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I know things aren't right for you, but I'm not the enemy.

My period's really heavy and I'm in so much pain. I've got you

a doctor's appointment for next week. And I got you some stuff

for your period pains. You haven't mentioned to anyone that

we used to be a thing, back in the day? Are you still in love with

the head teacher? Oh, you are way off the mark!

Well, if she was doing the decent thing, then she'd have told you

all about her and Ste. You told him? Why would you do that?!

It's just the two of us - it's not really a band, is it?

We can put a band together. I can put in a word,

if you want to try out. Welcome to the band. Did you wreck my guitar?

I'm going to wreck you. You meet me here

after school, and you can have a go.

That's disgusting! SHUTTER CLICKS

Did you enjoy that?

See you next week, pal.

Music is a passion,

and once you fall for it,

it'll be with you for life.

Unlike other subjects, music isn't about books or essays.

It isn't about exams, or even

hitting the right notes

in the right order. Music

is about making you feel something.

It gives you a voice,

a way of communicating.

Get rid of the gum, Mr Weever.

Make the class less boring, Miss Walker.

Don't worry about getting it right.

Worry about creating magic.

Get back in line

I can't deny myself Show me the feeling

Oh, you got me wrong

If you don't belong Live in the trouble

Don't hesitate

Time heals the pain

You ain't the problem...

So just play with all your heart.

La-la-la-la-la

La-la-la-la-la, la

La-la-la-la-la.

Sounding great, guys.

Yeah, wonderful stuff. Well done! It'll go down brilliantly at

the Battle of the Bands tonight. Oh, absolutely.

We've got something a bit heavier we could show you - some Nirvana?

Oh, Nirvana! You know the way to a man's heart.

If I didn't know any better, I'd think you were buttering me up.

Now, folks, I've actually just popped in to tell you

I've seen the mock exam results and you've all done much better than

this time last year. So well done. Well done.

That's good to hear.

Well, the crib sheets you gave us obviously did the trick.

LONE CLAPPING

PUPILS MUTTER: No. No. No.

Miss Chambers, er...

How was I meant to know?

Crib sheets? Really?

It's not as bad as it sounds. Most of my students

aren't academic, Steve. Well, that would suggest that

the entry requirements to this subject were set too low.

No, they just need a bit of extra support.

Oh, give over, Val! You were helping them to cheat!

I gave them a fighting chance. Well, maybe I should mark those

crib sheets as well, given that Noel only got 20%, even WITH help.

The arts are about empathy, creativity, humanity.

Being able to write an essay about jazz is meaningless.

Well, we'll have to agree to disagree on that one,

because grades are what I'm about,

and writing essays is part of that.

They're all going to have to resit it. Today.

We're supposed to be rehearsing. Mm.

You said Years 12 and 13

could be off timetable... Yes, I did say that.

That was before I found out you were spoon-feeding them answers

to an important exam. A mock exam, which you threw at them early.

Why is it so vital that they resit this exam today?

The Trust - they want predicted grades across all A-level subjects

before the end of the week. Because that's the cut-off point

for changing subjects.

VALERIE SCOFFS

Are you going to encourage underperforming pupils

to drop out of all subjects, or just the creative ones?

If students are in subjects that they aren't capable of passing,

well, then, I'm sorry, they shouldn't be.

Hello, fiancee! Oh, now, if you're after the brownies

before the kids get to 'em, you're too early.

As much as I'd love one of your brownies, I've come to tell you

that I'm heading to a careers fair for potential teachers.

Oh, really? Yeah, Steve just mentioned it, when I told him about

how much I enjoyed covering for Coral last week.

Well, I mean, I might be biased,

but I think you're going to be the best teacher. Yeah? Mm-hm.

Erm, yeah. Thing is, though, er, I've got to go now,

so I'm not going to be able to take Tonya to her doctor's appointment.

You've made Tonya a doctor's appointment?

Well, yeah, I thought she told you about it. For her period pains.

Oh! Do you know, I don't know what all the fuss is about.

She's played you like a fiddle.

Just, please, just talk to her.

All right? I've got to go. I'll see you later.

Bye. See ya.

Er, excuse me.

Where do you think you're going to?

My stomach's really hurting. Well, you were only on the other week.

I had to buy extra tampons for you, didn't I? What, you think

I'm making it up?! I'm not saying that.

That's what it feels like, OK? Period pains.

I don't know why, but it does.

I am in so much pain,

and I feel like I can't even move.

All right. All right, OK, just...just you sit there, right?

I'll go and get me stuff and I'll take you to the doctor's, OK?

Just so you know, there's been a change of plan.

All A-level music students, unfortunately,

are going to be sitting another practice exam paper later.

MUTTERING I know. I know.

BELL RINGS The orders came from above.

Well, I mean, I'm sure with your support, Miss,

we'll all be all right, won't we?

Not this time, Noel, this is serious.

This paper's being sat under exam conditions.

I can't give any additional support or help, I'm sorry.

It just won't come out. If you put chewing gum in the freezer,

it makes it easier to take out, apparently. Right, well,

I can't exactly put my entire head in a freezer, can I, Shola?

Have you told your dad about him yet?

I'll just... I'll go see if I can wash it out. I'll see you in class.

That sounds like a three-man job to me. Come on.

Thanks. Ah. Where are you three off to?

Just fitting in a quick rehearsal.

Billy's doing a solo tonight.

Ah. I thought you were playing guitar

in Noel and Preston's band.

Billy?

I lost it... You what? I'm sorry.

How do you lose a guitar?!

What, did it grow legs and walk off, did it? I don't know.

Your mum gave you that guitar!

Yeah, I know, and I said I'm sorry. What more do you want from me?

"If the wind changes, your face will stay like that." Ha!

That's what our nana used to say. Yeah. It's good, that.

I don't know what to do. Ah, well, if you go in with an attitude

like that, then... Look, does it actually matter if you fail?

It's just a mock, man.

Er, yeah. Cos if I fail, they'll kick me out of music.

Yeah, but you can still play, even if you don't study it.

Look at our Preston. You don't get it, do you? What?

Well, look, if I can't take music as a subject, yeah,

what else am I going to do?

Born entertainer, me. THEY LAUGH

Oi, Fanny Ann! You forgot your English folder.

Get your feet down, you scruff.

What's up with you? Hey, if the wind changes,

your face'll stay like that. I just said that!

My, er, future's at stake.

I really need tonight to go well, yeah? People to impress.

Anyone in particular?

No. You fancy someone.

No, I don't. Who do you fancy?

I can tell when someone fancies someone - you fancy someone.

I don't fancy anyone. Noel's got a crush!

Do we know her? Noel's got a crush! I don't fancy anyone.

Noel's got a crush!

"I'm Noel and I've got my love goggles on."

No, where you going, man? Don't leave! Don't leave!

I've been getting really bad period pains.

But, like, it's not just when I'm on my period.

It's pretty much all the time now.

Do you have any other symptoms?

Upset stomach, have you been feeling emotional or anything like that?

Er, we have just lost my mum.

I'm really sorry to hear that.

Come and sit down.

Sometimes, when we're feeling stressed,

we can get physical symptoms, too.

Stress?

Are you saying it's in my head?

Cos it's not, it really hurts.

OK.

Well, if you're struggling,

we can consider prescribing the contraceptive pill.

If you take it constantly, it can help with pain.

Obviously, you'd still need to use condoms, though, to prevent STIs.

Please take this leaflet. It's got more information on it.

Excuse me!

My daughter's 14 years old.

She doesn't need to be thinking about STIs!

We'll manage this by ourselves, come on. But, Mum... Come on!

Who can tell me what Vivaldi used to provide the imagery

and aesthetic for Spring?

Erm, he uses violins to mimic the sounds of birds tweeting.

Very good, Millie.

How do you even know that? Look, I don't even understand the question.

Keep writing down your answers, as many as possible.

Er, what makes the music feel like spring?

Erm, it's repetitive, so light and quick.

That's right. Vivaldi wanted to capture the cheerful,

dynamic nature of the season. Right, so is it...? Is this going to be

one of the questions on the exam, then?

No, but there will be similar you'll be able to answer.

I'm just no good at exams, right, Miss?

Look, even when I know stuff, my brain goes blank,

so I don't want to do it. And if that happens, you just move on

to the next question and go back when you're ready.

But I don't get why we've got to do a written exam for music.

Surely it's the practical side that matters.

It's just one of those things, I'm afraid, Noel. I might fail music.

It's something I'm good at. I know.

Just read, listen and stay calm.

You will pass.

Weak as I am

No tears for you

Weak as I am

No tears for you... Oh!

Sorry! MUSIC SPILLS FROM EARPHONES

You looking forward to the Battle of the Bands tonight?

Well, Val's promised me some classic Nirvana. Ooh!

Yeah, right, well, I mean, she's put a lot effort in,

Val, and, er, well, the students are going to have a great time.

She told you about the music exam resits, then?

Mm. Now, do you think that pulling students out of subjects

that they love might impact their motivation to learn?

Joe, I wouldn't be doing my job properly

if I allowed students to fail without intervening, now, would I?

There's loads of ways to improve grades.

Oh, yeah, well, we could give them crib sheets, couldn't we? Look,

I love music as much as the next person,

but we've got to turn these results around, Joe.

If the students can't do the theory,

they'll have to play music outside of school, won't they?

KNOCK ON DOOR Sorry to interrupt,

but, er, Jamie's here.

Ah, Jamie, nice to see you again!

Jamie's our new caretaker,

now that Donte's coaching more and Rolf has retired.

Oh, good for Rolf! Yeah.

Shall I do the tour? No, no.

I'll do it, don't worry. I was finished here, anyway, wasn't I?

Wouldn't want Wendy putting you off before you'd even started! Come on!

If, at any point in the exam, you need extra pages

or to ask a question, just raise your hand.

You have 65 minutes.

You may turn your papers over now.

I-I can't do it.

I'm sorry, Miss, I just can't do it.

DOOR BANGS

Carry on, please.

I will be back soon.

So, what do you think about me going on the pill?

I think maybe we should try other things first.

I mean, heat packs, painkillers... I've already tried it all.

If it makes me feel better, why can't I just start taking it now?

Let's just wait.

You know, it might just...settle down.

But what if it doesn't, Mum?

Oh, forget it. What is the point?!

And this is our Head of Catering, Nicky.

What she can do with a bag of spuds is nothing short of sorcery.

I'll leave the lunchbox at home, then.

Er, this is Jamie. He's taking over from Rolf as our new caretaker.

Good to meet you. Yeah, you too.

Always good to keep the person in charge of food on side,

I always say. I'll, er, I'll keep that in mind.

Is he fit?

Looks like Donte's got competition.

Listen, you've tried to sabotage my relationship once already,

do not try and do it again. All right, keep your knickers on!

He IS fit.

Get lost. Or what?

I mean it! Our Tonya is in a right mess at the moment

and I need to focus on her, so just leave me alone.

Come back inside.

Why? We both know I'm going to fail anyway.

Hey, don't be so hard on yourself.

I'm being realistic.

This is not a reflection on you as a musician.

A-levels aren't for everyone.

Just be honest with me, Miss.

Am I wasting my time?

If you don't go back to the exam hall, then, yes, you are.

So, come on.

Yeah? Yeah.

This is the sixth form common room.

Smell that? That's teen angst and body spray.

Noel just needed a quick break from the exam.

Performance anxiety, sir.

It's one of them things, innit?

That's mint.

Yo, you around tonight? Maybe. Why?

I scoped out this sick bike. I looked it up, it's worth a few quid.

Ah, yeah. Talking my language.

THEY LAUGH

What, don't you want everyone to see you in your kecks?

I thought we had till lunchtime

before he'd take it down. I forgot my science book.

I heard you've got a little show tonight, Billy Boy.

Hope no-one messes it up for you!

You might want to get off his back, you know.

Don't want to spend a week at home like I did.

Thanks, you know, for taking the heat for me and all that.

I appreciate it.

Yeah, whatever.

The square opposite the hypotenuse

is equal to the sum of the squares on the other two sides.

Now, if the sides of the right-angled triangle

are labelled A, B and C, Pythagoras' theorem states that...

Miss, please can I go to the toilet?

Isn't it convenient that every single maths lesson,

you need to use the toilet? Miss, but I really, really need to go.

No. I'm sure you can wait.

So Pythagoras' theorem - A squared + B squared = C squared.

Shove Pythagoras where the sun don't shine!

Tonya!

Sit down, Dwayne. It's not a free-for-all.

Right, where was we? Pythagoras' theorem.

See? That wasn't so bad, was it?

I actually think I've done all right, you know, Miss.

I can't believe there was a question in there as well

on my specialist subject - Scouse house.

No... I'm joking!

But, er, thank you, though, Miss,

for pushing me and that.

Enjoy your break. See you in a bit.

Tonya?

Tonya? You shouldn't be in here!

I, uh...

I know what's happened.

Do you want me to get you some clothes from lost property? No!

I don't...I don't need your help.

No-one saw, if that's what you're worried about.

I don't even know why it happened.

It's not even the right time.

Should I get your mum?

She already knows.

She doesn't care.

Is there anything I can do?

Er, I'll be OK.

I'm sorry.

Why?

It's not your fault.

No, I know. I mean...

I'm just...

I'm sorry that it's happening to you.

I'd hate to be a girl.

You wouldn't last five minutes with this pain.

I've seen you scream over a paper cut. All right, well,

that was actually very painful, thank you very much.

I had to have, like, two plasters, an' all. It was bad.

Oh, my God, two plasters?! DWAYNE LAUGHS

KNOCK ON DOOR

Come in.

So, are you going to tell me what you and Noel were talking about

when he should have been sitting his exam?

He lost his nerve and walked out.

You left all the other students unsupervised.

You know how much was riding on this exam.

Yeah, for everybody, Val, not just for him.

Was I just supposed to let him fail, without even trying?

Well, I hope it was worth it.

Well, you definitely weren't feeding the answers this time, were you?

Look, I'll...I'll get him down here,

and speak to him about what other subjects might be an option.

Noel is the most talented musician I have in that class.

You can't pull him out of the only subject he truly cares about.

Hey, you've got to look at it from my... If Noel goes, I go.

Ha!

You what? I came into this job to support young people

to do the best that they can do,

not throw them on the scrapheap

because they don't match up to some arbitrary marking scheme.

Oh, come on, Val, you can't seriously be willing to risk

your career over the failure of one student! Noel is not a failure!

He deserves better than this! All of our students do!

Look, Val... I'm out, Steve.

You and I, we're never going to see eye to eye.

The quicker I leave, the quicker you can improve your precious grades!

Val... Val, please. Just...

Look, just calm down, take some time and let's talk again later.

I don't need more time. I stand by every word I said in there.

This is not what I came into teaching for. Fine.

Look, if you're that unhappy, I can't force you to stay.

But I'd appreciate it if you'd work your notice,

just give me time to recruit a replacement.

Me staying on won't benefit the school or the students.

I'm not going to change how I teach,

so we're just going to go round in circles until I leave.

I will make sure there are clear lesson plans

and schemes of work to follow. The students won't suffer.

Right, er, Caz, I think my vocals need to be just a little bit higher.

Er, yeah, and my guitar.

How does that sound now? Er...

LOUD RIFF

Sound, yeah. Wahey!

Go on, the boy! Right, we need to get your vocals sorted.

Yeah, no, I can't sing tonight. Why? What's wrong?

It's not cos of your dad, is it?

No. Erm... It's performance anxiety.

Look, I've been there.

Yeah? You'll get through it. Come on. It's not...

Like, I'm not... It's Schuey, isn't it? He's been at you again?

Mate! Look, I know being a teacher's kid isn't easy, but you can't just

let rats like Schuey just stop you doing stuff you enjoy.

Yeah, well, I've already got a big enough target on my back as it is,

and I don't really want to be giving people more excuses, do I?

It's just not worth the hassle. Of course it is! No.

Look, I appreciate you letting me join your band and everything,

but I'm not doing it, end of. No, Billy...

Look, right, sir, tell Billy not to drop out, right?

We need him later. Miss Chambers will persuade him.

Actually, er, Miss Chambers is no longer running

the Battle of the Bands this evening. What?

I can't do it without her. Is she OK? Yeah, she's fine.

Er, and I've asked Miss Spratt to look after you,

so you won't be doing it alone. OK?

Good luck.

Well, erm, that was weird.

There's no way she would have just dropped out and not told us.

Yeah. Something's happened. Think she could be ill?

Er, well, he'd have just said that, wouldn't he?

Yeah, I don't get why he's being so cagey.

I bet he's sacked her. He can't do that, can he?

He can.

And I think I know why.

I would be well up for starting a teachers' band. I love karaoke.

Oh, you're not one of those, are you, who hogs the mic?

No! Only if I'm doing Meat Loaf or Cher. Right,

well, I will be in the corner, then, with a prosecco,

drowning out the sound. Apparently, singing is really good for

your mental health, innit?

Val, what do you reckon - teachers' band, great idea or terrible?

Val?

Are you all right?

I'm leaving.

You what?

I've had enough, so I quit.

Seriously?

Steve is threatening to take some of my most talented students

out of music because they're underperforming academically,

and I just can't agree to it.

OK, you're upset - yeah, totally legitimately -

but you can't just leave. What about tonight

and your students? You're not going to change my mind or persuade me.

I'm leaving. Quietly and with no fuss.

Hey.

Is it because of me?

What?

You dropping out of the Battle of the Bands, is that cos of me?

I got upset earlier about you losing your guitar,

and I shouldn't have, and I'm sorry.

OK.

Are you sure you've lost it?

I said I did, didn't I? Yeah, but it's...

It hasn't got anything to do with all this hassle

that you've been getting? No!

I lost it. I'm an idiot.

You could borrow one.

You said it yourself, Mum gave it me.

Billy...

..a guitar, it's...just wood and string, mate.

Your mum gave you much more than that.

What she gave you is in here, the real stuff.

Your passion for music. Your pure talent.

And I know you'll regret not performing. So just...

..have a little rethink, eh?

If not for me, for your mum.

All right?

Mum, I need to go home.

What, now? Why? I kind of...

I leaked in maths class and my stomach's still really hurting.

OK, well, I've got some paracetamol in my bag. Paracetamol doesn't even

touch the sides. Mum, please, I just want to go home.

Oh, yeah, on your own?

Or is Dwayne going to pop round while we're all out?

What?! I saw you both earlier, leaving the toilets together.

If that's the real reason you want to go on the pill,

I just wish you'd tell me the truth.

Nothing's going on between me and Dwayne!

We're not doing anything like that.

He's just being a good mate.

If this was Preston, you'd bend over backwards to help him.

Oh, well, I'm sorry for being a bit suspicious, given that every

other time you've been off school, you've been on the rob.

You are not going home, end of.

Miss, why aren't you going to be at the Battle of the Bands tonight?

We need you there! I-I can't say too much.

Are you in trouble? Have you been sacked, Miss? Cos...

I am leaving. Wait, what, for good?!

What, leaving? Yes. Just like that? Hold on. Hold on. Hold on.

There is a disconnect

between the way that I work and the way that the school now works.

But the most important thing for you to know is that it has

nothing to do with you.

I'm sorry I can't be there tonight...

VOICE BREAKS: ..but I know that you will all be amazing.

Please go and enjoy your lunch.

TONYA BREATHES RAGGEDLY

Tonya? Tonya?

Oi, are you... Are you OK?

Oi, Ton. Tonya!

Oi, Ton! Look at me, yeah?

Look at me! Look at me!

ECHOES: Can you hear me? I'm going to go get your mum, OK?

Just stay there! Agh!

What do you think, for the party on Saturday?

I'm not sure. Who have you borrowed that off, your mum?

Take that as a no, then.

You fancy her, don't you?

SCHUEY SCOFFS Get lost.

I don't blame ya. She's fit,

and she well likes you too. Look, shut up.

I mean, she must do.

Why else would she just swallow a suspension

and not even grass you up?

Er, no running, Mr Jackson! Miss! There's something wrong with Tonya!

Well, where is she? Upstairs, but quick!

OK, everybody, head outside.

Go and get some vitamin D, before lunchtime finishes.

Are you hurt, baby? What happened?

Nothing to see. Come on.

She just collapsed.

There are easier ways of getting attention, you know.

Right, we need to get her to hospital.

Should I call an ambulance, or...? No, no, I'll drive.

No, no, no. We can get a cab. It's quicker if I drive.

Right, I'll come with you. I'll come, too. No, lads.

You've got lessons to get to.

We'll give you a call if there's an update.

Noel, what are you doing here?

They'll run out of mushy peas again, you know.

Miss...I know you said it's got nothing to do with us, but...

..I know Mr Savage is annoyed about you helping me in the exam and that.

Noel, what I choose to do is my responsibility and mine only.

I get that, but, like...

..he doesn't want me to do A-level music.

I know that. Even if I do manage to scrape through the exam,

my days are numbered anyway. So, I don't know...

..if it helps, I'll quit.

Then you can stay.

That's really kind,

but the decision has been made.

Don't let Mr Savage put you off.

Whatever happens, please know that you are incredibly talented.

Don't give up!

Thank you, Miss. You're welcome.

Boo! GIGGLING

I'm guessing the exam didn't go well?

Oh... Oh, mate, look, come on. So what if you're not a geek?

You've got mad other skills.

Like what? Er, like...you're funny.

Kind of. Erm, loyal.

I'm not a dog!

No, no, but you can sing, man.

Do you reckon? Yeah, 100%.

Look, the Noel that I know wouldn't just sit back and let this happen.

He'd make a plan. You know?

Yeah. Yeah. Yeah, he would, wouldn't he? He would. He would.

What would I do without you?!

That's what mates are for.

You're more than just a mate. Come on.

OK.

Miss Chambers can't come to the performance tonight,

cos she's been sacked. Hold on, she never actually said that!

Come on, it's obvious! Wait, wait, wait.

Wait. So you think she's just left?

Yeah! Mr Savage is a muppet, who's got it in for anyone -

anyone, right? - who thinks differently to him.

No offence. Yeah, none taken. Right.

Why would we perform here, yeah, make him look all great,

after what he's done? So, you want us to boycott it? No.

Right, look, we're going to take it somewhere else,

right, where he can't take the credit

and Miss Chambers can come and watch the performance.

Hey, hey! Yes! CHEERING

Let me hear you. You with me?

Yes! Come on. Instrument time, baby.

Right, class, does everybody have a copy of

Much Ado About Nothing on their desk?

Much Ado About Nothing. Hands up, please.

Good.

OK, so we'll turn to

the page where it says characters in the play.

Fractions is what we will be covering today.

So if you could all turn to page 40,

I'd like you do to questions one to three. And then,

if you finish that, we'll be going back to...

What are you doing?

You've let yourself down. You know that?

Final warning.

Come on.

What on earth are you lot up to?!

Erm...nothing. Really? Because from here, it looks like you're nicking

a load of instruments from the school.

We're not nicking, Miss! Borrowing.

Dare I ask why? Yeah.

In solidarity with Miss Chambers.

Right? We're taking our Battle of the Bands elsewhere,

somewhere Mr Savage will not interfere. See you in a bit.

Look, whilst I admire your support...

You're not going to grass on us, are you, Miss?

Look, please, don't.

Right? We want to do this.

Look, a lot of work has gone into tonight.

I can't let you... Yeah, from us! And Miss Chambers.

Imagine directing a show, yet you don't even get to go watch

the performance! Great point.

It was, wasn't it? Hit that. Bosh.

OK. Do you...

Do you swear to have all of this stuff returned

the minute you are done? On our lives!

Sound effects. I know. That's cool.

OK, I will get Mr Casey to tell the audience

about the change of venue.

Where are you doing it? Just in the park.

You can't do it in the park. Why not?

Because you need power and licences and all that kind of stuff.

Right, how are we going to do it, then?

Erm...

My mate Craig runs a youth centre.

No promises, but he does owe me a favour, so...

Big Craig. Big man Craig... Cool Craig. All right.

Thanks.

Why didn't you just let me go home?

I thought you were pulling a fast one.

I told you what was going on.

You just ignored me.

Like usual.

Do you really think I always ignore you?

Mum, even Donte's helped me more than you have.

Batted my eyelashes at the woman in the cafe

and she threw in a chocolate bar.

How are you feeling? All right. Good.

Well, it's good news. All of Tonya's bloods have come back normal,

so we're happy to discharge her.

At least you got the afternoon off school, eh?

Er, excuse me, why did she collapse, then?

Why is she in all this pain? Why is she bleeding when she shouldn't be?

Mum! Well, sometimes, these symptoms can happen

if you've not been eating properly,

or you've been under a lot of stress.

That's all that everyone keeps saying to me. "It's stress.

"It's in your head." But it's not!

I know this is really frustrating, but unfortunately,

all these symptoms are very normal when it comes to periods.

I've been looking online and this thing keeps coming up.

En-Endometriosis.

Could it be that? It's really unlikely, given your age.

But this girl has it and she's younger than me.

Unfortunately, we can't always trust what we see online.

What, so that's it, then?

Well, I could give you some stronger painkillers,

but there's not much else we can do here.

Well, if you can't help her here, can you not maybe ask the GP

to refer her to see a specialist? At least then, we can rule things out.

I don't see how that's going to help,

but I'm happy to do that for you. Thanks, Doctor.

We really appreciate it. Thank you.

KEYBOARD CLACKS

SEND ALERT WHOOSHES

DOOR OPENS Knock, knock.

So, you're really off, then?

Yeah. I'm...I'm done here.

OK, so, look, I need you to be at the Oakley Youth Centre at five.

I said no fuss. Yeah, I know, I know, but...please.

Yeah.

Right.

DOOR CLOSES

What was today really about?

You what?

Did you send Donte on that careers fair just to

get him out of the way? What?! No!

I don't know what it is you're doing, but I need you to back off.

I'm doing me job. Some people might say thank you, you know!

Yeah, well, me and Donte are engaged now,

and the last thing I need is you messing with my head.

Well, congratulations.

Have a go at me all you want, if it makes you feel better,

but we both know if anyone's going to mess things up, Nicky, it's you.

All right, love? Yeah, I'm just ready to go home now.

BELL RINGS

You all right, Stace? Yeah.

What's up? Erm, I just wondered if you fancy going to

the Battle of the Bands with me tonight?

Going to be lame as, but...might be a laugh.

Yeah, no, I'm all right. No, not...

Not like that!

You know, just...like...

..like, like thanks for not dropping me in it and that.

We could all go. No, thanks. We're busy.

And that's all of us, so...

I didn't drop you in it cos I'm not a grass, but what you did to Billy,

it wasn't cool. See ya.

Look who finally decides to show up

just after all the hard work is done!

I didn't think you were going to make it, you, mate.

Thought me and Billy were going to be winging it up here.

Yeah, sorry. I just wanted to make sure Tonya was all right.

Is she? Yeah.

Yeah, I think so.

She's at home with my mum now, so...

Right, good. Well, at least now, we can sound-check.

Yeah, right.

One, two. One, two.

You haven't switched it on, Noel.

Right, yeah.

LOUD FEEDBACK

Don't point the mic at the speaker.

Miss Chambers! You made it!

One, two. One, two. Working...

Sick, that! Did you guys do all of this yourselves?

Pretty much, yeah. I mean, Miss helped out a little bit...

Barely. But why?

Well, for you. Mr Savage is well out of order, sacking you.

He didn't sack me, Noel.

It was my decision to leave.

Right. But, look, we wanted you to be at the show, yeah?

So we thought this was the only way.

You honestly don't know how much this means.

So what can I do to help?

DOOR OPENS

Here you go.

These are the stronger painkillers the doctor gave us.

Oh, hey, come on.

TONYA SOBS Come on, baby, it's all right.

I don't understand how I'm supposed to manage

when nobody believes I'm even ill.

I believe you.

Yeah, but do you, though?

Of course I do.

I can't bear that you think I ignore you.

It's not cos I don't love you.

You must never think that. OK? OK.

It's just...

It's just easy for me to forget that you...you need me

just as much as Preston does.

And I'm so sorry for that.

I, erm...

I've been reading about endometriosis.

It does definitely sound like you might have it.

And I am going to do everything in my power to make sure

that you get the right diagnosis

and the proper help.

Them GP receptionists will be sick of the sound of my voice!

I'm not going to let anyone ignore you any more.

OK? OK.

Come here.

KELLY JO HUMS A TUNE

Oi! What are you still doing here? Have you been kept behind?

No. No, I'm just... I'm here to get stuff for the Battle of the Bands.

Eh, we're doing it at the youth centre now.

Have you been helping out with that? Yeah.

Do you know, you'd have never done something like this a year ago.

Proud of you, kiddo. Thank you.

While I'm here, can I ask your advice on summat?

They don't call me Trisha for nothing.

Eh? Doesn't matter. Go on.

OK. Weird.

Erm, so...

..I think it's me who Noel fancies.

Of course it is. Why do you think he's always at our house?

Hey, he's a good kid, him. I know, I...

I don't see him like that.

How do I get rid?

Ghost him. No!

OK, well, don't ghost him, then.

Well, talk to him nicely. Cos you know what these lads are like.

They like to act all cool, when they're not. Hmm. OK.

Wait, wait, wait. Wait. Are you coming tonight, then? Might do.

OK.

"Ghost him"?

How did they do it all so quickly, though? It was...

It was Noel, he just geed them up.

You know what he's like. I know.

Hey! Hey!

Amy dropped me a message, said you've had a mare,

could do with a bit of support. Thank you.

Obviously, I couldn't care less about you or the kids.

I'm just here for a night out!

Hey, it's all right here, innit?

Yeah! It's proper mint. Hey, I can introduce you to Craig later,

if you want. He's always looking for volunteers, if you're interested.

Yeah, yeah, yeah, I'd be well up for that!

Great. OK, good, because he'll be lucky to have you.

Yeah. All right, catch you later, Miss.

Debs, I didn't know you were coming tonight!

Well, I was hardly going to miss your big night, was I?

Right, where can we sit, kiddo?

Right, well, er, I'll sort you out a VIP table over here, yeah?

Cheers, Noelly. Nothing but the best for my two favourite girlies!

Right, come on.

On there. Right, see you in a bit.

You've not told him yet, have you? No.

Thank you for coming, everyone.

You are in for a treat.

Please welcome our first act tonight, Manchester Mist!

I don't know what you've been told

But the story's getting very old

My girl

My girl

I don't care what people say

But if I could ruin both our days

My girl

My girl

I still look for you the same

But a city and the lights change

Change

Take me home and I'll come to you

I can be with you all alone

My girl

My girl

Take me home, take me home

Take me home, take me home

Take me home

Take me home...

INDISTINCT CHAT

Joe, erm... Yeah, I was just telling

Serena Michelle about the Battle of the Bands being moved.

I did try to leave a message with your assistant,

but mustn't have got through. Yes. I know that's frustrating,

apologies not to have been told.

Why was the venue changed?

Well, we're trying to build a relationship with a local

youth centre. Yeah. It, er, yeah, just felt like a really

good opportunity to, er, cement that collaboration.

Mm. Developing community relationships is important.

Isn't it? Isn't it just? Yeah.

Will you still be able to join us? Much as I'd love to,

I won't be able to fit it in before my gym class now.

Ah! Ah! But perhaps there'll be better communication

before the next event? I'll send the carrier pigeon myself!

FORCED LAUGHTER

Thank you.

Start talking.

The kids are upset that Val is leaving

and they've decided to put on their own performance.

One that she can attend. What, and no-one thought to tell me, the head?

Where are they? Oakley Youth Centre.

Right, you stay here, send over any stragglers. We'll catch up later.

It's one of me favourites.

She's had to peel me off the pavement

Trying to insinuate

Sometimes, I am in danger of going too far

Said, would I like to go for tea and toast?

Get your hand off my thigh

In the car

She turned to me and said

You're not 19 forever

Pull yourself together

I know it seems strange, but things, they change

Older woman and an ever-so-slightly younger man

God bless the band

They're doing all they can

You're not 19 forever

Pull yourselves together

I know it seems strange, but things, they change

Older woman and an ever-so-slightly younger man

God bless the band

They're doing all they can...

CHEERING

You're not 19 forever

You're not 19 forever

You're not 19 forever

It's not big and you're definitely not clever.

Just lovely, innit? Lovely.

INAUDIBLE

CHEERING AND APPLAUSE

To be fair, you couldn't do much better than him.

I had nothing to do with this.

The kids organised it all themselves.

And if you've come here to stop it,

you can turn around and go back out. Thank you, everybody.

Right, we're going to introduce now the person

that's going to see the night out, yeah? Can I hear it up

for Billy Savage?!

CHEERING

Go on, Billy!

One, two, three.

GUITAR RIFF STARTS

I'll sing it one last time for you

Then we really have to go

You've been the only thing that's right

In all I've done

And I can barely look at you... That's his mum's favourite song.

He chose it specially. ..But every single time I do

I know we'll make it anywhere

Away from here

Light up, light up... Look at him up there.

..As if you have a choice... How important tonight is for him.

..Even if you cannot hear my voice

I'll be right beside you, dear

Louder, louder

And we'll run for our lives... Yeah. I got it wrong, Val.

..I can hardly speak I understand

Why you can't raise your voice to say...

OK. What about we open up a conversation with the Trust,

get 'em to offer BTecs, as well as A-levels?

T-levels, once they're up and running. Something more practical,

for those who are less academic, like Noel.

That would take at least a year to implement.

We'd be chasing our tails until then. Come on!

I'm trying here, Val. Meet me halfway.

More lesson time, and as many exam concessions as possible

for the students who are really struggling. So, extra time,

rest breaks. A scribe, even.

Look, that's a lot.

We're going to have to request each one individually, and start now.

But if you're willing to do that... I am.

OK. So does that mean...?

If this isn't all just chat, then I'm willing to try.

Look, I know I talk a lot of nonsense...

I know that more than anybody.

..I'll be right beside you, dear...

..but I know the real deal when I see it.

..Louder, louder

And we'll run for our lives

I can hardly speak I understand

Why you can't raise your voice to say

Slower, slower

We don't have time for that

All I want's to find an easier way

To get out of our little heads

Have heart, my dear

We're bound to be afraid

Even if it's just for a few days

Making up for all this mess

Making up for all this mess.

CHEERING AND APPLAUSE

LIVELY CHATTER

Billy. Just two secs.

Do you want a lift home? No, I'm going to go with...

Yeah, yeah, you're off with your mates.

How stupid of me! STEVE CHUCKLES

You know, seeing you on that stage tonight...

..blew me away, son. Shut up. No, I mean it.

You know, I've not listened to that song since, erm...

..you know.

She'd be so proud of you.

Come here.

All right, get off. All right! Sorry! Don't worry,

nobody saw, you got away with it. Go on, have fun with your mates.

Hey.

I love you.

I'll see you at home.

My phone.

Right, can someone remind me

why we couldn't just take this all back tomorrow?

Cos we promised. Remember? Kelly Jo swore on our lives.

You know what, right?

I reckon that was the best night of my life.

Go on! Tear into me and tell me how tragic my life is

that a night in a youth centre meant so much.

Do you fancy me mum?

What?!

No. At first, I thought that you fancied me.

That'd be weird, wouldn't it? You're like my sister!

Er, excuse me, you'd be very, very lucky to have somebody like me!

OK. Noel, I saw you looking at her when you were singing.

Yeah, but I look at everyone, innit? That's what a frontman does,

engage the crowd... KELLY JO MOCKS

Swear on your life that you don't.

Swear on my life.

Yeah?

SIGHING Whatever!

What you looking so smug about?

I'm not, I'm just...

What, you think you're a big man now?

All cos you impressed Daddy and some saddos with your singing?

Why can't you just leave me alone? Why would I?

Teacher's pet still needs teaching a lesson.

BLOW LANDS, THUD

BLOWS LAND

COUGHING

BILLY COUGHS

PHONE RINGS

Boz?

Calm down.

The bike ain't going anywhere.

Yeah.

Just had something to take care of first.

I know. I know.

I should have told you as soon as I found out.

That is the understatement of the year.

Steve, it's just...we nearly lost one of the best teachers

that this school has today and... What do you want from me, Joe?

I made a mistake and I rectified it.

You undermined me, embarrassed me in front of my boss.

Yeah, that wasn't deliberate, but I-I... What is your problem?

Seriously? Do you resent me because I got the headship?

No! No. I-I just...

I just don't agree with everything that you're doing.

Right, well, I'm very sorry that you still feel that way, Joe,

but I'm in charge and your role is to support me.

Maybe you need to have a little think about whether or not

you can do that. And if you can't, well...

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