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I think someone's stalking me.

I just want to let you know that you don't really fit. Just get off.

Why don't we just skip the preamble and go and have a night of wild, passionate

sex?

I'm me, all right? If you don't like that, then... If I don't like that, then

what?

Then we're over.

Michael, wake up before the slept.

That's the reason I've checked in here.

I haven't slept for more than four hours in weeks.

Plus, I get to wake up next to you.

It's been my lucky day.

We're going to be late.

Jeremy?

Yeah.

Well, telling him you need some time is the kindest thing you can do.

Yeah, but turning his life upside down and Zach and Maddie's isn't, is it?

I don't know how I'm going to get through another day playing happy

knowing I've got to talk to him at the end of it.

Tom Clarkson, deputy head.

Good morning, Rochdale!

It's Ronan Burley here, broadcasting live from Waterloo Road.

Oi, you've been drafted in as technical trainee, not the star of the show.

No, because that would be me.

Miss O'Donnell, can we get you anything there? M &Ms with the yellow one taken

out? Tropical fruit basket?

Room temperature Hawaiian spring water? A cup of tea would be great, and it's

Viv. Cup of tea coming up? Viv.

Ronan Burley.

So, Mr. Byrne will be joining us shortly.

He thinks this is a great opportunity to present the school to the outside

world. And how have the kids enjoyed being roving reporters?

They've loved it. They're really excited that you're here.

Grateful to be invited.

It'll also be nice to see what my daughter gets up to. She doesn't tell me

Well, she's very self -contained.

We're keeping an eye on her.

The bullying seems to have calmed down a bit. Good. She takes after her mother.

The other one. The one she actually talks to.

Is she pleased that you're here?

No, I'm under strict instructions to act like we've never met.

I think having a media mum would be a cool thing, but not for Andy.

Well, I guess all kids are embarrassed by their parents, eh?

But I'll leave you to it. I shall be back with your adoring public.

Hi. Hi.

Will you stand at the slip with Mrs. Diamond?

You're late.

Yeah.

Traffic was terrible.

So how was Jenny?

You put the world to rights or what?

Yeah.

You know, wine and sympathy, shoulder to cry on, that kind of thing.

Did they try and give you a call?

Yeah, something funny with my phone.

Are we going for dinner tonight?

Yeah. Yeah, yeah. Really looking forward to it.

Hi,

Tom. Hiya.

I'd better get on.

So I take it the trouble in paradise was short -lived?

Yeah.

Paranoia. Hate to say I told you so.

Rona Mansfield.

Yeah.

Shona Mansfield.

Yeah. Andy O'Donnell.

Andy O'Donnell.

Wake up, Manga Girl.

The register.

Oh. Yeah.

Mark Philippou. Skyden.

Book one, 1985 original.

Phoenix Taylor.

Phoenix Taylor, do I have to confiscate whatever gripping piece of literature is

distracting you?

Jodie, how good of you to join us.

Sorry, sir, I had to meet my new foster parents.

I'll get it.

All right, keep your knickers on. We're all fine and well.

A full compliment for a change, I wonder why.

Is this switched on? Can they hear me?

Hello, and now for something completely different.

This is Mr Clarkson, your deputy head, here to introduce our very special

Me, Viv O'Donnell.

Ever dreamed of hosting your own radio show? Of having your voice and opinions

heard by the public? Of juggling games?

Call her that hot topic.

Well, now's your chance to see how it's done firsthand.

And get your own five minutes of fame.

Because a chosen few will present your school news reports on air to the whole

community on Rochdale FM.

That's right, folks. Today at two o 'clock, Talk to Viv is going out live

Waterloo Road.

Our show today is a team.

So we'll be talking on air.

Don't be shy.

I can't wait to meet you all and interview Mr. Byrne, your super head,

survived a violent stabbing.

Oh, I love people, Donald.

I don't even know who she is. Oh, my mum listens to her all the time. She even

phoned in once.

Viv's what they call, like, uncensored.

She tells the funniest stories about her ex -wife.

Is she gay?

Yeah, of course she is. And she's got this really square daughter that's never

even had a boyfriend.

You heard it here first. Right, put your reports on my desk and get your

questions ready for Mr Burns' interview.

So, when are we going to finally meet this new boyfriend of yours?

On the record?

My report is on relationships and it's called Love Is About Field. Catch him.

So have you made him up then or what?

No.

Go on then, what's his name?

It's Harris.

Well, he's a respectful young guy from a good Muslim family.

Lauren, turn that off.

I still don't get it.

My dad likes him so much that he wants us to get married.

Now would you get it?

Pitches from my year 11s.

Minus one from Andy O'Donnell, who chose to opt out.

Her mum's our chat show host.

Andy seems to think that's social suicide.

All this confessional entertainment.

TV, radio presenters picking over the carcasses of human pain and suffering,

chasing ratings.

It's nothing short of gross and mawkish.

Grantley, you are a true wordsmith.

Dirty laundry should be washed and dried, but not aired.

This is a real coup, Tom. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise.

Thank you.

I've got your questions for Mr Burns' interview, everyone.

Tom? Yeah, I've put them in there already.

Hey, so, how was your romantic day with Linda?

All right.

Delightful, since you ask.

Turns out Daniel is quite the king of karaoke.

Is he now?

Really?

I was just wondering, Linda, if you'd like to...

Go out and eat tonight, if you're free. I could cook.

Yeah, sounds great.

See you later.

Tonight you could cook.

How hard can it be, eh?

So you can

draft two days in a row?

It's not like you. Aye, er, yeah.

I'm hoping no one had noticed.

Did you girls pull all nighter?

I hate going to sleep over without my stuff.

Yeah, me too.

I would have gone home and changed, but there was just no time, so... Although

you look amazing.

You always do.

Thank you, Maddy.

Vicky, hi.

You ready? Yeah, well, I've gone through my revision notes, but I'm just worried

that I'm going to blank on a few of the questions.

You wouldn't be human if you didn't get nervous.

And I promise you, as soon as you get in there, it will all come flooding back,

okay? Thanks, Mrs Diamond.

You're the best.

2 -1 -2.

Quickly, quietly, please. Find yourselves a seat.

I have to tell you guys, I've had a little sneak preview of some of your

reports, and there are some really great stories out there.

Which one were your favourite?

Yeah, well, me and Ronan did a great one on twins.

Time will tell.

So, are you in love with him now?

I don't even know him properly.

But you're going to get married to him?

Hardly. That goes.

Do you mind?

No, this is interesting.

It's kind of personal.

Personal's my middle name. Go on.

My dad's found someone he wants me to marry.

really nice and everything, but I just don't love him.

I don't want to do it.

When I get married, I want it to be for love.

Is that your sister?

No.

Yeah, it is. She's cutie. She's just marking off.

Look, I'm sure they don't realise they're live.

We do know it's not the dark ages, don't we? You ain't got a clue what you're

talking about yet, so just shut it. Hey, sit down, please.

We'll be back in a minute.

It's a ratings winner, so well done.

Your daughter's still a virgin, isn't she?

That's what you said on your show.

Yeah, not that there's anything wrong with being a virgin, for the record. No,

absolutely, and I did say that on air at the time.

Sixteen is still very young, and everybody needs to move through life's

milestones at their own pace.

The, er, the tell -out on the whole school's list. What?

Don't let out any state secrets.

Does it ever get embarrassing, you know, stripping yourself bare in front of

hundreds of people?

Thousands. Um, yes and no, but if I don't open up, how can I expect my

to?

Right, moving on. I'm going to show you a short film about how to break into

radio, if I can conquer my technophobia.

Why do you have a picture of Manga Girl?

She's your mum? Andy. Oh,

so you're the famously frigid daughter.

It's a bit like the Yorkington.

The one thing I ask you to do... Andy, it was an accident. Please come back.

You don't move.

Wait! Andy! I'm sorry. I didn't think about the screensaver.

You never think about anything other than your stupid radio show. Maybe we

should go to my office. You two can talk in private.

Private? She don't know the meaning of the word. Just do us a favour.

Stay out of my life.

Come on, please.

What do you think you're doing?

Go into class.

Tell him the whole school your business.

I didn't know if a tanner was on. Tell him the whole school that you won't

Harris.

You're right.

He should have been the first to know.

You think that's cute?

Tarek, it's got nothing to do with you.

It's my decision.

Do you really want me to be unhappy for the rest of my life?

This is going to upset Dad.

I don't want this family falling apart.

Just think about it.

The radio phone in.

It's due to start after lunch break.

So, hurry up with your questions.

What sort of question?

What do you want to know about Mr Byrne?

Why he loves teaching.

He's anonymous, miss.

Hopefully up to you.

I'm doing one too.

Why don't you want to fill the circle?

So, how come you never told us your mum was on the radio?

Why, do you think?

If you watch the world's world, you're super sweet. You've never even been

So, have you never actually kissed a boy, then?

Properly, like.

Yeah, I have, actually.

Your dad, properly.

Oh, look at Jimmy!

Now,

I don't care who started it, but I want a little bit more ladylike behaviour in

here, OK?

Charming. What? Over there.

Nice one, Mandy girl.

I don't know why we're bothering with her anyway.

So her mum's famous.

Don't change the fact that Andy O'Donnell's a freak.

Hello!

Um, I thought it was dinner for two.

How many people have you actually got coming on this date?

Yeah. I panicked.

I don't know what you like to eat.

Right, so you're going to cook the whole thing from scratch.

Yeah, it's a date.

A student dinner. Take it from a man who knows a little bit about the art of

fine dining.

Hmm?

It'll be simple.

Sorry for what I said about your dad.

Sorry.

What are you looking at?

Nothing.

Are you gay?

Stop it.

What?

Like mother, like daughter?

Maybe that's why she's not interested in boys.

Better watch out. She might fancy you.

Sure.

What are you doing?

Oh, Em, will you just give her a break?

Oh, come on, Saintscout.

It's just a bit of fun.

Since when did you get so serious?

Jamie, your love, I'll beat your heart out.

What time

do

you reach, sir? One o 'clock. Do you need a study partner for a last -minute

quiz? No, thanks.

Mrs Diamond's got that one sorted.

Well, I'll break a leg, then.

Yeah, thanks.

All right, shift it.

Move it, yeah?

Hey, what's the matter?

Come on.

It's OK.

There you go.

Come on, jog on.

Oi!

What's going on?

I think someone's having a bit of a joke, sir.

Go and get us something from Lost Property, Roland, please.

Someone's stolen your things.

No, it's just a stupid prank.

Do you know who it was?

No.

Please don't drag my mum into this. It's humiliating enough for her just being

here. I've got to go.

Hey.

You'll be wanting a coffee and I'll just empty the kettle. Yeah.

Have mine.

Thank you.

Milk and half a sugar.

A bit nervous, actually.

Yeah, Sean, can I have a word, please?

I'll leave you to it. Yeah.

What's that?

We've got another... Tom, that radio thing?

Great initiative.

Thanks. We've got another bullying situation with Andy O'Donnell.

I hoped we'd seen the last of that.

She's just had her clothes nicked in PE.

Maybe someone's jealous because of who her mum is?

Well, the mum did tell me once that she was a virgin. Now the kids seem to think

she's fair game. What?

She's only 16 and hardly anyone.

I know, but she's stonewalling me.

Could you try and have a word with the police? Yeah, of course.

She's not exactly forthcoming, is she? So I'll let you know.

Thank you.

Well, you've got him wrapped around your little finger, haven't you?

Did you do the same for Tom?

I'm sorry?

Michael, your coffee.

It was an act of human kindness, one colleague to another. What are you

implying? I'm not implying anything.

Bullying will not be tolerated in this school.

It's a very serious offence.

Well, it was obviously one of the girls, sir, considering it was in their

changing room. Well, thank you, Denzel, for your investigative steer.

But it is no laughing matter.

Why not? I mean, pretending not to know your own mother doing cookies on the

radio. And it is a freak.

That's enough.

Nobody should call anybody else a freak.

Now, Andy seems to think it's her duty to protect whoever did this.

But let's get one thing clear. If Andy O'Donnell isn't in full uniform by the

end of the next period, there'll be dire consequences.

Now, get your books out.

Of mice and men, appropriately.

Take it you heard.

The whole school did.

You've been making deadlines yourself.

Bunging at Lauren at Phoenix's party.

Oh, I'm gutted you had to see that. It's not what you think.

It didn't look like the last great seduction, to be fair.

Well, I blame Ronan and alcohol.

Being lonely.

You're lonely?

I miss you.

I'm sorry if I said too much.

No.

I miss you too.

I think it's really cool that you're standing up for yourself.

You're the only one.

You wanted to do this.

What do you want?

Honest, Andy, we've... We don't care that you've never been out with anyone.

It's your business, nobody else's.

We're sorry.

It'll bang out of order.

Yeah. Thanks for not telling on us.

Do you want to get some lunch?

This isn't some kind of trick, is it?

No.

Yeah?

All right.

Just need to get out of this horrible tracksuit first.

The cop shop.

Now everyone in the school thinks I'm some kind of frigid freak.

Well, proven wrong.

Get a boyfriend.

Who's going to want to go out with me?

I don't even have any mates.

We think you're alright.

Yeah.

Word of advice.

You might want to think about the way you dress.

What's wrong with the way I dress?

It's too quirky.

I should be able to look whoever I like.

Yeah, but... You don't all like some kid's cartoon character.

Boys don't like quirky.

They like mature.

Look, you want to fit in, don't you?

I guess.

And you want a boyfriend.

Well, yeah, there is this one guy who's kind of nice. Okay.

I want to give you a makeover.

Nothing too over the top, though. Just nice and natural. Yeah.

I'm a wizard with a make -up brush.

Look at Scout.

I hope so.

Trust me.

The real bonus is we're all treated equally. It's not about where you're

what you're into.

We all get our fair say.

Good answer.

Powerful and punchy.

Oh, hang on, mate.

Wow, that's quite a transformation.

Hiya.

You feeling better?

Yeah.

Good. You look different with your clothes on.

It was a joke.

And a compliment.

It was a joke and a compliment.

Okay. Your jacket.

Thanks for, you know, being a knight in shining armour.

I was ready to help a damsel in distress.

Listen, do you want me to go for a walk or something?

I've got a gift for you. It's nothing big, it's just... I feel like everyone's

watching us.

Yeah, okay.

I didn't have to, you know.

Time starts now.

Yeah, your mum's brilliant, honestly. Like, I never even knew what went into

making a radio show before.

Oh, she's taught me loads about broadcasting on the airwaves.

Yeah, she really likes you, she told me.

Seriously?

Yeah, she said you've got a great face for radio.

Funny.

Yeah, it was a joke.

This is for you.

Oh, comic.

Great.

It's a collectible.

Hey, Sian. Hey.

Did you manage to get anything out of Andy?

Er, no.

Sorry, I haven't spoken to her yet. I was giving Vicky McDonald some extra

coaching on her research.

Headache? Mm.

Killer. Be all right once it's kicking.

I'll find Andy in a bit, all right?

Thanks. Hope you feel better.

So what makes this a collectible?

First edition, limited run. Only ten of them made.

Really? That's brilliant.

I know.

Not many people around here appreciate comics.

So how much would you get for this?

75, 100 quid.

I've got, like, 96 at home. My bedroom's wall -to -wall comics.

Sounds like you're sitting on a gold mine. Hey, if you ever need to

Yeah, well, you could come over and look at them sometime, if you like.

Really? I'd love that, yeah?

Whoa!

Sorry.

No apology necessary, but... Andy, Andy!

I think you've got the wrong idea. Do you want to have some? Whoa!

You've definitely got the wrong idea.

I'm a lot more experienced than my mum says, you know.

Stop it, are you out of your mind? I'm too old. I don't care.

Well, I do.

But I like you and you like me, don't you?

Look, you're a sweet girl, but I'm not looking for a girlfriend right now.

I messed up, didn't I?

No.

Well, yeah.

You just need to slow down a bit.

A lot.

Look, this is way too fast. Come on, I'll take you back.

Great, so the running order is intro from me, interview with Mr Byrne, lines

open over his Q &A, teacher time, kids report, sum it up, shut it down.

Yeah.

Never? Should we be?

It's live. Anything can happen.

Ah, I was beginning to think you'd abandoned us. No, I just got out of

Hurry up, run the final count down.

So, do we have the winning reports?

Have you written out a question for Mr Byrne?

Your time's running out. Yeah, and I'm doing it now.

It doesn't look like you need any more anyway. People really want to know the

man behind the mask.

Is Michael in?

No, but I'll come and meet you in a moment if you like.

Excuse me, where are you going?

Has Michael been staying at the Regency Hotel?

No, and if he had, I'd know about it. And you can't be here.

I'll throw the answer.

Oh, the Regency Hotel.

I suppose it was staying there, then. I guess it makes sense that Michael would

want to stay in a hotel after the burglary.

Unless, of course, he's using it for passionate assignations.

Hello again, Waterloo Road.

We're due to broadcast our talk -to -be -special live on the airwaves of

Rochdale FM.

And we have our winners.

Five minutes of fame goes to Maddy Diamond.

Well, tell all.

What did you talk about?

Well, there weren't much talking.

What do you mean?

I mean, you know. You did not snog Ronan Burley.

Just like that.

Oh, whatever.

Ronan's going round kissing everyone these days. Like a serial snogger.

More than snog, actually.

He went all the way. You had to say it.

Yeah. I wanted to.

But I never thought Ronan was such a fast mover.

Well, he is older.

Do you feel different?

Yeah.

More like a woman, I guess.

Less like a little girl.

Well, as long as you're all right, it's kind of a big deal, you know.

I'm fine.

Are you going to tell your mum?

I suppose so.

Come on, girls. We've got some number crunching to do. I've just got to get my

book.

It's Talk to Viv on Rochdale FM.

Hello and welcome to Talk to Viv, coming live to you today from Waterloo Road

School, where we've got an exclusive interview with renowned superhead

Byrne. We're going to be treated to some student reports about life at this

colourful comp.

Lines will be open as usual, so don't be shy.

Perhaps you've got an important question you want to ask or a funny story about

your own school days.

Let us know.

Talk to Viv on Rochdale FM.

It's quite a few years since I set foot in a school, I can tell you, and I

haven't missed it one bit.

Sorry, sir.

I was constantly in trouble, unlike my daughter, who's an A -grade student and

terribly obedient. However, did I manage better?

Who was I kidding?

You should stick to maths, eh?

If you hear the ridicule, get back to class. Free period.

Think I can save it?

No chance.

You all right?

You talk to Trudy?

What's the point?

Trudy's the kind of girl who knows her own mind.

That such a bad thing?

Yeah. She's dicking Harry.

Ditting my dad.

Running around with Finn of all people.

I just can't stand seeing them together.

It's one thing I've learned.

It's impossible to block the path of true love.

Maybe you should try talking to Finn. It's not just him.

I'm normally the one that lets Dad down.

Treat him as a reliable little princess.

If I had the chance to make him happy, I'd take it.

You should stop giving yourself such a hard time.

Maybe this thing...

It's between Trudy and your dad.

Anyway, listen, better sort this lot out.

Oh, I hope she likes takeaways.

She? You got a lady, sir?

Well, yes, I have, as a matter of fact.

Looks like I'm going to cook her up a dog's dinner.

Guess I could help you turn it around, if you like.

What? You know you were around the kitchen, do you?

Yeah.

Trust me.

I feel like I'm sitting here with a kindred spirit, a fellow truant, but the

difference being that I could not get far enough away from school, whereas you

came back.

How did that happen? Simple, really.

Education. No two ways about it.

My life was heading down something of a blind alley, and education really turned

that around for me.

I suppose you could say it saved me. And now you're coming full circle and

saving others in turn.

You could put it that way, yes.

Let's take some questions from the school. Linda Radley, head of English

this vibrant camp, have gathered together a selection.

Here is Linda.

Actually, it's my question. If you could be anything else in the world, what

would it be? Good question.

Well, the answer to that is, truly, I wouldn't rather be doing anything else.

regrets, no daydreams.

I really believe I'm doing the job I was born to do.

Inspiring stuff. But I'm sure we have something a bit more challenging for

Let's move on to the next question.

Where did you get this?

Why? What does it say?

And it looks like we have our first...

Caller of the day, line one, has something important they'd like to say

school life. Hello, are you there, line one?

Yeah, I'm here.

Andy, this is a first. What do you have to tell us, darling?

I just wanted to tell you that I'm not the good girl you think I am.

I'm not a virgin anymore.

Thanks for a lovely boy in year 13.

We did it in a park.

So, there's your teen sexuality rating, spike mother.

See if you could bring a story out of that.

Okay, time for some music.

We'll be back after this.

Shut her down, Kate. That's enough.

Yeah, just leave her alone. She's all right.

Am I invisible or something? I said settle down.

Two consenting adults who don't see what the fuss is about. That's because

you're a caveman. You both are.

Oh, not you lot as well. Look, nothing happened.

So what if it did, man?

It didn't. Yeah, right. You've been sniffing around, everyone looking for

That's not fair.

Well, thanks for the note.

I think it went okay.

No worries.

What's going on?

What sort of school is this that lets students wander off to have sex in

parks? So, Donald, I understand you're not happy about this. Neither am I.

are you all right? Did this boy make you?

No. I wanted to... I'm not a little girl anymore.

We need to know who this boy is.

He went to another school.

She was seen going off campus with Ronan Burley.

Ronan? My so -called biggest fan.

I have to go back on air. When the show is over, I want a full explanation.

I assure you, we'll get to the bottom of the... I want Ronan hauled off that

show. Look, let's not jump to conclusions.

Andy's being picked on because Viv's a mum. Why am I only hearing about this

now? Because as deputy heads, Sian and I were dealing with it. Well, as deputy

heads, you and Sian can meet me in my office.

Two minutes.

You didn't have to go that far with him, you know.

That's not what me and Em meant for you to do.

No? Cos you didn't think for a second he'd actually do it for me, did you?

You sent me off to laugh about it behind my back.

It wasn't like that.

I was trying to help you.

Please.

And I stupidly thought you liked me.

I do, honest.

The clothing thing, that was Em's idea.

She gets carried away sometimes.

Her life isn't that easy.

What do you think you're doing?

I know Ronan better than anyone, and if he said it didn't happen, then it didn't

happen. He's not a liar.

Leave her alone.

We're trying to have a private conversation here. He could get kicked

this.

You're lying. You know it, and I know it, so tell the truth.

You all right?

What?

She's right.

I made it up. You what?

Me and Ronan, we never had sex.

I asked him to, but he couldn't get away fast enough.

Why did you lie about it? Because I'm sick of being an outsider.

You have to tell Mr Clarkson the truth.

I know.

Close the door.

Right, so now the whole of Rochdale thinks Waterloo Road is some kind of

sexually liberated summer camp.

How the hell did this happen? I don't think Roman Burley did it.

He's just broken up with his girlfriend.

And the bullying?

I mean, how did they get off school grounds?

I don't know.

Look, I alerted Sian to the problem with Andy. Tom, why are you palming Andy off

on Sian? Because it was obvious that Andy would feel more comfortable

in a female.

Sian? It's true.

Tom asked me more than once. I thought I had time, but with Vicky's reset, I...

Well, then why didn't you tell Tom that you were busy?

I didn't foresee the situation getting this serious.

So neither of you was dealing with the situation?

And as a result, it's done nothing but escalate. Tom, you should have checked

the case history before you brought Andy's mother into the school. Tom was

his best, I'm sure. Just find out what's going on and let me know. And for the

record, if Ronan and Andy were having sex on school time, they are both out.

For good.

Sian.

I'm sorry about that.

You're both deputies. I have to treat you the same. No, I know.

It's just as much my fault as Tom's, if not more so.

My mind's not really on the job, I'm sorry.

Are you OK?

I just... I keep thinking about Jez and the kids and, you know, telling him I

want to break his one thing, but if he were to find out about us, I'd...

So

he's going to kick me out a week before I leave school for something I didn't

even do? Look, Ronan, I believe you.

Maybe you should go on until all this is sorted. What?

It's her word against mine.

Oh, speak of the devil. Andy.

Look, what is it? Have you got something against me?

No.

It's not my fault.

I'm just as embarrassed as you are. Listen, embarrassment doesn't even come

it.

Come and tell us what it is you came here to say.

Yeah?

Ronan, he was a real gentleman.

I'm really sorry.

Well, thank you, Andy, for your honesty.

Better late than never.

So, what happens now? I'll clear things with Mr Byrne and explain everything to

your mother. But please, no.

Why, what's the matter?

She only cares about her stories.

She never even listens to me. I'm like...

I'm like white noise to her.

Well, we have a real chance to change that today.

We're going to make her see that you're more important than our fans.

Can I have a word?

Yeah.

I was just hoping to catch Maddy's moment on the radio.

Me too.

I was thinking later we could go to that new Italian place. I mean, we don't

have to book or anything. We could just turn up and... That's not what I want to

talk about.

OK.

Cheers. Not in it.

Let's go for a walk.

It's quite immediate, isn't it?

I'm kind of in the middle of something, Janice. Yeah, but it is important.

What is it?

Well, a hypothetical scenario.

What would you do if you thought that to be Colleen's revenue number? Well, I

certainly wouldn't gossip about it.

What is it, Mother?

I need to know what's been going on.

I need you to be straight with me.

Please. I don't want to do this here. Can we do it tonight, please? We

each other that we would always be honest to each other. I know we did. So

me the truth.

Because whatever it is, I can handle it, right? We can get through it.

I can't.

I can't do this here.

It's Michael, isn't it? You were with him last night.

Just tell me that it was unfinished business and that's all it was.

Even if we took a break?

There's no such thing.

Jess. Jess.

Roland's innocent.

But I could have told you that. So, if you've got a problem with me, I suggest

you get it off your chest right now. Because I'm tired of being the fall guy

when it comes to me and Sha. Tom, but good days turn into bad days all too

frequently. I had high hopes today would be different.

Time for another student report. We've got the lovely Maddy Diamond from year

with a very moving story called Changing Lanes.

I never wanted to come to Waterloo Road.

Me and my parents split up.

I had no one to talk to.

I had a wicked stepmother.

Changing lanes, coming here.

It's brought us all closer together.

My dad's a PE teacher, and my wicked stepmother turns out to be not so

most of the time.

You know, it's taught me that changes, even if they are scary, can be good.

And what they were just putting me through it.

Sian's a science teacher, and she is really great.

It's a great school.

And coming here has made me a happier person.

I hope I don't need to ask for your discretion in this.

Of course not. You should go and deal with Andy. Yeah, about that. I think

expulsion's a bit too harsh. You need to send a strong signal.

And, you know, Tom, you need to stop trying so damn hard to be their friend

the time.

Are you all right?

Fine.

Jed knows everything.

Yeah, I know. He's made it perfectly clear.

I don't know what to do.

Go home.

Be with the kids.

And if you need me, call me, all right?

Yeah. And, Sian, when all this is blown over, just move in with me. I know it's

quicker than we said, but let's just get on with it.

I'm not sure that I'm ready.

In your own time then, okay?

I'm not going anywhere.

Sir.

Didn't think I could do it, did you?

Why do you like to cook like that?

Do most of the cooking at home, since my mum passed.

My dad's useless.

I did a lot inside, too.

That guy call me?

Well, you learn a lot of tricks when you've got a lot of time on your hands.

I owe you one.

Well, we can call it quits if you tell me the lucky lady is.

That I cannot divulge.

Why not?

What's the big secret?

Well, geez, he's very private.

What, like witness protection?

Not quite as dramatic.

So I know her.

Does she work here?

Oh, no.

Yeah, I never said that.

Do you owe me one or not?

She's a teacher. That's all you're getting.

The pool isn't that big.

Sure, I'll figure it out.

Are you ready?

Yeah, definitely.

Right, I'll go first. Yeah, then I'll go. I'm going to start off asking you

old you are. OK.

Mum, I need to talk to you. I'm on air, Andy. You're always on air. I need you

now. I need you more than your fans do.

I

didn't do

it. Roman never touched me. Why would you lie about that?

You seriously compromised my show today, Andy. I just wanted to make some

friends, and I thought that...

By pretending to people I think I'm not, that that would do it.

You think about the bullying?

Not exactly.

I don't have any friends.

You're always helping everyone on the airwaves. You can't even see that I'm

happy.

Please stop pretending you care. Of course I care.

You never said you weren't happy.

You're so wrapped up in your job and your image and trying to be the world's

agony aunt. I am your mother first and foremost. You can come to me about

anything. No, I can't.

You don't respect my privacy.

My whole life has been on the airways.

You even said when I first started my period.

You are the last person I will confide in.

betray you or make you feel exposed.

And if it comes down to a choice between you and the radio, then you win.

I don't want you to give up the radio.

I just... I want you to find something else to talk about instead of me and our

private family business.

So what are you doing that we're supposed to say?

I just got Ronan off the hook.

Are you all right?

Bye, son.

Mum?

For our final piece of the day, I wanted to talk from the heart.

It's been an educational and eye -opening experience, not just for the

One of you bright young things asked a very pertinent question earlier on.

You asked whether I ever got embarrassed laying myself bare on air, and I said

no.

But I never stopped to think that my candour would

hurt other people's feelings, and that's going to change.

From now on, my family is off -limits.

I'll talk to you again tomorrow, same time.

We went too far, eh?

Hey, how did I know she was going to go on mad on Roland?

Still. She needed a friend today.

You're not angry at me, are you?

We're still mates.

Of course we are, idiot.

Yep.

Ah, Tom, great.

We need to get this LA application in by the morning.

And Sian's not available, so I'd like you to work late. I'm not going to be

to do that.

What's this?

My resignation.

I don't want to be your deputy head anymore. I want to focus on teaching.

Oh, come on. You're overreacting.

Michael, I've done my best for you today and every day, and it's never good

enough.

You always favour Sian, and now we know why. I know you're frustrated, but leave

her out of it, please. Why? It's the truth. Look, it's pointless trying to

impress you, and the harder I try, the further I get from what really matters,

the kid.

And they're the reason why I got into this game in the first place. Can't we

just chop this down to one particularly horrible date and move on? You're doing

a good job, Tom. I know I am.

I can't work for you in this capacity.

You know, I have been defending you.

Looking up to you, even.

And you're full of it. Up there on your moral high horse.

Threatening to expel Andy and Ronan for fooling around at school. And all the

time, you're... Well, let's just say you're not the man of honour.

that you claim to be.

Resignation accepted, thank you.

Ooh.

Ta -da!

Lasagne a la Bolognese. Very nice.

Melanzani, Parmigiana, Zabaglione and Chianti.

Oh, and you did all this on your own?

Well, I might have had a little help from a friend.

Oh, no!

You've gone to so much trouble.

Sweat and tears.

Ready when you are.

Oh, Daniel, I'm really sorry, but something's come up.

Can we do this another night?

Yeah, yeah, no problem.

I really am sorry.

Right.

I know you didn't have this in mind, but I happen to be free this evening.

Do you want a hand getting through all that?

Well, it seems a shame to let it all go to waste.

Come on, pal.

Where's Dad?

Um, I don't know. Gym, maybe? He'll probably just meet you at the restaurant

later.

Yeah.

I thought you were brilliant on the radio, by the way. Did you like it?

I loved it.

Enjoy. No, no, it's not what you think. My date had to cancel.

Right.

Whatever you say, sir.

Bon appétit.

Thinking of doing a movie night tonight?

For the gang?

Just for me and you.

You're supposed to be seeing Harris.

Don't want to get you into any trouble, right?

It's fine.

I'll get out of it.

I'd rather be spending the time with you anyway.

What's your problem, man? This is my problem.

You better start getting used to it.

I don't want to be with Harris.

And this is happening.

Think about your family, Trudy.

It's not all about you, you know.

Thanks. What?

Picking up from me.

Who told you that?

Andy.

Well, what are friends for?

So you're giving yourself a night off after all your hard work?

Yeah. Fancy one of Rochdale's finest burgers?

You're true.

That's the burn of our people.

Would have thought it, eh?

I wouldn't have believed it for a second.

I didn't.

Oh, Jez.

I imagine that gets all fat.

Jez, are you all right, mate? I tried calling you. Yeah, just needed to clean

ears for a bit.

Can I get you a drink?

Yeah, I've a scotch, a large one.

I'm really sorry, mate.

I should have listened to you.

Thanks, Tom. You must have not known her long, mate. I mean, you're in the same

office as her. I swear to you, I didn't. I would have told you.

I cannot trust her.

I mean, you worked so closely with her.

Well, not anymore, I don't.

I've stood down.

This whole business has made my position untenable.

Fair play, mate.

I'll make sure everything's all right.

Same again? Don't you think you've had too much?

There's still only one of you, Gina.

Thanks for looking after me today.

You know what?

If I was married to a man like you, the last thing I'd be thinking about is

having an affair.

Really?

Don't worry.

I didn't say that because I wanted you to kiss me.

I wanted to make you feel a bit better.

It does make me feel better.

I really don't want

to go home tonight.

Can I stay at yours?

Why, are you leaving?

I haven't got much choice.

Remember, the boss has been shagging my wife.

I need a new set of boss prints who aren't moving to Bristol.

Leave it with me.

Who stood by you when you were worried sick about those nasty little notes?

What notes?

Parenting tips from Elton John next tonight, courtesy of the Impressions

here on BBC One. And then Summer at the Pole brings a brief window of

opportunity for the wildlife on our frozen planet at nine.

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