1 00:00:02,000 --> 00:00:03,960 I'm Libby Guthrie. So what have you been up to? 2 00:00:03,960 --> 00:00:06,240 Just persuading my dad to let me stay. 3 00:00:06,240 --> 00:00:08,440 I've got them both wrapped round my little finger. 4 00:00:08,440 --> 00:00:09,840 You know that little girl, Jess. 5 00:00:09,840 --> 00:00:11,800 She knows everything about who she is. 6 00:00:11,800 --> 00:00:13,240 I don't even know who my dad is. 7 00:00:13,240 --> 00:00:15,520 I would like you to come up with something 8 00:00:15,520 --> 00:00:18,200 to help us celebrate Jamaica. No way. 9 00:00:49,360 --> 00:00:53,720 10 00:00:53,720 --> 00:00:56,880 11 00:00:56,880 --> 00:01:00,840 12 00:01:00,840 --> 00:01:04,760 13 00:01:04,760 --> 00:01:08,360 14 00:01:08,360 --> 00:01:12,120 15 00:01:12,120 --> 00:01:16,200 16 00:01:16,200 --> 00:01:21,560 to fire, fire, firelight. 17 00:01:25,360 --> 00:01:27,520 You look gorgeous, Kelly Jo. 18 00:01:27,520 --> 00:01:29,720 Absolutely stunning. 19 00:01:29,720 --> 00:01:31,600 She looks good with normal hair, too. 20 00:01:31,600 --> 00:01:33,480 Ha. Some days she looks like 21 00:01:33,480 --> 00:01:36,640 she's been dragged through a hedge backwards. 22 00:01:36,640 --> 00:01:38,080 You've done dead well for yourself 23 00:01:38,080 --> 00:01:39,720 with this culture day stuff, you know. 24 00:01:39,720 --> 00:01:43,000 Everyone's going to love your podcast. I know it. 25 00:01:43,000 --> 00:01:47,560 Do you know what? When you have kids, you just want them to grow up and be better versions of you. 26 00:01:47,560 --> 00:01:49,720 Well, there you are. Mm. 27 00:01:49,720 --> 00:01:51,280 What? It's true. Yeah. 28 00:01:51,280 --> 00:01:53,520 You're going to make summat of yourself. 29 00:02:02,480 --> 00:02:04,120 Libby! 30 00:02:04,120 --> 00:02:07,960 Term'll be over by the time we get there. Sorry, I couldn't get in the bathroom this morning. 31 00:02:07,960 --> 00:02:11,120 Sorry. My fault. I'd have been quicker if I knew you were waiting. Don't worry, 32 00:02:11,120 --> 00:02:14,080 I know it must take you ages to do your make-up. 33 00:02:14,080 --> 00:02:16,680 I didn't sleep well last night. You're not nervous, are you? 34 00:02:16,680 --> 00:02:20,600 It's hard starting a new school when everyone's known each other for ever and I don't know anyone. 35 00:02:20,600 --> 00:02:24,600 I thought this is what you wanted. Lord knows, you pushed enough to get everyone to agree to it. 36 00:02:24,600 --> 00:02:28,440 Doesn't mean it's going to be easy starting again with no friends. Ah, you'll soon meet people. 37 00:02:28,440 --> 00:02:31,840 Yeah. The good news is you've got Coral and Amy's classes today, 38 00:02:31,840 --> 00:02:35,160 so they can introduce you to a few people. They do not need to. 39 00:02:35,160 --> 00:02:37,560 Luckily for you, sweetheart, you just happen to live 40 00:02:37,560 --> 00:02:40,120 with one of the coolest teachers in the school. 41 00:02:40,120 --> 00:02:42,600 And then there's Miss Spratt. Ha-ha. 42 00:02:42,600 --> 00:02:46,440 Hilarious! What novelty tie are you wearing today, Mr Cool? 43 00:02:52,400 --> 00:02:57,280 Oh, Mum, look, look. It looks absolutely banging! Oh, you're the best, Miss Chambers. 44 00:02:57,280 --> 00:03:00,120 Well, it's better than always having your hair scraped back in a bun. 45 00:03:00,120 --> 00:03:03,400 Well, they don't sell all that hair stuff the shops near here. 46 00:03:03,400 --> 00:03:05,040 I'll see you at school, Kelly Jo. 47 00:03:05,040 --> 00:03:07,720 I can't wait to hear your podcast played to everyone. 48 00:03:07,720 --> 00:03:10,360 All right, bye. 49 00:03:10,360 --> 00:03:12,120 What are you being funny for like that? 50 00:03:12,120 --> 00:03:14,200 You know she's only trying to help me. What? 51 00:03:14,200 --> 00:03:16,800 She acts like she knows everything. I could teach you stuff. 52 00:03:16,800 --> 00:03:19,120 I could tell you about your dad. 53 00:03:19,120 --> 00:03:21,240 What do you want to know? 54 00:03:21,240 --> 00:03:22,600 Come on, then. 55 00:03:23,720 --> 00:03:26,400 Now? Yeah. You're going to be late for school. 56 00:03:40,680 --> 00:03:43,760 Er... A personal day? 57 00:03:43,760 --> 00:03:45,400 In term time? 58 00:03:45,400 --> 00:03:49,320 That's what she said. She didn't mention anything about a personal day last week, so... 59 00:03:49,320 --> 00:03:52,400 It's a last-minute decision - a, er, family matter. 60 00:03:52,400 --> 00:03:54,800 Oh, is everything OK? Something about a sick aunt. 61 00:03:54,800 --> 00:03:57,520 She was hoping you two might take the lead for a day or two. 62 00:03:57,520 --> 00:04:00,720 Oh... Of course. I'm all over culture day anyway. 63 00:04:00,720 --> 00:04:05,200 Yeah, I could step up. Yeah. I mean, I was fine taking the lead when you two were at the academy last week. 64 00:04:05,200 --> 00:04:07,480 Then I should shoulder the workload today. 65 00:04:07,480 --> 00:04:11,800 Sort it out amongst yourselves, but give Kim a bit of time, yeah? 66 00:04:11,800 --> 00:04:14,320 Er... THEY TALK QUIETLY 67 00:04:16,800 --> 00:04:20,440 Mr Guthrie told me to come and see you about getting my timetable. Yeah. 68 00:04:20,440 --> 00:04:23,480 He texted me. Thought you might be a bit nervous on your first day. 69 00:04:23,480 --> 00:04:26,480 I wish he wouldn't do that. We decided he's not my dad at school, 70 00:04:26,480 --> 00:04:28,000 he's just any other teacher. 71 00:04:28,000 --> 00:04:31,560 Oh. Could get a bit confusing on parents' evening. 72 00:04:39,880 --> 00:04:43,280 Oh, Libby, there you are. Your dad said you were feeling a bit anxious. 73 00:04:43,280 --> 00:04:45,600 Is there anyone he hasn't told? 74 00:04:45,600 --> 00:04:48,480 I think he's just concerned for you. Is he? 75 00:04:48,480 --> 00:04:50,680 It seems to me he's decided I should just be happy 76 00:04:50,680 --> 00:04:52,640 and not complain about anything else. 77 00:04:54,400 --> 00:05:01,280 Well, sometimes, men don't always pick up on deeper emotions. 78 00:05:01,280 --> 00:05:03,520 But you can always come to me. 79 00:05:03,520 --> 00:05:05,400 It's hard enough starting a new school, 80 00:05:05,400 --> 00:05:08,560 but sometimes I feel I don't belong at home yet, either. 81 00:05:08,560 --> 00:05:10,800 I'm sure that's not true. 82 00:05:10,800 --> 00:05:12,600 Well, Amy's been lovely, but... 83 00:05:13,760 --> 00:05:18,080 ..I just feel in the way when her and Dad get on so well. 84 00:05:18,080 --> 00:05:20,680 Well, you're family. Amy's just a lodger. 85 00:05:20,680 --> 00:05:25,160 Doesn't always feel like that. It is like living with an old married couple at times. 86 00:05:25,160 --> 00:05:26,840 There you go. 87 00:05:26,840 --> 00:05:29,200 And you've got English with Miss Walker first up, 88 00:05:29,200 --> 00:05:31,640 so she can show you the ropes. 89 00:05:31,640 --> 00:05:36,000 I am 100% here to make sure you're OK. 90 00:05:51,040 --> 00:05:53,560 He was fit. 91 00:05:53,560 --> 00:05:57,600 Obvs. Er, obvs! Oh, look at that jaw line. 92 00:05:57,600 --> 00:05:59,560 Didn't come from you, did it? 93 00:06:02,000 --> 00:06:05,080 No, he was sweet, you know. Yeah. Proper funny. 94 00:06:06,320 --> 00:06:07,960 And I always thought he fancied my mate 95 00:06:07,960 --> 00:06:10,080 with the massive waps and legs up to her eyeballs. 96 00:06:10,080 --> 00:06:11,760 But he didn't, he fancied me. 97 00:06:11,760 --> 00:06:14,960 But you always told me he was like...like this wrong 'un. 98 00:06:14,960 --> 00:06:17,400 That, like, you just didn't really want to know. 99 00:06:18,600 --> 00:06:20,120 Well, it was easier that way. 100 00:06:21,960 --> 00:06:24,320 You never missed out, though, did you? 101 00:06:24,320 --> 00:06:27,000 Me and you did all right, didn't we? Yeah. 102 00:06:27,000 --> 00:06:28,720 Yeah, I just, um... 103 00:06:30,000 --> 00:06:33,480 I just can't really imagine having a kid and not wanting to see it. 104 00:06:39,040 --> 00:06:43,080 So apart from being called David and being dead funny, 105 00:06:43,080 --> 00:06:44,680 what else do you know about him? 106 00:06:44,680 --> 00:06:49,440 I know that his mum went back to the Caribbean, at some point. 107 00:06:49,440 --> 00:06:50,640 Yeah, Jamaica. 108 00:06:50,640 --> 00:06:52,040 No, she wanted to go! 109 00:06:54,320 --> 00:06:58,000 Jamaica. "Didya make 'er"? 110 00:06:58,000 --> 00:06:59,800 Jamaica! 111 00:07:01,080 --> 00:07:02,680 It's a joke. Everyone makes it. 112 00:07:04,160 --> 00:07:07,240 But, yeah, his mum. Er, she went to the Caribbean. 113 00:07:07,240 --> 00:07:10,080 I don't know... He is from Jamaica, right? 114 00:07:11,960 --> 00:07:15,320 I think so. I don't know. Does it matter? 115 00:07:15,320 --> 00:07:16,600 "Does it matter?" 116 00:07:16,600 --> 00:07:20,320 Mum, my whole podcast, yeah, is about Jamaica, 117 00:07:20,320 --> 00:07:23,680 and now you're telling me that my dad might not even be from there? 118 00:07:23,680 --> 00:07:25,280 I can't believe this! 119 00:07:26,680 --> 00:07:29,680 Well, I don't know. He still might be from Jamaica. 120 00:07:29,680 --> 00:07:31,320 Wait, where are you going? 121 00:07:35,840 --> 00:07:38,120 Good morning, everyone. A bit of an unusual day, 122 00:07:38,120 --> 00:07:40,400 but hopefully an exciting one, too. 123 00:07:40,400 --> 00:07:43,400 Kim is not with us today, so... 124 00:07:43,400 --> 00:07:46,320 ..well, myself and Lindon will be running things. 125 00:07:46,320 --> 00:07:48,120 Check out Ant and Dec over there. 126 00:07:48,120 --> 00:07:49,680 So, as many of you know, 127 00:07:49,680 --> 00:07:52,840 there are over 22 languages spoken here at Waterloo Road. 128 00:07:52,840 --> 00:07:55,880 I'm sure you'll agree that it is something to acknowledge 129 00:07:55,880 --> 00:07:57,680 and celebrate that diversity. 130 00:08:00,520 --> 00:08:04,560 The aim of these world culture days is to raise a level of engagement 131 00:08:04,560 --> 00:08:07,360 and get them to think about the rich cultures and heritages 132 00:08:07,360 --> 00:08:08,720 we have within the school. 133 00:08:08,720 --> 00:08:10,640 And, today, for the first day, 134 00:08:10,640 --> 00:08:13,040 we're going to be celebrating all things Jamaica. 135 00:08:13,040 --> 00:08:16,560 When's it British culture day? Every other day. 136 00:08:16,560 --> 00:08:19,840 Thanks, everyone, for, well, you know, changing your lesson plans 137 00:08:19,840 --> 00:08:23,200 and, er, oh, yes - we have a full Jamaican-inspired menu 138 00:08:23,200 --> 00:08:25,640 in the canteen. OTHERS: Ah! 139 00:08:27,080 --> 00:08:29,040 Thank you very much. Thank you. 140 00:08:29,040 --> 00:08:32,440 Oh, Nicky, yes. Noel, Schuey and the rest of the life skills team 141 00:08:32,440 --> 00:08:35,960 will be helping you out with the cooking. What?! Nobody told me that. 142 00:08:35,960 --> 00:08:37,760 Thank you, Nicky. Um, yes, 143 00:08:37,760 --> 00:08:41,760 so one of the highlights for today will be the podcast QandA sessions 144 00:08:41,760 --> 00:08:43,920 that Kelly Jo will be running in the library, 145 00:08:43,920 --> 00:08:45,960 with sessions open to each of the year groups. 146 00:08:45,960 --> 00:08:48,600 I've heard it and it's really quite special. 147 00:08:48,600 --> 00:08:49,720 Yeah. 148 00:08:49,720 --> 00:08:53,320 Thank you, everyone. That's, er, probably enough from us, I think. 149 00:08:53,320 --> 00:08:56,080 Er, listen, if you need anything, you know where we are, 150 00:08:56,080 --> 00:08:59,920 and just have a great day. Yeah? Thank you. Brilliant. 151 00:09:02,120 --> 00:09:03,720 I'll get that. 152 00:09:03,720 --> 00:09:04,760 After you. 153 00:09:04,760 --> 00:09:08,120 Well, that's going to be fun - them two jostling for position. 154 00:09:08,120 --> 00:09:09,880 Come back, Kim, all is forgiven. 155 00:09:09,880 --> 00:09:13,320 Just what we need - the pupils running the asylum for the day. 156 00:09:13,320 --> 00:09:15,960 Yeah, well, normally I'd agree with this idea. 157 00:09:15,960 --> 00:09:19,200 Does seem to have got Kelly Jo engaged with history for once. 158 00:09:19,200 --> 00:09:21,800 Kelly Jo's really turned things around recently. 159 00:09:21,800 --> 00:09:23,920 She's thinking about doing A-levels, you know. 160 00:09:23,920 --> 00:09:26,840 Well, that's a mini miracle in itself. 161 00:09:26,840 --> 00:09:29,880 I thought you'd be more focused on your daughter's first day at school 162 00:09:29,880 --> 00:09:31,320 than the likes of Kelly Jo. 163 00:09:31,320 --> 00:09:34,280 Well, I am, but, you know, I'm sure Libby'll be fine. 164 00:09:34,280 --> 00:09:36,560 I don't know. She seemed pretty anxious 165 00:09:36,560 --> 00:09:39,080 about meeting new people earlier. 166 00:09:39,080 --> 00:09:41,120 But she rocked up with her mum's credit card 167 00:09:41,120 --> 00:09:43,880 from the other side of the world. I think she'll be fine. 168 00:09:43,880 --> 00:09:47,120 Just cos she acts all tough does doesn't mean she is. 169 00:09:47,120 --> 00:09:49,760 We're not all as open with our feelings as you. 170 00:09:49,760 --> 00:09:54,000 Well, anyway, I appreciate you looking out for her, Coral. 171 00:09:54,000 --> 00:09:58,600 She reminds me of myself at that age. I just want to make sure she's OK. 172 00:09:58,600 --> 00:10:00,200 Oi, Samia! 173 00:10:00,200 --> 00:10:02,480 Oi, where's Kelly Jo at? No idea. 174 00:10:02,480 --> 00:10:04,920 What, late on her big day? 175 00:10:04,920 --> 00:10:06,520 Well, you know what Kels is like. 176 00:10:06,520 --> 00:10:08,640 She won't stay teacher's pet for too long. 177 00:10:12,000 --> 00:10:15,480 Hiya and welcome to my podcast, Jamaica And Me. 178 00:10:15,480 --> 00:10:17,960 I'm Kelly Jo. But, up until recently, 179 00:10:17,960 --> 00:10:20,560 I never really thought about what that means. 180 00:10:20,560 --> 00:10:23,680 Now, if you're starting to look into who you are, 181 00:10:23,680 --> 00:10:27,880 we might begin with your name or your hobbies or values. 182 00:10:27,880 --> 00:10:32,160 But someone's identity is made up of so much more than that. 183 00:10:32,160 --> 00:10:33,760 It's hard to know who you are 184 00:10:33,760 --> 00:10:35,880 if you don't really know where you come from. 185 00:10:35,880 --> 00:10:39,200 But, since finding out my dad was Jamaican, 186 00:10:39,200 --> 00:10:42,680 I've really started to feel more secure about my future. 187 00:10:42,680 --> 00:10:44,680 Yes, Miss Walters! 188 00:10:44,680 --> 00:10:47,040 Are you ready for the dream team in your kitchen later? 189 00:10:47,040 --> 00:10:49,440 Why do you think I'm about to hide all the sharp knives? 190 00:10:49,440 --> 00:10:52,320 Eh, I know the difference between my onions and shallots, me, Miss. 191 00:10:52,320 --> 00:10:55,480 It's true, Miss. Oh, wait till you try his speciality dish. 192 00:10:55,480 --> 00:10:59,720 Yeah. Er, I will need like an oak smoker and a Hibachi grill, though. 193 00:10:59,720 --> 00:11:02,200 Ha. You'll be lucky if the blender's working. Nah, Miss. 194 00:11:02,200 --> 00:11:05,600 You need the right equipment if you want the intensity of the flavour. 195 00:11:05,600 --> 00:11:07,840 I think you've been watching too many cookery shows. 196 00:11:07,840 --> 00:11:09,360 What's this masterpiece, anyway? 197 00:11:09,360 --> 00:11:13,280 It's the magic, yeah? Corn shards, er, 198 00:11:13,280 --> 00:11:15,120 cheddar puree on top, 199 00:11:15,120 --> 00:11:17,360 and then, like, freshly cut avocado. 200 00:11:19,080 --> 00:11:20,560 It's nachos, innit. 201 00:11:25,880 --> 00:11:28,920 Are you ready for your big day? Yeah. 202 00:11:28,920 --> 00:11:30,320 I understand if you're nervous, 203 00:11:30,320 --> 00:11:32,200 but you've already done all the hard work. 204 00:11:32,200 --> 00:11:34,000 Well, yeah, I've worked hard, 205 00:11:34,000 --> 00:11:36,920 but I just don't know if it's right any more. 206 00:11:36,920 --> 00:11:39,400 This is the best work I've seen you do. 207 00:11:39,400 --> 00:11:41,760 Anyway, you don't have to put up with last-minute jitters 208 00:11:41,760 --> 00:11:44,000 because we're going live at lunchtime. 209 00:11:44,000 --> 00:11:47,320 Your podcast will be downloadable so the whole school can listen. 210 00:11:58,440 --> 00:12:00,080 Hello? 211 00:12:02,440 --> 00:12:03,960 Screw the podcast! 212 00:12:28,960 --> 00:12:30,880 Oh, sorry. 213 00:12:33,960 --> 00:12:35,440 Good luck. 214 00:12:43,960 --> 00:12:46,520 Right, saltfish fritters, curried goat, 215 00:12:46,520 --> 00:12:49,280 jerk chicken and rice and plantain on the side. 216 00:12:49,280 --> 00:12:52,520 Any questions? Yeah. Why are we here? 217 00:12:52,520 --> 00:12:54,360 That is a good one. Apparently, to help me, 218 00:12:54,360 --> 00:12:57,560 but you're slowing me down, so come on, chop chop. Off you go. 219 00:12:57,560 --> 00:12:59,800 Come on! In you go, in you go. 220 00:12:59,800 --> 00:13:02,680 Aprons, gloves, hats, everything you need in there. 221 00:13:02,680 --> 00:13:05,520 Check you out! I don't get this Miss Walters at home. 222 00:13:05,520 --> 00:13:08,480 Well, you know, I only turn it on when I need to, Mr Charles. 223 00:13:08,480 --> 00:13:11,520 Oh, aye. Great job with the table, by the way. 224 00:13:11,520 --> 00:13:13,880 Eh, Miss. Whereabouts are these jalapenos? 225 00:13:13,880 --> 00:13:16,560 No, I've told you, you are not making nachos in my kitchen. 226 00:13:16,560 --> 00:13:20,600 Oh, all right, then, I'll put some of these Jamaican ingredients on, then. Jerk nachos. 227 00:13:20,600 --> 00:13:22,840 Oh, I won't say no to that. No, me neither. 228 00:13:22,840 --> 00:13:25,040 No-one is making nachos! 229 00:13:25,040 --> 00:13:27,000 What, not even if we have a Mexican day? 230 00:13:27,000 --> 00:13:31,240 Oh, no, I don't think we'll be having a Mexican culture day. 231 00:13:31,240 --> 00:13:33,480 Oh, right. So we can have the Jamaican day - 232 00:13:33,480 --> 00:13:35,520 why can't we have a Mexican day, then? 233 00:13:35,520 --> 00:13:39,120 Cos there's no Mexican students in school, you doughnut. 234 00:13:39,120 --> 00:13:41,400 Hey, Miss, can I go to the loo? 235 00:13:41,400 --> 00:13:44,360 Yes, Dean, you can go if you're back in one minute. 236 00:13:47,160 --> 00:13:51,080 I just wanted to see how your proteges were getting on, Nicky. 237 00:13:51,080 --> 00:13:53,600 Well, I mean, nobody's set fire to anything yet, so... 238 00:13:53,600 --> 00:13:55,960 Yeah. No, I'm sure you've got everything under control. 239 00:13:55,960 --> 00:13:58,000 You've got a real knack with the kids. 240 00:13:58,000 --> 00:14:00,880 Both of you. Both of us? Really? 241 00:14:00,880 --> 00:14:03,840 Yeah. I actually wanted to discuss something with you, 242 00:14:03,840 --> 00:14:06,880 if you've got a minute. I'm sure they'll be fine on their own. 243 00:14:10,400 --> 00:14:13,320 There's got to be something here I can use to make a smoker. 244 00:14:14,480 --> 00:14:15,920 No, no, no, no, no. Yeah, yeah. 245 00:14:15,920 --> 00:14:18,120 Let's...let's get someone to keep an eye on them. 246 00:14:18,120 --> 00:14:19,720 Mm-hm? Yeah. Yeah, yeah. 247 00:14:19,720 --> 00:14:21,600 BELL RINGS 248 00:14:23,760 --> 00:14:25,080 There you are! 249 00:14:25,080 --> 00:14:29,440 So are you going to give us a sneak preview of this podcast, or what? No, it's dead boring. 250 00:14:29,440 --> 00:14:32,640 Well, I ain't heard a peep out of you in days, so it had better be good, girl. 251 00:14:32,640 --> 00:14:34,640 Right, zip it, everyone. 252 00:14:36,800 --> 00:14:40,200 Kelly Jo, would you mind sitting over by the window today? 253 00:14:40,200 --> 00:14:42,320 Er... Yeah. 254 00:14:42,320 --> 00:14:47,040 We have a new pupil. I introduced her to Samia earlier, so I thought it makes sense to buddy them up. 255 00:14:47,040 --> 00:14:50,480 But I always sit next to Samia. Yeah, it's fine, Miss Walker, I can sit on my own. 256 00:14:50,480 --> 00:14:54,800 Seriously, Kelly Jo, I thought you're supposed to have this mature new attitude. 257 00:14:54,800 --> 00:14:56,240 Just for today, Kels. 258 00:14:57,760 --> 00:15:00,600 English is the lingua franca. 259 00:15:00,600 --> 00:15:03,840 But what does lingua franca mean? 260 00:15:03,840 --> 00:15:08,720 It is a language that unites those who speak other languages. 261 00:15:08,720 --> 00:15:11,520 So don't underestimate the English language, 262 00:15:11,520 --> 00:15:13,960 which spans across the globe. 263 00:15:13,960 --> 00:15:17,080 Yeah, and how does it span across the globe, then, Miss? 264 00:15:20,960 --> 00:15:25,040 Now, the kids helping you out today, it is a bit of a trial. 265 00:15:25,040 --> 00:15:28,880 I-I want you to join the life skills programme. 266 00:15:30,760 --> 00:15:33,440 What, you mean you want us to teach? 267 00:15:33,440 --> 00:15:35,960 Well, I've been looking into similar programmes, right? 268 00:15:35,960 --> 00:15:37,960 And they've had some great results 269 00:15:37,960 --> 00:15:41,120 by using support staff as role models. 270 00:15:41,120 --> 00:15:43,480 Role models! Never been called that before. 271 00:15:43,480 --> 00:15:46,560 What would we even do? Well, you could... 272 00:15:46,560 --> 00:15:50,160 You could teach them your favourite dishes. Er, basic food prep. 273 00:15:50,160 --> 00:15:53,120 Donte, I thought that you could maybe teach a maintenance lesson - 274 00:15:53,120 --> 00:15:57,400 you know, changing plugs and fuses and that kind of thing. 275 00:15:57,400 --> 00:16:01,360 I just... I really don't want to lose the life skills scheme. 276 00:16:03,120 --> 00:16:07,640 Mike's self-defence class - it didn't exactly go to plan, did it? 277 00:16:07,640 --> 00:16:08,960 Yeah. 278 00:16:08,960 --> 00:16:11,200 Well, it can't hurt to give it a go, can it? 279 00:16:11,200 --> 00:16:13,120 Mm, I don't know about that. 280 00:16:13,120 --> 00:16:15,280 The kids, they'll love it. 281 00:16:17,360 --> 00:16:20,520 Get paid extra for it? Yeah, yeah, yeah, course. 282 00:16:20,520 --> 00:16:23,320 And, right, I will be here if you need any support. 283 00:16:23,320 --> 00:16:26,160 But I've got... I've got every faith in you both. 284 00:16:26,160 --> 00:16:28,920 Right. Well, I've got to get back. I'll think about it. Yes! 285 00:16:28,920 --> 00:16:30,560 Right. Brilliant. 286 00:16:32,760 --> 00:16:36,960 Louise Bennett-Coverley's poem Colonization In Reverse looks at 287 00:16:36,960 --> 00:16:41,000 what it really means to leave your home country of Jamaica 288 00:16:41,000 --> 00:16:44,160 to start a new life in England. 289 00:16:45,160 --> 00:16:46,640 Bennett-Coverley explores... 290 00:16:46,640 --> 00:16:49,720 Sorry you got stuck with me. I didn't mean to get your mate moved. 291 00:16:49,720 --> 00:16:53,840 Not your fault. And what it means... Miss Walker seems to think she has to look out for me 292 00:16:53,840 --> 00:16:57,880 cos she's locking tonsils with my dad. Ugh. She was a pioneer. 293 00:16:57,880 --> 00:16:59,960 Since I've moved back, I've been stuck in 294 00:16:59,960 --> 00:17:02,080 with my dad, Miss Walker and Miss Spratt. 295 00:17:02,080 --> 00:17:04,480 ..she fell often stopped her... Spratt's all right. 296 00:17:04,480 --> 00:17:07,680 No, you don't have her playing show tunes from your old bedroom. 297 00:17:09,880 --> 00:17:14,160 Has anyone actually read the poem as per my request? 298 00:17:16,040 --> 00:17:17,120 Kelly Jo. 299 00:17:18,840 --> 00:17:21,840 Um... No, sorry. 300 00:17:21,840 --> 00:17:24,920 Well, that is a shame, because... 301 00:17:24,920 --> 00:17:28,960 ..the whole focus of this class is for you. 302 00:17:28,960 --> 00:17:30,320 What's that supposed to mean? 303 00:17:30,320 --> 00:17:32,680 The entire curriculum today is a celebration 304 00:17:32,680 --> 00:17:34,400 of all things Jamaican. Right. 305 00:17:34,400 --> 00:17:38,280 And you...you can't even be bothered reading the set literature. 306 00:17:38,280 --> 00:17:41,160 Well, it's not all about me, is it? It's meant to be for everyone. 307 00:17:41,160 --> 00:17:43,160 Well, you should be setting an example. 308 00:17:44,360 --> 00:17:46,520 Has anyone read it at all? 309 00:17:48,800 --> 00:17:51,800 Libby. I enjoyed the way the writer uses humour 310 00:17:51,800 --> 00:17:55,720 to poke fun and ridicule the whole idea of the colonisation. 311 00:17:55,720 --> 00:17:58,640 You can clearly see the writer strongly believes it's important 312 00:17:58,640 --> 00:18:02,480 to laugh in the face of adversity. That is very impressive, Libby. 313 00:18:02,480 --> 00:18:04,640 Yeah, and straight off the internet. 314 00:18:07,960 --> 00:18:11,280 How is everything? How's Mike? Er... 315 00:18:11,280 --> 00:18:13,880 It's a bit tense, yeah? Just being stuck at home. 316 00:18:13,880 --> 00:18:15,560 But I'm sure he'll be back once 317 00:18:15,560 --> 00:18:17,760 the safeguarding have issued their report. 318 00:18:17,760 --> 00:18:20,400 Yeah. Tomorrow's chip paper, pal. Yeah. 319 00:18:20,400 --> 00:18:22,880 It's just, you know, living and working together - 320 00:18:22,880 --> 00:18:24,720 can't even escape the drama at home. 321 00:18:26,160 --> 00:18:27,840 I mean, you must know what that's like, 322 00:18:27,840 --> 00:18:29,680 with everything with Nicky and stuff, yeah? 323 00:18:29,680 --> 00:18:31,920 Well, we're not together together. But... 324 00:18:31,920 --> 00:18:34,600 Must get on top of each other quite a lot. 325 00:18:34,600 --> 00:18:36,920 No. So to speak. Sorry. Yeah. 326 00:18:36,920 --> 00:18:38,720 Yeah, it can get a bit intense, sometimes - 327 00:18:38,720 --> 00:18:41,320 when she forgets to clean the bath after her shave, that is. 328 00:18:41,320 --> 00:18:43,160 Oh. Yeah. Very nice. 329 00:18:43,160 --> 00:18:45,080 Yes, Miss Whipaway! 330 00:18:45,080 --> 00:18:47,400 May I say you're looking rather stylish today. 331 00:18:47,400 --> 00:18:49,080 Um... What do you want, McManus? 332 00:18:49,080 --> 00:18:51,640 Do you happen to have a list of all the pupils at school? 333 00:18:51,640 --> 00:18:54,000 Well, I wouldn't be very good at my job if I didn't. 334 00:18:54,000 --> 00:18:57,120 OK, so do you have any from, like, a Central American descent 335 00:18:57,120 --> 00:18:58,440 on that list? 336 00:18:58,440 --> 00:19:00,400 Back to your lessons. Preferably Mexican. 337 00:19:00,400 --> 00:19:03,040 Go! Sorry, Miss. Sorry. 338 00:19:05,320 --> 00:19:07,200 BELL RINGS 339 00:19:11,960 --> 00:19:15,680 Yeah. Nice one, Miss. Hope you enjoy the rest of my day. 340 00:19:17,440 --> 00:19:18,600 Kelly Jo? 341 00:19:20,080 --> 00:19:23,600 Just when you think she's turned a corner, off she goes again. 342 00:19:23,600 --> 00:19:24,920 What happened? 343 00:19:24,920 --> 00:19:29,120 Well, she's full of attitude, when this entire day is about her. 344 00:19:29,120 --> 00:19:32,440 No, it's...it's about everyone. 345 00:19:32,440 --> 00:19:33,840 No. 346 00:19:33,840 --> 00:19:36,680 I'm not really sure this engagement idea is really working. 347 00:19:36,680 --> 00:19:40,760 Yes, well, it might if you encouraged the pupils a bit more. 348 00:19:42,800 --> 00:19:45,480 I feel like I'm doing something to upset your friend. 349 00:19:45,480 --> 00:19:47,880 No, it's not you. It just really means a lot to her 350 00:19:47,880 --> 00:19:50,280 that she gets everything right today. 351 00:19:50,280 --> 00:19:53,760 And she gets wound up easily when she's under pressure. Mm. 352 00:19:57,720 --> 00:19:59,560 Kelly Jo! 353 00:20:01,040 --> 00:20:03,520 Kelly Jo, what happened in English? It's Miss Walker, sir. 354 00:20:03,520 --> 00:20:05,640 She chucked me out my seat for that new girl, Libby, 355 00:20:05,640 --> 00:20:07,720 just cos she's banging her dad, which, by the way, 356 00:20:07,720 --> 00:20:09,760 is actually the grossest thing I've ever heard. 357 00:20:09,760 --> 00:20:12,360 Is this still about the podcast? I told you that it's all wrong. 358 00:20:12,360 --> 00:20:14,440 I can't do it. It's a great piece of work. 359 00:20:14,440 --> 00:20:15,960 I mean, it's almost Radio 4 worthy. 360 00:20:15,960 --> 00:20:17,480 I don't know what Radio 4 is, sir. 361 00:20:17,480 --> 00:20:19,840 That really doesn't matter. You're doing so much better. 362 00:20:19,840 --> 00:20:22,120 Why are you suddenly doubting yourself? 363 00:20:22,120 --> 00:20:24,880 Cos I always screw up, sir. 364 00:20:26,880 --> 00:20:28,480 Hey, it's OK. 365 00:20:30,280 --> 00:20:31,680 It's OK. 366 00:20:33,280 --> 00:20:35,560 I thought that my dad was Jamaican. 367 00:20:36,960 --> 00:20:40,960 And my mum's told me that he might not be. 368 00:20:40,960 --> 00:20:42,640 I don't know who I am. 369 00:20:44,480 --> 00:20:47,920 It's OK, it's OK. OK, just come over this way. 370 00:20:54,840 --> 00:20:56,800 I'm glad I caught you. 371 00:20:56,800 --> 00:20:59,760 Um... I hope I didn't make things awkward for you 372 00:20:59,760 --> 00:21:02,760 with Samia this morning. You were only trying to help. 373 00:21:02,760 --> 00:21:05,040 I thought it would be good for you to get to know Samia. 374 00:21:05,040 --> 00:21:07,160 But her friend, Kelly Jo, can be, um... 375 00:21:08,560 --> 00:21:10,120 ..a law unto herself. 376 00:21:10,120 --> 00:21:11,840 I appreciate you looking out for me. 377 00:21:11,840 --> 00:21:15,840 My dad's lucky to have you. Aw, thank you, Libby. 378 00:21:15,840 --> 00:21:19,520 You know, I can always have a word with your dad if you're uneasy with Amy in your old room. 379 00:21:19,520 --> 00:21:22,720 Oh, I'd hate to put him in a difficult position when they're so close. 380 00:21:22,720 --> 00:21:24,640 They're not that close, are they? 381 00:21:24,640 --> 00:21:27,280 I'm not saying there's anything going on. Of course not. 382 00:21:27,280 --> 00:21:30,400 It's just a bit weird to see her walking around in her underwear, 383 00:21:30,400 --> 00:21:33,800 but I guess that's just the way she is. 384 00:21:33,800 --> 00:21:35,280 She walks around in her underwear? 385 00:21:35,280 --> 00:21:37,120 Maybe she doesn't do it when you're there. 386 00:21:37,120 --> 00:21:38,400 But she does it when I'm not? 387 00:21:38,400 --> 00:21:41,480 Honestly, it's not a big deal. Please forget I said anything. 388 00:21:47,280 --> 00:21:50,960 Hey! Hello. Is Lindon around? 389 00:21:50,960 --> 00:21:52,640 Er... Teachers are complaining 390 00:21:52,640 --> 00:21:54,560 cos the heating's on the blink again 391 00:21:54,560 --> 00:21:58,360 and the council can't come out. Oh, well, I can take a look. 392 00:22:00,240 --> 00:22:02,640 Right, right. 393 00:22:02,640 --> 00:22:07,200 "Right"? No. Eh! I can be handy when I want to be, thank you. 394 00:22:07,200 --> 00:22:10,480 I just want it fixed. We're hardly giving off Caribbean vibes, are we, 395 00:22:10,480 --> 00:22:12,760 if it's minus two? HORN HONKS 396 00:22:12,760 --> 00:22:16,160 What are you doing with that? Why...? Health and safety. 397 00:22:16,160 --> 00:22:18,160 Yes, I know, but you're not a truck. 398 00:22:20,160 --> 00:22:22,440 I just thought that I was getting somewhere, 399 00:22:22,440 --> 00:22:24,760 then this happens, you know? 400 00:22:28,000 --> 00:22:31,560 I know that you're thinking that you don't know who you are right now... 401 00:22:32,960 --> 00:22:36,080 ..but none of that changes the great work that you've done. 402 00:22:36,080 --> 00:22:39,160 Yeah, our pasts are important, but... 403 00:22:39,160 --> 00:22:41,000 ..it's not as important as the future. 404 00:22:42,560 --> 00:22:46,880 Where you're headed is much more important than where you've been. 405 00:22:46,880 --> 00:22:48,960 Oh, that's a bit cringe, that, sir... 406 00:22:51,000 --> 00:22:52,960 Yeah, but I'm right, though, aren't I? 407 00:22:54,200 --> 00:22:56,640 Yeah. KNOCK AT DOOR 408 00:22:59,080 --> 00:23:02,120 I've got a class out here wanting to come in for your QandA. 409 00:23:04,120 --> 00:23:05,360 Are you ready? 410 00:23:07,200 --> 00:23:08,960 Yup. 411 00:23:08,960 --> 00:23:10,280 OK. Let's do it. 412 00:23:10,280 --> 00:23:13,920 Hiya, come on in. Sorry, let me move my stuff. 413 00:23:15,160 --> 00:23:16,880 414 00:23:19,000 --> 00:23:21,560 415 00:23:22,880 --> 00:23:24,960 416 00:23:26,640 --> 00:23:28,520 417 00:23:30,680 --> 00:23:32,680 418 00:23:32,680 --> 00:23:34,560 419 00:23:34,560 --> 00:23:36,720 420 00:23:38,440 --> 00:23:40,960 421 00:23:43,280 --> 00:23:45,960 Look at the state of that, Dean. Look at it. 422 00:23:45,960 --> 00:23:48,880 And you've got half an egg in there, as well, the shell! 423 00:23:48,880 --> 00:23:50,920 And you've not prepped the cucumbers, either. 424 00:23:50,920 --> 00:23:52,520 No, I can't, Nicky. I'm allergic. 425 00:23:52,520 --> 00:23:56,480 Excuse me - Mrs Walters from now on, now that I an actual teacher. 426 00:23:56,480 --> 00:23:59,120 Oooh! Fine. I still can't do it. 427 00:23:59,120 --> 00:24:01,560 Right, well, someone else is going to have to do it, then. 428 00:24:01,560 --> 00:24:03,320 Noel, you do it. Are you joking? 429 00:24:03,320 --> 00:24:04,920 Do I look like I'm joking? 430 00:24:04,920 --> 00:24:07,600 Will you behave with them? They cost money. Come on. 431 00:24:07,600 --> 00:24:08,960 And stop eating them! 432 00:24:08,960 --> 00:24:11,240 You didn't tell him. Cos that's her fella. 433 00:24:11,240 --> 00:24:12,520 Hey, we just to live together. 434 00:24:12,520 --> 00:24:15,120 Not that it's any of your business, though, anyway. 435 00:24:17,080 --> 00:24:19,320 Mum! Whoa! 436 00:24:19,320 --> 00:24:22,200 Oi, its Miss Walters to you and all, mate. What now? 437 00:24:22,200 --> 00:24:25,600 You forgot to wash my PE kit. Tonya, I'm sorry. OK? 438 00:24:25,600 --> 00:24:28,400 It's this flipping banquet and this new teaching thing. 439 00:24:28,400 --> 00:24:30,720 What teaching thing? Don't ask, OK? 440 00:24:30,720 --> 00:24:33,000 Just go and raid the lost property box. Again? 441 00:24:33,000 --> 00:24:34,680 Just go! Ugh! 442 00:24:36,760 --> 00:24:38,240 And who's stirring the rice? 443 00:24:39,400 --> 00:24:41,360 Where's Noel gone? 444 00:24:41,360 --> 00:24:43,400 Noel, get that out of your mouth now 445 00:24:43,400 --> 00:24:45,520 and, Schuey, get that off your head now. 446 00:24:45,520 --> 00:24:49,120 What is going on in here? OK. Miss, shall we take a minute outside, 447 00:24:49,120 --> 00:24:51,520 have a little breather, yeah? I think that's for the best. 448 00:24:51,520 --> 00:24:54,400 PUPILS: Ooh! Hey, pipe down, you lot. Get back to work. 449 00:24:55,480 --> 00:24:56,880 Yes, sir! 450 00:24:56,880 --> 00:24:58,360 Go on, sir! 451 00:24:59,360 --> 00:25:01,640 Life skills. Yeah, all right. 452 00:25:01,640 --> 00:25:04,320 Should teach just-about-scraping-by skills. 453 00:25:04,320 --> 00:25:05,760 It's just been a mad morning. 454 00:25:05,760 --> 00:25:07,720 SHE SIGHS 455 00:25:07,720 --> 00:25:09,120 I need that extra money. 456 00:25:11,240 --> 00:25:13,960 And I would love to teach, but I'm just going... 457 00:25:13,960 --> 00:25:16,920 I'm just going to tell Joe. I'm going to tell him it's off. 458 00:25:16,920 --> 00:25:20,560 I need to focus on being just a mum and a dinner lady. 459 00:25:20,560 --> 00:25:22,800 "Just a mum and a dinner lady"? 460 00:25:22,800 --> 00:25:27,080 Yeah, and the rest. Yeah? Chuck in... Chuck in crowd control. 461 00:25:27,080 --> 00:25:30,000 Agony aunt. Izzie's nail lady, my hairdresser. 462 00:25:30,000 --> 00:25:31,680 Nice try. Thank you. 463 00:25:31,680 --> 00:25:34,520 Come on, man. Where's that feisty can-do attitude, eh? 464 00:25:34,520 --> 00:25:37,600 Maybe it's under that pile of goat's meat that needs cooking in there. 465 00:25:43,880 --> 00:25:44,920 Look... 466 00:25:46,200 --> 00:25:48,440 ..this whole single-parent thing baffled me. 467 00:25:49,600 --> 00:25:51,920 I mean, you've got half the energy, 468 00:25:51,920 --> 00:25:53,640 you know, half the brain space... 469 00:25:55,080 --> 00:25:57,760 ..but you get twice the love, 470 00:25:57,760 --> 00:26:00,200 and twice the gratitude. 471 00:26:00,200 --> 00:26:02,160 And twice the washing. 472 00:26:02,160 --> 00:26:04,280 LAUGHING: Yeah! Yeah, that, too. 473 00:26:08,640 --> 00:26:11,320 Hey, Look, I've seen the way that Tonya and Preston 474 00:26:11,320 --> 00:26:13,400 appreciate you, Nick. 475 00:26:13,400 --> 00:26:15,720 And I've got to say, I think you're nailing it. 476 00:26:17,760 --> 00:26:20,480 And, look, if you want to be a teacher? 477 00:26:20,480 --> 00:26:22,720 Well, I think you'll nail that, too. 478 00:26:24,280 --> 00:26:25,960 Yeah, go on, then. All right. 479 00:26:25,960 --> 00:26:30,080 There we go. Was that a smile, then? PHONE PINGS 480 00:26:30,080 --> 00:26:31,640 Oh. 481 00:26:31,640 --> 00:26:33,560 Right, I've got a boiler that needs fixing. 482 00:26:33,560 --> 00:26:35,760 You get cooking that curry, you, cos I'm starving. 483 00:26:35,760 --> 00:26:37,920 Hey, there's more than twice the amount of cooking 484 00:26:37,920 --> 00:26:40,760 since I've moved in with you, and all. I'll see you later. 485 00:26:45,960 --> 00:26:49,080 For people like my grandad, it must've felt well weird, 486 00:26:49,080 --> 00:26:51,640 knowing that the country that once ruled them 487 00:26:51,640 --> 00:26:54,120 was now, like, asking for their help. 488 00:26:54,120 --> 00:26:56,920 So I like to see him and his mates 489 00:26:56,920 --> 00:26:59,160 like, you know, in them proper nice shoes, 490 00:26:59,160 --> 00:27:01,800 like, looking dead fancy and, er... 491 00:27:03,080 --> 00:27:05,480 Well, you know... You know when you're, like, 492 00:27:05,480 --> 00:27:08,880 really, really, really looking forward to something 493 00:27:08,880 --> 00:27:12,360 and then it comes about and it's a bit meh? 494 00:27:12,360 --> 00:27:14,240 THEY LAUGH 495 00:27:14,240 --> 00:27:17,640 OK, folks, I see Dean at the door, which means it's nearly lunchtime. 496 00:27:17,640 --> 00:27:20,880 So let's thank Kelly Jo for the podcast and the QandA. 497 00:27:27,880 --> 00:27:30,120 Yes. So good. 498 00:27:31,960 --> 00:27:34,200 Hi. Check you out. 499 00:27:34,200 --> 00:27:36,640 They're all clapping, so you couldn't have been terrible. 500 00:27:36,640 --> 00:27:38,840 SHE LAUGHSS 501 00:27:38,840 --> 00:27:41,680 Yeah. So, are you coming for some scran, then? 502 00:27:41,680 --> 00:27:44,560 Ah, I'm not very hungry. Sorry. 503 00:27:44,560 --> 00:27:46,000 What? Are you serious? 504 00:27:46,000 --> 00:27:48,080 I've been working me arse off in the kitchen all day 505 00:27:48,080 --> 00:27:49,840 and you're not even going to try it? 506 00:27:51,320 --> 00:27:53,480 MOCK JAMAICAN ACCENT: Oh, come on, then, gal. 507 00:27:53,480 --> 00:27:56,320 Come on, let me take you for some rice and peas. 508 00:27:56,320 --> 00:27:58,240 Oh, you're not supposed to do that. 509 00:27:58,240 --> 00:28:00,120 What, not even on Jamaica Day? 510 00:28:00,120 --> 00:28:02,800 Especially not on Jamaica Day. 511 00:28:02,800 --> 00:28:04,280 All right, fine. 512 00:28:04,280 --> 00:28:06,640 You're not getting out of trying my rice. No. 513 00:28:07,840 --> 00:28:11,600 Listen, yeah? If I get food poisoning, I'm blaming you. 514 00:28:11,600 --> 00:28:13,760 If you get food poisoning, I'll get it too! 515 00:28:13,760 --> 00:28:15,000 THEY LAUGH 516 00:28:15,000 --> 00:28:18,720 Come on. All right. Um... Dean. 517 00:28:18,720 --> 00:28:21,560 I need to talk to you in private later, if that's OK. 518 00:28:21,560 --> 00:28:24,040 Yeah. Yeah, I'll take you somewhere private. 519 00:28:24,040 --> 00:28:25,320 Don't worry about that. 520 00:28:25,320 --> 00:28:27,240 After you've had some scran. 521 00:28:27,240 --> 00:28:28,760 Come on. OK. 522 00:28:39,120 --> 00:28:42,240 Oh, cheese and pickle - my favourite. 523 00:28:42,240 --> 00:28:43,760 That one had all the pickle on! 524 00:28:43,760 --> 00:28:45,480 MUFFLED: Sorry, I've got a mouthful now. 525 00:28:45,480 --> 00:28:47,680 Right, well, you're making the sandwiches tomorrow, 526 00:28:47,680 --> 00:28:49,960 and I want extra pickle! OK. 527 00:28:49,960 --> 00:28:53,280 Didn't realise you, er, shared lunch. 528 00:28:53,280 --> 00:28:55,400 Well, it's just as easy to make for two, 529 00:28:55,400 --> 00:28:57,560 but there's enough for three if you're hungry. 530 00:28:57,560 --> 00:29:00,800 Well, anything to save me from food prepared by Schuey Weaver. 531 00:29:00,800 --> 00:29:04,040 So, have you thought about what happens now Libby's staying? 532 00:29:04,040 --> 00:29:07,720 Will Amy be making a move? 533 00:29:07,720 --> 00:29:11,920 Well, I don't think it'd be fair to just throw her out. 534 00:29:11,920 --> 00:29:15,800 And it's quite nice that Libby's got a female role model around. 535 00:29:15,800 --> 00:29:19,200 And you think Amy's the best person for that? 536 00:29:19,200 --> 00:29:22,320 Well, why wouldn't she be? You tell me. 537 00:29:22,320 --> 00:29:25,000 Well, she's young and fun, 538 00:29:25,000 --> 00:29:27,640 and she works hard and gets the job done. 539 00:29:27,640 --> 00:29:29,040 SHE SCOFFS 540 00:29:29,040 --> 00:29:32,640 Well, you clearly know her a lot better than I do. 541 00:29:34,600 --> 00:29:36,640 What about your sarnie? 542 00:29:36,640 --> 00:29:38,400 I've lost my appetite. 543 00:29:47,560 --> 00:29:49,880 CHATTER 544 00:29:49,880 --> 00:29:52,880 Look, you did this. 545 00:29:52,880 --> 00:29:54,600 What do you think? 546 00:29:54,600 --> 00:29:56,520 Yeah. Do you like it? 547 00:29:56,520 --> 00:29:58,360 Yeah. It's good, innit? 548 00:30:00,880 --> 00:30:02,640 Saltfish fritter? 549 00:30:02,640 --> 00:30:04,960 MORE STERNLY: Saltfish fritter? 550 00:30:04,960 --> 00:30:10,440 REGGAE PLAYS 551 00:30:24,080 --> 00:30:25,400 Kels! 552 00:30:25,400 --> 00:30:26,480 Hey. 553 00:30:26,480 --> 00:30:28,360 I've been looking for you since English 554 00:30:28,360 --> 00:30:31,400 to tell you how amazing it all is. Thank you. 555 00:30:31,400 --> 00:30:34,640 I'm so glad that everyone gets to see how brilliant you are. 556 00:30:34,640 --> 00:30:36,120 Shut up, man. Soppy. 557 00:30:36,120 --> 00:30:39,480 You were out of order, though, not moving for Libby. 558 00:30:39,480 --> 00:30:40,720 She winds me up, Sam. 559 00:30:40,720 --> 00:30:42,600 So she's only been here for one morning. 560 00:30:42,600 --> 00:30:44,560 Oh, come on, she's just trying to be nice. 561 00:30:44,560 --> 00:30:46,840 And I told her about your talk and she's going. 562 00:30:46,840 --> 00:30:48,880 Put yourself in her shoes, Kels. 563 00:30:48,880 --> 00:30:52,240 She don't even know anyone here and she's got you staring her down. 564 00:30:52,240 --> 00:30:54,160 Hi. Hi. 565 00:30:54,160 --> 00:30:56,080 Um... 566 00:30:56,080 --> 00:30:58,120 Here we go. Thanks. 567 00:30:59,600 --> 00:31:02,760 I am sorry if I was out of order before. 568 00:31:02,760 --> 00:31:04,920 Don't worry about it. Your talk looks dead good. 569 00:31:04,920 --> 00:31:07,440 I can't wait to hear what you've got to say. Thanks. 570 00:31:07,440 --> 00:31:10,480 Ooh, I've really been craving jerk chicken. 571 00:31:10,480 --> 00:31:12,320 Have you had any cravings, Kelly Jo? 572 00:31:13,600 --> 00:31:14,880 None. 573 00:31:14,880 --> 00:31:16,040 Oh... 574 00:31:17,400 --> 00:31:20,000 Catch you later. Bye. Bye, Dean. 575 00:31:20,000 --> 00:31:22,200 Oh, er...bye? 576 00:31:23,960 --> 00:31:25,920 Um... 577 00:31:25,920 --> 00:31:28,600 Dean, there's something I need to talk to you about. 578 00:31:28,600 --> 00:31:30,160 Yes, Kelly Jo! Hey, nice one today. 579 00:31:30,160 --> 00:31:32,400 It's been proper enlightening, innit? Yeah, yeah. 580 00:31:32,400 --> 00:31:34,560 Everyone's saying they've learned summat and that. 581 00:31:34,560 --> 00:31:35,840 So I did have a question, yeah? 582 00:31:35,840 --> 00:31:39,440 So how did you manage to convince, like, Mr King to have this day? 583 00:31:39,440 --> 00:31:42,120 Um, it's not my day. That's what I'm trying to say. 584 00:31:42,120 --> 00:31:44,280 Everyone's getting something out of it. Right. 585 00:31:44,280 --> 00:31:47,600 Yeah? So if someone like me want to do something like this, 586 00:31:47,600 --> 00:31:49,600 how do I go about it? 587 00:31:49,600 --> 00:31:52,240 OK, right, OK, OK, just picture this, right, yeah? 588 00:31:52,240 --> 00:31:54,280 Yeah. So, first period, yeah? 589 00:31:54,280 --> 00:31:57,400 In the morning, sound of panpipes fill in the air, right? 590 00:31:57,400 --> 00:32:00,080 The waft of chipotle coming out of the canteen, yeah? 591 00:32:00,080 --> 00:32:03,000 Everyone's all like "Arriba, arriba," all ready for the fiesta. 592 00:32:03,000 --> 00:32:06,720 He just wants to have a Mexican day so he can make his nachos. 593 00:32:06,720 --> 00:32:09,680 Not everyone likes a fiesta, innit? Are you serious, Noel? 594 00:32:10,800 --> 00:32:14,640 Do you know that this is all about, like, unheard voices 595 00:32:14,640 --> 00:32:17,360 and people finally having a say? 596 00:32:17,360 --> 00:32:19,720 And you want to make it about junk food, yeah? 597 00:32:19,720 --> 00:32:21,520 Whoa! 598 00:32:21,520 --> 00:32:24,240 Wow! OK. Junk food's harsh. 599 00:32:24,240 --> 00:32:26,800 I only thought, right, that we could all have a laugh. 600 00:32:26,800 --> 00:32:29,560 Yeah, well, it's not really about what do you think, is it? 601 00:32:29,560 --> 00:32:30,800 Grow up, mate. 602 00:32:30,800 --> 00:32:34,040 What? I swear, you said you liked my nachos. 603 00:32:34,040 --> 00:32:35,400 Grow up, mate. 604 00:32:36,840 --> 00:32:38,480 WHISPERING: It's not about you! 605 00:32:40,600 --> 00:32:42,760 BELL RINGS 606 00:32:45,200 --> 00:32:47,560 Welcome to my day of culture. 607 00:32:47,560 --> 00:32:51,640 Well, it's not just my day, it's a day for everyone. 608 00:32:51,640 --> 00:32:54,200 I really want to thank Mr King 609 00:32:54,200 --> 00:32:56,760 for giving me the chance to do this podcast, 610 00:32:56,760 --> 00:33:00,880 and, yeah, for being so supportive as I found out about my heritage. 611 00:33:02,520 --> 00:33:03,840 Sorry about that. 612 00:33:03,840 --> 00:33:05,440 Nothing worse than being late. 613 00:33:06,880 --> 00:33:08,040 It's OK. 614 00:33:09,400 --> 00:33:10,600 Um... SHE CLEARS HER THROAT 615 00:33:10,600 --> 00:33:13,200 Like I was saying, I'll play the podcast 616 00:33:13,200 --> 00:33:16,600 and then you guys can ask me any questions after. 617 00:33:16,600 --> 00:33:21,040 So, yeah, this podcast is really important to me. 618 00:33:21,040 --> 00:33:24,160 After finding out that my dad is Jamaican, 619 00:33:24,160 --> 00:33:26,360 although I don't really know him, 620 00:33:26,360 --> 00:33:29,320 I really, really wanted to find out what that meant 621 00:33:29,320 --> 00:33:31,040 for me and my future. 622 00:33:31,040 --> 00:33:33,480 Sometimes it is easy to underestimate 623 00:33:33,480 --> 00:33:37,080 what a small island is capable of, so I really hope... 624 00:33:37,080 --> 00:33:39,120 PHONE RINGS ..after all these lessons today, 625 00:33:39,120 --> 00:33:42,600 you guys can appreciate this place... Donte? ..a little bit more. 626 00:33:42,600 --> 00:33:45,640 What? Wait, what about the boiler? Yeah. 627 00:33:45,640 --> 00:33:49,280 Before I start, does anybody have any questions? 628 00:33:51,240 --> 00:33:53,160 Have you ever been to Jamaica? 629 00:33:55,720 --> 00:33:59,200 No, I haven't, but I'd like to one day. 630 00:33:59,200 --> 00:34:02,920 Hang on, this presentation is about a place you've never been 631 00:34:02,920 --> 00:34:05,360 and a dad you've never met? LAUGHTER 632 00:34:05,360 --> 00:34:06,880 Well, that's not fair. 633 00:34:06,880 --> 00:34:10,120 I mean, it's important to know about our past generation 634 00:34:10,120 --> 00:34:13,200 so we know what we're passing on to our future generation. 635 00:34:13,200 --> 00:34:14,840 I mean, if you ever become a mum, 636 00:34:14,840 --> 00:34:17,280 you'll want to be able to teach 'em about their heritage, 637 00:34:17,280 --> 00:34:19,040 won't you, Kelly Jo? 638 00:34:19,040 --> 00:34:20,840 You know, if you've got something to say, 639 00:34:20,840 --> 00:34:22,640 why don't you just say it, Libby? 640 00:34:22,640 --> 00:34:24,720 She's trying to stick up for you, Kels. 641 00:34:24,720 --> 00:34:26,760 It's not her fault you keep banging on 642 00:34:26,760 --> 00:34:29,680 about a country you know nothing about. 643 00:34:29,680 --> 00:34:32,880 What's the matter, Kelly Jo? Have I said something to upset you? 644 00:34:36,160 --> 00:34:38,800 You know you have, you evil cow, Libby Guthrie! 645 00:34:38,800 --> 00:34:40,960 PANICKED SHOUTING 646 00:34:42,080 --> 00:34:43,760 SHE ROARS 647 00:34:43,760 --> 00:34:46,280 We'll get it sorted. Just leave it with me, yeah? 648 00:34:46,280 --> 00:34:49,320 Oh, hey, how did Libby get on in class this morning? 649 00:34:49,320 --> 00:34:51,840 Everything OK? Well, I thought you were of the opinion 650 00:34:51,840 --> 00:34:53,320 she could take care of herself. 651 00:34:53,320 --> 00:34:56,840 STUDENTS CHANT: Fight! Fight! Fight! You want to say something, say it! 652 00:34:56,840 --> 00:34:58,960 STUDENTS SHOUT 653 00:34:58,960 --> 00:35:02,000 She is his daughter. Yes, I know, but I'm just saying... 654 00:35:02,000 --> 00:35:05,040 Maybe you should stay out of their family business, 655 00:35:05,040 --> 00:35:07,080 instead of hanging around all the time, 656 00:35:07,080 --> 00:35:09,640 making cosy lunches in your underwear. What?! 657 00:35:09,640 --> 00:35:12,240 Have you ever thought they might need some private family time? 658 00:35:12,240 --> 00:35:15,480 Libby has confided in me, 659 00:35:15,480 --> 00:35:18,520 and she is really struggling with her mental health. 660 00:35:18,520 --> 00:35:21,040 SHOUTING 661 00:35:25,880 --> 00:35:27,680 Whoa, whoa, whoa, no running the corridor! 662 00:35:27,680 --> 00:35:28,880 We're going to miss it. 663 00:35:28,880 --> 00:35:31,680 It's all kicking off with Kelly Jo and Mr Guthrie's kid. 664 00:35:33,320 --> 00:35:35,680 SHE ROARS No, no, put it down. 665 00:35:35,680 --> 00:35:37,640 Oh, my God, she's a proper psycho. 666 00:35:37,640 --> 00:35:39,200 Why do you always ruin everything? 667 00:35:39,200 --> 00:35:41,560 It was that evil cow. She knew exactly what she was doing. 668 00:35:41,560 --> 00:35:43,360 She didn't say or do anything, Kels. 669 00:35:43,360 --> 00:35:44,960 Oh, right, yeah! 670 00:35:44,960 --> 00:35:46,760 What, acting all innocent? 671 00:35:46,760 --> 00:35:48,800 But I see you, I swear... 672 00:35:48,800 --> 00:35:50,560 SHE SHOUTS Come on! 673 00:35:50,560 --> 00:35:53,160 Calm down, calm down. All right, show's over. 674 00:35:53,160 --> 00:35:54,960 Everybody out! 675 00:35:54,960 --> 00:35:56,880 SHE SOBS 676 00:35:58,160 --> 00:35:59,480 Sam... 677 00:36:02,920 --> 00:36:04,880 NICKY: We shouldn't underestimate ourselves. 678 00:36:04,880 --> 00:36:07,240 My lunch wasn't a total disaster. 679 00:36:07,240 --> 00:36:08,560 Yeah? Mm. 680 00:36:08,560 --> 00:36:11,560 Stace even used the phrase, "slightly under-seasoned," 681 00:36:11,560 --> 00:36:14,480 which took me by surprise. Yeah, well, the fish was, to be fair. 682 00:36:14,480 --> 00:36:17,000 Hey. I'm joking! I'm joking. 683 00:36:18,800 --> 00:36:21,520 And, as much as I hate to admit it... 684 00:36:22,800 --> 00:36:25,880 ..you have kept me going over the last year as well. 685 00:36:25,880 --> 00:36:28,920 I have? Yeah, of course. 686 00:36:28,920 --> 00:36:33,720 Just, you know, the kindness you've shown me after everything. 687 00:36:33,720 --> 00:36:36,480 How you are with the kids. 688 00:36:36,480 --> 00:36:39,280 I don't know how you do it. Lesser man would have fallen flat. 689 00:36:41,160 --> 00:36:44,280 Yeah, well, two broken singletons, us. 690 00:36:44,280 --> 00:36:45,680 Mm. 691 00:36:45,680 --> 00:36:47,520 Better together though, aren't we? 692 00:37:00,200 --> 00:37:02,520 I'm sorry. 693 00:37:02,520 --> 00:37:03,760 Wait a minute. 694 00:37:17,720 --> 00:37:21,040 You haven't done anything like this all term. 695 00:37:21,040 --> 00:37:22,920 What happened today? 696 00:37:22,920 --> 00:37:25,600 It's just Mr Guthrie's kid winding me up. 697 00:37:27,840 --> 00:37:31,400 She's been here five minutes. How's she done that? 698 00:37:31,400 --> 00:37:33,960 And, look, even if someone is goading you, 699 00:37:33,960 --> 00:37:35,760 you don't have to react. 700 00:37:35,760 --> 00:37:37,080 You're a different person 701 00:37:37,080 --> 00:37:41,160 to the girl that was smashing up the music room all those months ago. 702 00:37:41,160 --> 00:37:43,560 Yeah, I know I am. 703 00:37:43,560 --> 00:37:46,400 Is it just Libby winding you up? 704 00:37:47,680 --> 00:37:49,280 Cos I find that hard to believe. 705 00:37:52,600 --> 00:37:55,640 Even if she does have a resting bitch face. 706 00:37:55,640 --> 00:37:57,680 Officially did not say that. 707 00:37:57,680 --> 00:37:59,640 I literally just heard you, Miss. 708 00:38:05,120 --> 00:38:06,600 I just feel like... 709 00:38:08,120 --> 00:38:09,760 ..like no matter what I do... 710 00:38:11,200 --> 00:38:12,840 ..I'm just always going to mess up. 711 00:38:14,480 --> 00:38:17,200 Like maybe I'm not meant to be successful, cos... 712 00:38:18,640 --> 00:38:23,600 ..every time I get close to achieving something, I just... 713 00:38:23,600 --> 00:38:25,560 Well, don't say that, that's not true. 714 00:38:28,000 --> 00:38:32,400 You've just had a setback today, that is all. 715 00:38:32,400 --> 00:38:35,200 Maybe my whole life is just one big setback, Miss. 716 00:38:39,000 --> 00:38:40,120 Hey! 717 00:38:42,840 --> 00:38:44,240 What's going on, Kelly Jo? 718 00:38:48,400 --> 00:38:50,880 You know you can talk to me, right? 719 00:38:50,880 --> 00:38:53,080 I think it's just my meds. 720 00:38:53,080 --> 00:38:54,960 Think I need to, like, up them. 721 00:39:03,320 --> 00:39:04,680 OK. 722 00:39:06,520 --> 00:39:09,040 Just remember that there are so many things 723 00:39:09,040 --> 00:39:11,600 that can affect your behaviour - 724 00:39:11,600 --> 00:39:14,120 sleep, appetite, hormones. 725 00:39:18,200 --> 00:39:22,760 Hey, don't beat yourself up, yeah? Yeah. 726 00:39:22,760 --> 00:39:25,920 You'll have to go to the BU for now, but I'll speak to Mr King. 727 00:39:29,280 --> 00:39:32,240 On her first day. Oh, her mum's going to have a field day. 728 00:39:32,240 --> 00:39:35,200 "She's only been with you two weeks and she's already been in a fight." 729 00:39:35,200 --> 00:39:36,800 It was hardly Libby's fault. 730 00:39:36,800 --> 00:39:38,600 Yeah, well, I just can't believe 731 00:39:38,600 --> 00:39:41,160 I actually thought that Kelly Jo was trying to change. 732 00:39:41,160 --> 00:39:42,680 She is. 733 00:39:42,680 --> 00:39:44,920 Oh, come on, Lindon. 734 00:39:44,920 --> 00:39:48,000 I get what you're trying to do, but are you surprised? 735 00:39:48,000 --> 00:39:52,760 Investing in kids like Kelly Jo is a high-risk strategy. 736 00:39:52,760 --> 00:39:55,680 "Kids like Kelly Jo"? What does that mean? 737 00:39:55,680 --> 00:40:00,080 Kids like Kelly Jo, exactly what I said. 738 00:40:00,080 --> 00:40:04,560 So you're saying that only children who are...conventional 739 00:40:04,560 --> 00:40:06,040 deserve a chance to excel? 740 00:40:06,040 --> 00:40:09,360 No, I really don't think that's what Coral was trying to say. 741 00:40:09,360 --> 00:40:13,680 Black children need continuous sustained support. 742 00:40:13,680 --> 00:40:19,440 Right. Kelly Jo messed up, but she... I mean, she knows it. 743 00:40:19,440 --> 00:40:22,320 All I'm saying is, and I'm just asking you, 744 00:40:22,320 --> 00:40:26,320 please don't reattach the label she's worked so hard to shake off. 745 00:40:29,640 --> 00:40:31,440 Fine. 746 00:40:31,440 --> 00:40:34,320 But just keep her away from my daughter. 747 00:40:43,640 --> 00:40:45,440 What's that? 748 00:40:45,440 --> 00:40:47,320 Smoked paprika guacamole. 749 00:40:50,480 --> 00:40:54,200 I decided to make 'em to say sorry for upsetting Kelly Jo, 750 00:40:54,200 --> 00:40:56,800 but...she got thrown in the BU. 751 00:40:58,800 --> 00:41:00,680 I didn't mean to upset anyone. 752 00:41:00,680 --> 00:41:04,600 Yeah, well sometimes you can upset people without realising. 753 00:41:04,600 --> 00:41:06,320 Just want to make people happy, Miss. 754 00:41:06,320 --> 00:41:08,840 It doesn't work out that way all the time, does it, Noel? 755 00:41:08,840 --> 00:41:11,440 Cos sometimes you can hurt people that you care about, 756 00:41:11,440 --> 00:41:13,360 without meaning to. All right. 757 00:41:13,360 --> 00:41:15,440 Didn't think it upset her that much. 758 00:41:17,280 --> 00:41:18,840 Just saying. 759 00:41:20,440 --> 00:41:23,480 Right, come on, then. Let's give these a try. 760 00:41:23,480 --> 00:41:24,800 Let's have a go. 761 00:41:31,360 --> 00:41:32,680 Mm. 762 00:41:32,680 --> 00:41:34,440 Actually really good. Yeah? 763 00:41:36,320 --> 00:41:39,920 When I were a kid, I refused to eat anything 764 00:41:39,920 --> 00:41:41,520 except, like, nuggets and chips, 765 00:41:41,520 --> 00:41:45,520 and my nan took us to a Mexican place down the road 766 00:41:45,520 --> 00:41:49,320 and I were fuming, me - they had no fried food or anything, 767 00:41:49,320 --> 00:41:52,040 but they had these, and, well, I tried them 768 00:41:52,040 --> 00:41:54,360 and it was like a whole world opened up for me. 769 00:41:55,880 --> 00:41:59,320 You got to try things, innit? You'll never know what you might like. 770 00:42:02,760 --> 00:42:05,000 You're wiser than you look, you, aren't you? 771 00:42:06,480 --> 00:42:08,760 Was that a compliment? SHE LAUGHS 772 00:42:08,760 --> 00:42:10,880 Right, I'll tell you what - 773 00:42:10,880 --> 00:42:13,840 you come and do my cooking classes 774 00:42:13,840 --> 00:42:16,720 and we'll get these on the menu one day. 775 00:42:16,720 --> 00:42:18,560 You... Really? Mm-hm. 776 00:42:18,560 --> 00:42:20,360 That... You won't regret this, right? 777 00:42:20,360 --> 00:42:21,920 So I have got this great idea 778 00:42:21,920 --> 00:42:24,400 on how we can, like, fully deconstruct beans on toast. 779 00:42:24,400 --> 00:42:26,960 Right, OK, just hang on a minute, Heston. 780 00:42:26,960 --> 00:42:29,840 Let's focus on the nachos for now, yeah? 781 00:43:00,480 --> 00:43:03,720 Oh, I need the toilet, Mr Todd. 782 00:43:03,720 --> 00:43:06,040 I think I ate something a bit dodgy last night. 783 00:43:07,640 --> 00:43:10,800 Oh, God, it's coming up. Yeah, go on. Thank you. 784 00:43:12,440 --> 00:43:14,280 Urgh... Thanks. 785 00:43:20,000 --> 00:43:22,080 You all right? Yeah. 786 00:43:22,080 --> 00:43:24,080 I heard about what happened. 787 00:43:24,080 --> 00:43:27,200 Imagine getting stuck in the BU on your big day. 788 00:43:27,200 --> 00:43:28,440 Oh, right, yeah. 789 00:43:28,440 --> 00:43:31,120 Yeah, well, it was Libby's fault, right? 790 00:43:31,120 --> 00:43:34,920 I should have known that Guthrie's child would have been a devil. 791 00:43:34,920 --> 00:43:37,520 Yeah, it's not just that, though, is it? 792 00:43:37,520 --> 00:43:39,000 Look, I know what's going on. 793 00:43:41,240 --> 00:43:43,760 See, I knew she would have told you. 794 00:43:43,760 --> 00:43:46,560 She's an evil cow, Dean. I would have told you about it. 795 00:43:46,560 --> 00:43:47,760 I haven't even done the test. 796 00:43:47,760 --> 00:43:50,800 What? What test? 797 00:43:50,800 --> 00:43:54,040 The test that Libby's told you about. 798 00:43:54,040 --> 00:43:56,160 What? I haven't spoken to Libby. 799 00:43:56,160 --> 00:43:57,280 Was chatting to Preston, 800 00:43:57,280 --> 00:44:00,040 he said your mum texted him saying you're upset about your dad. 801 00:44:03,080 --> 00:44:05,480 Kels, what are you on about? What test? 802 00:44:07,320 --> 00:44:09,280 I didn't want to tell you like this. 803 00:44:09,280 --> 00:44:10,440 What? 804 00:44:23,560 --> 00:44:24,920 I won't be long. 805 00:44:37,160 --> 00:44:38,440 Oh, hey. 806 00:44:38,440 --> 00:44:40,240 How's Libby doing? 807 00:44:40,240 --> 00:44:42,960 Oh, she's more upset than injured. 808 00:44:42,960 --> 00:44:46,120 I still don't know why she wanted to come to this bear pit of a school. 809 00:44:46,120 --> 00:44:49,760 Well, to be closer to her dad, I imagine. 810 00:44:49,760 --> 00:44:51,080 Hm. 811 00:44:53,800 --> 00:44:57,200 Er, listen, listen... 812 00:44:58,480 --> 00:45:02,200 ..I appreciate you letting me stay for so long, 813 00:45:02,200 --> 00:45:04,080 but I think it's time that I moved out. 814 00:45:04,080 --> 00:45:05,600 Has Libby said something to you? 815 00:45:05,600 --> 00:45:07,040 No no. 816 00:45:07,040 --> 00:45:09,480 No, wouldn't blame her if she had. 817 00:45:09,480 --> 00:45:12,920 But you haven't lived together for a few years now 818 00:45:12,920 --> 00:45:16,840 and you need time on your own, to be a family again. 819 00:45:21,200 --> 00:45:25,120 820 00:45:25,120 --> 00:45:28,640 821 00:45:28,640 --> 00:45:31,640 822 00:45:31,640 --> 00:45:34,840 823 00:45:36,080 --> 00:45:38,880 824 00:45:40,000 --> 00:45:43,600 825 00:45:43,600 --> 00:45:47,280 826 00:45:47,280 --> 00:45:50,120 827 00:45:51,200 --> 00:45:55,000 828 00:45:55,000 --> 00:45:59,160 829 00:45:59,160 --> 00:46:01,120 830 00:46:01,120 --> 00:46:06,400 what they put them here for 831 00:46:06,400 --> 00:46:11,080 832 00:46:11,080 --> 00:46:13,040 833 00:46:14,240 --> 00:46:16,680 834 00:46:23,760 --> 00:46:26,360 PHONE TIMER BEEPS 835 00:47:04,240 --> 00:47:07,160 Nicky, I am so sorry. 836 00:47:07,160 --> 00:47:09,120 I crossed a line and I shouldn't have. 837 00:47:24,520 --> 00:47:27,520 Got to try these things properly, haven't you? 838 00:47:27,520 --> 00:47:28,800 Make sure you like 'em. 839 00:47:31,160 --> 00:47:32,440 And do you? 840 00:47:42,760 --> 00:47:44,200 I might do. 841 00:47:47,360 --> 00:47:49,520 BELL RINGS 842 00:47:54,400 --> 00:47:55,880 Oh, wait. 843 00:47:57,560 --> 00:48:00,880 Oh, Dean, where'd you go? You all right? 844 00:48:00,880 --> 00:48:03,360 Just like... 845 00:48:03,360 --> 00:48:05,920 Don't be looking at me like that. 846 00:48:05,920 --> 00:48:07,280 Like what? 847 00:48:07,280 --> 00:48:10,200 Like I'm about to tell you that you're dying or something. 848 00:48:12,280 --> 00:48:14,240 I'm guessing you've told this idiot, then. 849 00:48:14,240 --> 00:48:17,000 What? I-I don't know anything, me. 850 00:48:17,000 --> 00:48:18,120 Just shut up. 851 00:48:23,200 --> 00:48:26,080 Well, you're off the hook anyways. 852 00:48:26,080 --> 00:48:27,120 What, really? 853 00:48:29,400 --> 00:48:30,960 HE PUFFS 854 00:48:30,960 --> 00:48:33,840 Yo! Go on. 855 00:48:33,840 --> 00:48:35,360 Wait, not like that. 856 00:48:35,360 --> 00:48:36,880 It was a close one, though. 857 00:48:36,880 --> 00:48:39,240 Should have done a Shaggy there, yeah? "It wasn't me." 858 00:48:39,240 --> 00:48:40,480 Day of culture and that. 859 00:48:44,240 --> 00:48:45,960 I, er... 860 00:48:45,960 --> 00:48:48,080 I just thought I'd check you were OK. 861 00:48:48,080 --> 00:48:52,440 For what it's worth, right, thought today went really well. 862 00:48:52,440 --> 00:48:53,880 Apart from the staff complaining 863 00:48:53,880 --> 00:48:56,280 and Kelly Jo going off the deep end, yeah. 864 00:48:57,600 --> 00:49:00,040 Right, well, you know Kelly Jo. 865 00:49:00,040 --> 00:49:01,920 I really thought that encouraging her 866 00:49:01,920 --> 00:49:04,960 to learn about her heritage would help her focus. 867 00:49:04,960 --> 00:49:07,400 It's just made everything worse. 868 00:49:07,400 --> 00:49:09,280 No, it didn't. 869 00:49:09,280 --> 00:49:12,680 She has made some great leaps today, 870 00:49:12,680 --> 00:49:15,920 before the whole... well, cat fight thing. 871 00:49:15,920 --> 00:49:19,240 I never got the chance to find out about my dad's heritage 872 00:49:19,240 --> 00:49:23,240 and by the time I chose to ask, it was too late. 873 00:49:25,080 --> 00:49:28,040 I-I just thought that if Kelly Jo could find out 874 00:49:28,040 --> 00:49:29,640 who she was, it... 875 00:49:31,040 --> 00:49:32,880 ..it might help her get her head straight. 876 00:49:32,880 --> 00:49:35,120 Yeah, I'm sure it will. 877 00:49:35,120 --> 00:49:39,040 I really tried to make today work for everyone. 878 00:49:39,040 --> 00:49:41,200 Yeah, and you did. 879 00:49:41,200 --> 00:49:42,400 You did. 880 00:49:56,360 --> 00:49:57,560 Quite the first day. 881 00:49:57,560 --> 00:49:59,560 You never told me it was so dramatic here. 882 00:49:59,560 --> 00:50:01,720 Oh, well, I hope you're not regretting coming. 883 00:50:01,720 --> 00:50:04,000 Nothing can be as bad as it was in New Zealand. 884 00:50:04,000 --> 00:50:06,360 Oh, sweetheart. 885 00:50:06,360 --> 00:50:09,920 I just wish I'd known how unhappy you must have been over there. 886 00:50:09,920 --> 00:50:13,800 Yeah, so listen, Libby, me and your dad, 887 00:50:13,800 --> 00:50:16,360 we've been talking and we think it's best 888 00:50:16,360 --> 00:50:20,520 if I move into the box room so you can have your old room back. 889 00:50:20,520 --> 00:50:22,040 You don't have to do that. 890 00:50:22,040 --> 00:50:23,560 Oh, I think I do. 891 00:50:23,560 --> 00:50:26,280 We just want you to feel at home again. 892 00:50:26,280 --> 00:50:29,280 Well, I guess it would be nice to have my own space again. 893 00:50:29,280 --> 00:50:31,000 I think Samia's coming over soon. 894 00:50:32,600 --> 00:50:35,400 Well, great. Well, I'll move my stuff out tonight, then. 895 00:50:42,120 --> 00:50:45,960 Come on, you seem to be doing better with Hannah and the kids. 896 00:50:45,960 --> 00:50:50,280 Yeah, I see the kids more, but still feel like I'm losing them. 897 00:50:50,280 --> 00:50:53,040 Yeah, well, I know how that feels. 898 00:50:54,480 --> 00:50:56,600 Yeah, I'm sorry. Oh, it's fine, it's fine. 899 00:50:56,600 --> 00:50:59,640 Just, you know, Dwayne and Zayne are getting on great with their mum 900 00:50:59,640 --> 00:51:03,200 and I've still got Mike, I hope. 901 00:51:06,120 --> 00:51:08,320 Hey, do you know what you need? 902 00:51:08,320 --> 00:51:10,360 If you say counselling, I swear... 903 00:51:10,360 --> 00:51:12,160 "Counselling"? I didn't say counselling. 904 00:51:12,160 --> 00:51:14,040 Wasn't gonna say counselling. What, then? 905 00:51:14,040 --> 00:51:18,200 Well, I was just gonna... I think you, you know, need a night out. 906 00:51:18,200 --> 00:51:20,760 I mean, when was the last time you went on a date, 907 00:51:20,760 --> 00:51:22,360 or went out for a bit of a boogie? 908 00:51:23,720 --> 00:51:24,920 I don't know. 909 00:51:24,920 --> 00:51:27,760 Hey, come for dinner with me and Mike. 910 00:51:27,760 --> 00:51:29,880 Seriously? Yeah. 911 00:51:29,880 --> 00:51:32,440 No disrespect, Joe, but how desperate do you think I am? 912 00:51:32,440 --> 00:51:34,240 What? Whoa. 913 00:51:34,240 --> 00:51:36,600 It might be fun. 914 00:51:36,600 --> 00:51:37,920 Fun? Yeah. 915 00:51:37,920 --> 00:51:41,480 I used to spend my weekends skiing down black runs - that was fun. 916 00:51:41,480 --> 00:51:44,520 Right. Well, I can't offer you that, can I? 917 00:51:44,520 --> 00:51:48,600 But Mike - he makes a mean Bolognese. 918 00:51:50,040 --> 00:51:51,960 And he'll be OK with that? 919 00:51:51,960 --> 00:51:53,520 Sure, yeah. 920 00:51:55,560 --> 00:51:58,120 FRONT DOOR OPENS AND CLOSES 921 00:52:02,880 --> 00:52:04,240 You were brilliant. 922 00:52:05,960 --> 00:52:07,920 I told you she wouldn't like the flags. 923 00:52:09,520 --> 00:52:10,760 It was amazing. 924 00:52:10,760 --> 00:52:13,680 I went on the school website and I listened to the whole podcast. 925 00:52:13,680 --> 00:52:15,480 And, oh, I got you these from town. 926 00:52:17,040 --> 00:52:18,760 The lady was dead helpful 927 00:52:18,760 --> 00:52:22,720 and she said that this stuff was better than what Miss Chambers used, 928 00:52:22,720 --> 00:52:24,040 so you can tell her that. 929 00:52:24,040 --> 00:52:26,320 Don't go on like it's liquid gold, Deborah. 930 00:52:26,320 --> 00:52:28,000 Just a bit of oil and that. 931 00:52:28,000 --> 00:52:29,320 And listen... 932 00:52:31,760 --> 00:52:34,200 ..I should have been more understanding. 933 00:52:34,200 --> 00:52:37,720 Why wouldn't you want to know about that side of you? 934 00:52:37,720 --> 00:52:39,200 I didn't even think about it. 935 00:52:40,560 --> 00:52:42,640 But I'm gonna do better. 936 00:52:42,640 --> 00:52:43,680 I promise. 937 00:52:44,840 --> 00:52:46,560 Well, I'll try to, anyway. 938 00:52:49,800 --> 00:52:52,200 I'm so proud of you, do you know that? 939 00:52:54,360 --> 00:52:55,560 You shouldn't be. 940 00:52:57,160 --> 00:52:59,720 Why you saying that? 941 00:52:59,720 --> 00:53:03,240 You did brilliantly. You sounded so...clever. 942 00:53:03,240 --> 00:53:05,880 I'm not talking about the stupid podcast, am I? 943 00:53:07,360 --> 00:53:10,480 You know today was meant to be about... 944 00:53:10,480 --> 00:53:12,600 It was meant to be about me finding myself. 945 00:53:15,600 --> 00:53:17,840 Only thing I found out, Mum, is I'm pregnant. 946 00:53:31,880 --> 00:53:33,600 You've started moving already? 947 00:53:33,600 --> 00:53:36,640 Well, Samia's coming over soon and you did say I could have my room. 948 00:53:36,640 --> 00:53:37,920 Well, yeah, about an hour ago. 949 00:53:37,920 --> 00:53:40,080 I just thought we may as well get on with it. 950 00:53:40,080 --> 00:53:42,160 You don't mind, do you? 951 00:53:42,160 --> 00:53:43,920 Then it's all worked out. 952 00:53:53,360 --> 00:53:55,000 This is lovely, Mike. 953 00:53:55,000 --> 00:53:56,840 Well, if I'd have known you were coming, 954 00:53:56,840 --> 00:54:00,400 I'd have gone to a bit more effort. I am home all day after all. 955 00:54:00,400 --> 00:54:04,760 Yeah, it was last-minute. Joe said I needed to have more fun. 956 00:54:04,760 --> 00:54:07,960 I'll get the glasses, for the whisky. 957 00:54:07,960 --> 00:54:10,400 Yeah? OK. 958 00:54:10,400 --> 00:54:11,680 Oh, OK. 959 00:54:17,080 --> 00:54:18,440 Seriously? 960 00:54:18,440 --> 00:54:21,120 Did you not think things were bad enough between us? 961 00:54:21,120 --> 00:54:23,920 I know it's a little awkward, but come on, Mike, 962 00:54:23,920 --> 00:54:26,320 what was I supposed to do? I felt sorry for the guy. 963 00:54:26,320 --> 00:54:28,720 Any kind of glasses will do, guys. 964 00:54:28,720 --> 00:54:30,440 Yeah. Yeah. 965 00:54:30,440 --> 00:54:33,400 What, and us being alone has not anything to do with it? 966 00:54:33,400 --> 00:54:35,000 What? 967 00:54:35,000 --> 00:54:37,120 I would never have bolted you. 968 00:54:37,120 --> 00:54:38,840 Things aren't that bad, are they? 969 00:54:42,440 --> 00:54:45,560 MUSIC PLAYS 970 00:54:48,680 --> 00:54:50,600 I got tired of waiting. 971 00:54:50,600 --> 00:54:53,200 The bolognese was nice, but now I'm not exactly having fun, 972 00:54:53,200 --> 00:54:56,120 so let's get involved. 973 00:54:56,120 --> 00:54:58,880 Oh, well, you... You've done it now, 974 00:54:58,880 --> 00:55:04,040 because he, right, is fire on the dance floor. 975 00:55:04,040 --> 00:55:07,000 Aren't you? Come on, show him. Show him the hips. 976 00:55:07,000 --> 00:55:11,200 Whoa, all right, look at that, eh? Hey. 977 00:55:11,200 --> 00:55:13,960 OK, there you go, that's yours. 978 00:55:13,960 --> 00:55:15,320 Thank you. 979 00:55:15,320 --> 00:55:18,720 Oh! One at a time. One at a time. 980 00:55:18,720 --> 00:55:20,760 THEY CHUCKLE Um... 981 00:55:20,760 --> 00:55:25,080 Thank you for looking after a poor lonely divorcee. 982 00:55:25,080 --> 00:55:26,280 Thank you. 983 00:55:26,280 --> 00:55:27,720 GLASSES CLINK 984 00:55:31,320 --> 00:55:34,120 I don't understand how it happened cos we were careful, Mum, 985 00:55:34,120 --> 00:55:35,800 I promise. 986 00:55:35,800 --> 00:55:38,960 Well, accidents happen, love. I know that better than anyone. 987 00:55:40,480 --> 00:55:41,920 I'm stupid. 988 00:55:43,400 --> 00:55:45,520 I'm so stupid, Mum. 989 00:55:45,520 --> 00:55:47,760 I'm stupid. Hey, hey. 990 00:55:47,760 --> 00:55:51,120 No, no, Mum! Stop crying. Stop crying. 991 00:55:51,120 --> 00:55:54,480 Kelly Jo, are you sure? 992 00:55:54,480 --> 00:55:57,400 I'm positive. That's what the test said, Mum. 993 00:55:59,360 --> 00:56:01,160 SHE SOBS Mum... 994 00:56:02,320 --> 00:56:04,240 OK, come here. 995 00:56:04,240 --> 00:56:08,120 I thought that I was really turning things around. 996 00:56:08,120 --> 00:56:11,360 I thought that I'd be able to go to uni or whatever, 997 00:56:11,360 --> 00:56:13,840 but that's just not me, is it? 998 00:56:13,840 --> 00:56:16,080 No, no, no, no, don't you do that. Come here. 999 00:56:16,080 --> 00:56:17,520 You are doing brilliantly. 1000 00:56:17,520 --> 00:56:20,480 One silly mistake doesn't stop you from living your life. 1001 00:56:20,480 --> 00:56:22,360 But it stopped yours, didn't it? 1002 00:56:22,360 --> 00:56:24,320 Yeah, you're not me. 1003 00:56:24,320 --> 00:56:26,160 Cos you can make your own decisions. 1004 00:56:28,040 --> 00:56:29,720 Do you mean to get rid of it? 1005 00:56:29,720 --> 00:56:31,960 I mean you have options if you want them. 1006 00:56:33,280 --> 00:56:37,480 One stupid mistake doesn't mean your life's over, love. 1007 00:56:37,480 --> 00:56:39,200 Yeah, well, try telling Dean that. 1008 00:56:40,840 --> 00:56:43,680 You know, he didn't even stay for the result, Mum. 1009 00:56:43,680 --> 00:56:45,640 No, stuff him. 1010 00:56:45,640 --> 00:56:48,440 I've told you, you are gonna make something of your life, 1011 00:56:48,440 --> 00:56:51,040 and you will. No. 1012 00:56:51,040 --> 00:56:53,440 It doesn't matter if you keep it or not. 1013 00:56:53,440 --> 00:56:56,600 Cos you have already grabbed a better life for yourself 1014 00:56:56,600 --> 00:56:58,400 than I ever could, 1015 00:56:58,400 --> 00:57:02,120 cos you have determination and support. 1016 00:57:02,120 --> 00:57:03,320 I never had that. 1017 00:57:05,200 --> 00:57:07,600 I just let life happen to me. You don't do that. 1018 00:57:07,600 --> 00:57:09,600 You grab it with both hands, kid, 1019 00:57:09,600 --> 00:57:12,640 and no-one can take that away from you. 1020 00:57:12,640 --> 00:57:13,960 Do you hear me? 1021 00:57:17,240 --> 00:57:19,920 You might want to look for your dad, that's fine, 1022 00:57:19,920 --> 00:57:23,560 but you need to stop looking for your mum, because she's right here. 1023 00:57:23,560 --> 00:57:24,880 She's right here. 1024 00:57:26,680 --> 00:57:28,880 I'm sorry. 1025 00:57:28,880 --> 00:57:31,720 Come here. I'm so sorry. Mum... 1026 00:57:35,520 --> 00:57:37,200 I'm sorry.