14All I get from you is a quick hello and then you're gone upstairs,
50:18plugged into the TV,
50:19even when I'm watching the same thing downstairs.
50:22Because you don't want me around.
50:26That's just not true.
50:30Then why didn't you ever say anything?
50:34Because I didn't want to upset you.
50:37I thought it was your way of coping.
50:41You just carry on.
50:44Dusting, tidying,
50:46and reorganising the kitchen cupboards.
50:50Yeah, well, maybe that was mine.
50:55I really miss her.
50:59Me too.
51:03Erm...
51:05I promise...
51:06from the bottom of my heart
51:09that things are going to be different from now on.
51:15Trust me.
51:23I'll try.
51:35As you know,
51:36I'm well within my rights to sack you.
51:40But that's not going to happen.
51:43Do I hear the faint footsteps of a climb down?
51:48I won't apologise for wanting to turn this school around.
51:52But I will admit that I can't do it without you.
51:55Which is why I've asked the site manager
51:57to put the classroom doors back.
52:00And what about Linda?
52:02Linda's a good teacher.
52:04She believes passionately in what she does.
52:07In fact, you two have a lot in common.
52:09Then I look forward to forging a fruitful relationship.
52:20Impressive.
52:22Could have done better myself.
52:23Well, you know what they say.
52:25Keep your friends close.
52:34Um, I'll catch you all day.
52:37Scout!
52:41I just wanted to say thanks.
52:43Yeah.
52:44For today.
52:45Who knows what would have happened.
52:47It's all right.
52:50I've got you a present.
52:54It's a friendship bracelet.
52:58Serious?
53:00You've been a real mate.
53:04Stuck up cow.
53:06Ciao.
53:07See ya.
53:13Come on, everyone.
53:14It is for a good car.
53:15The chalky is one of those.
53:18Have you got any change?
53:23Um, why don't we all go out for dinner tonight?
53:25My treat.
53:26You sure your comrades won't mind you fraternising with the enemy?
53:29Yeah.
53:30Uh, sorry about that.
53:31It was just a sudden rush of blood to the head.
53:33Go on.
53:34I'll even let you have a bite on me prawn toast.
53:37Meanwhile, Zach spends all the evening staring at shoes.
53:39No, no, no.
53:39It's fine.
53:40I fed him some line about, um, me wetting myself while I was on exercise.
53:43No, I know.
53:44But it was the first thing that came into me head.
53:45And, uh, it worked.
53:46It was great.
53:47Well, Sian, you ready?
53:49These departmental budgets won't finalise themselves.
53:52I'd completely forgotten them.
53:53Uh, me too.
53:56Well, there's no need for all of us to stay late.
54:01First round's on me.
54:04I'm sorry.
54:05No, it's fine.
54:06I'm...
54:06I was planning on seeing Chalky anyway, so I'll just get a takeaway from me and Zach and we'll
54:10have a proper lads' night in.
54:11Great.
54:13As promised.
54:14From get well to thank you.
54:15Now it's more of a forgive me.
54:20Apology accepted.
54:20I could do the drink after the day I've had.
54:23Uh, Sian and I are on the late shift.
54:25Oh, well, some other time.
54:32Come on then, Linda.
54:33I'll introduce you to the bolt hole.
54:43It's a Chalky.
54:44Hmm.
54:45A true comrade.
54:48Just because I'm deputy head doesn't mean me heart's not in the right place.
54:52That's the thing about climbing the career ladder.
54:56What's that?
54:57You get to the top when you realise there's nothing there but the view.
55:01Fudge over.
55:02What the...
55:03Vodka shots, melon flavour.
55:05Trust me, they're good.
55:16Not bad.
55:17See?
55:17Try something different.
55:18You might surprise yourself.
55:21Touché.
55:22I'm...
55:23I'm sorry we got off on the wrong foot.
55:25You're the cornerstone of the department.
55:27I mean, without you, the whole thing crumbles.
55:30And you, my dear, are a rose between two thoughts.
55:34Excuse me.
55:35Nature calls.
55:39Still, you wouldn't want to cross me twice.
55:43You around?
55:49I think it all just about adds up.
55:51Whoever invented spreadsheets was an evil, evil man.
55:55Or...
55:56woman.
55:57Or everything in boxes.
55:59No, it was definitely a man.
56:02Thanks for sticking with me today.
56:04It's OK.
56:05It's what you pay me for.
56:06Nightcap?
56:07Yeah.
56:11It's a single malt.
56:17Linda holds a torch for you, I reckon.
56:20Please.
56:22She's so not my type.
56:24While with me, I stood slowly, I tried hard to call, I tried hard to say, right.
56:36Michael.
56:39I should never have left you.
56:42You know what?
56:44I never really liked whiskey.
56:47I want to be my...
57:08Look, Ronan, you don't get it.
57:10I'm re-sitting, it's my last chance.
57:12What are you thinking about leaving?
57:14What did Mr Burns say?
57:15He said I'm 16, so I can leave when I want.
57:17This is Ken Watley.
57:18He's a professional rugby coach.
57:20I get that you want to do well in your exams, but can you try and be a bit nicer
57:24sometimes?
57:24That's why I asked Maddie to help me.
57:26Because she was interested.
57:27Because she didn't look at me like I was some sort of loser.
57:30Because she fancies you.
57:31Well, at least someone does.
57:32I want him back in school by the end of the day.
57:34Don't make me involve the authorities.
57:37Leave him alone!
57:38Look, I don't know what you've heard, yeah?
57:39But I never touch Vicky.
57:40Give me one reason why I shouldn't sack you now.
57:48Introducing us to prehistoric killers, including the Tyrannosaurs.
57:51Planet Dinosaurs here next.
57:53Then on BBC One, Richard Madeley goes in search of family connections across the pond.