1 00:00:02,000 --> 00:00:03,560 - Most of you probably know me, 2 00:00:03,560 --> 00:00:06,240 I'm here to oversee the redevelopment of Waterloo Road 3 00:00:06,240 --> 00:00:07,280 as Executive Head. 4 00:00:07,280 --> 00:00:11,960 - Are you doing stand-up? - Erm...no. 5 00:00:11,960 --> 00:00:15,680 - All I can do is think about him, I love him. 6 00:00:15,680 --> 00:00:17,360 - Where do you think you're going? 7 00:00:17,360 --> 00:00:19,360 I ain't finished with you yet. 8 00:00:21,240 --> 00:00:22,720 That was clumsy, wasn't it? 9 00:00:22,720 --> 00:00:26,000 - And when he came in, I stabbed him. - Oh, Lindsay no. 10 00:00:26,000 --> 00:00:31,280 - I killed him, and I'm glad, he deserved it. 11 00:00:31,280 --> 00:00:35,520 - You're a bully, a pathetic old-fashioned bully. 12 00:00:52,400 --> 00:00:54,920 - 13 00:00:58,800 --> 00:01:02,000 14 00:01:03,800 --> 00:01:05,360 15 00:01:05,360 --> 00:01:06,640 16 00:01:06,640 --> 00:01:08,520 17 00:01:08,520 --> 00:01:09,760 18 00:01:09,760 --> 00:01:11,400 19 00:01:11,400 --> 00:01:14,120 don't know what...? 20 00:01:14,120 --> 00:01:18,920 - I think it's time, Mark. You asked for my assessment and I think there are problems. 21 00:01:22,440 --> 00:01:25,520 As far as I'm concerned, there's only one thing we can do. 22 00:01:27,240 --> 00:01:30,760 We need to make a change, and it needs to happen soon. 23 00:01:31,800 --> 00:01:34,920 Look forward to seeing you at the meeting. 24 00:01:34,920 --> 00:01:36,440 Thanks, Mark. 25 00:01:36,440 --> 00:01:39,120 - I'm all over you 26 00:01:39,120 --> 00:01:41,560 27 00:01:41,560 --> 00:01:42,920 28 00:01:42,920 --> 00:01:44,600 - Good morning. 29 00:01:45,720 --> 00:01:47,240 You look cheery. 30 00:01:47,240 --> 00:01:48,960 - Last day of term. 31 00:01:52,920 --> 00:01:56,040 - I don't get it, one minute you're obsessed 32 00:01:56,040 --> 00:01:59,280 with getting the act perfect and the next you don't even care. 33 00:01:59,280 --> 00:02:01,600 - It's just a talent show, it's not a big deal. 34 00:02:01,600 --> 00:02:06,720 - Right, so that's why you nearly had a panic attack when you first found out about it. 35 00:02:06,720 --> 00:02:08,600 - That was then, right. 36 00:02:08,600 --> 00:02:10,400 - So, is the act ready? 37 00:02:10,400 --> 00:02:12,080 - Soon find out, won't we? 38 00:02:12,080 --> 00:02:16,600 - Look, Philip, if there is something wrong then you should just tell me. 39 00:02:16,600 --> 00:02:18,120 - There's nothing wrong. OK? 40 00:02:19,760 --> 00:02:23,480 - Ros, I like your new hairstyle. I'm not sure about that headband though. 41 00:02:23,480 --> 00:02:25,360 - Yeah, the style suits you though. 42 00:02:25,360 --> 00:02:28,880 - Thanks. Glad somebody noticed. 43 00:02:28,880 --> 00:02:31,040 - She's not in jail, she's on bail. 44 00:02:31,040 --> 00:02:35,640 - So? - So what's the point in signing a "Free Lindsay James" petition 45 00:02:35,640 --> 00:02:37,240 if she's already free? 46 00:02:37,240 --> 00:02:42,000 - Cos she's going on trial and she's innocent, so we're going to show her that we support her. 47 00:02:42,000 --> 00:02:44,840 - I'm not signing it. Not after everything she's done. 48 00:02:44,840 --> 00:02:48,960 - That is over. From now on, all the gang stuff, it's finished. 49 00:02:48,960 --> 00:02:51,000 - Says who? - Says me. 50 00:02:51,000 --> 00:02:53,400 From now, nobody kicks off with John Foster's. 51 00:02:53,400 --> 00:02:55,520 - What if they start kicking off with us? 52 00:02:55,520 --> 00:02:57,440 - Then come to me and I'll sort it. 53 00:02:57,440 --> 00:03:01,680 And that goes for you too, and all. The gangs end today. 54 00:03:04,520 --> 00:03:08,080 Right, what are you waiting for? Sign it. 55 00:03:08,360 --> 00:03:10,440 - All right, Grantly? Looking sharp. 56 00:03:10,440 --> 00:03:13,960 - I thought I'd make an effort you know, upcoming celebrations. 57 00:03:13,960 --> 00:03:16,760 Morning, children. - What's that all about? 58 00:03:16,760 --> 00:03:19,240 - Haven't the foggiest. 59 00:03:20,320 --> 00:03:21,920 - Have you seen it out there? 60 00:03:21,920 --> 00:03:23,880 It's like Rochdale Mardi Gras. 61 00:03:23,880 --> 00:03:26,280 - No, sorry, I've been busy this morning. - Busy? 62 00:03:26,280 --> 00:03:30,160 Rachel, nobody should be busy on the last day of term. - Oh, is that a fact? 63 00:03:30,160 --> 00:03:33,760 - Traditionally, this is the day for slacking off, dressing down... 64 00:03:33,760 --> 00:03:37,440 - Bringing in games? - I've got Kerplunk in the car if you fancy. 65 00:03:37,440 --> 00:03:42,120 - No, Max and I have got a meeting with the governors first thing this morning. 66 00:03:42,120 --> 00:03:42,120 - The health check on the merger? 67 00:03:42,120 --> 00:03:42,120 - Yeah. They want to know where we 68 00:03:42,120 --> 00:03:46,520 stand. - Anything I can do? 69 00:03:46,520 --> 00:03:48,760 - Actually, yeah, I need grade projections. 70 00:03:48,760 --> 00:03:51,360 - Give me half an hour. - Brilliant. 71 00:03:51,360 --> 00:03:52,400 - Morning! 72 00:03:52,400 --> 00:03:53,920 - Yep, suppose it is. 73 00:03:55,560 --> 00:03:57,360 Why is he so full of the joys? 74 00:03:57,360 --> 00:03:58,920 - He's got Kerplunk in the car. 75 00:04:02,480 --> 00:04:05,600 You look terrible. Are you OK? 76 00:04:05,600 --> 00:04:08,680 - I'm fine. Just had a bit of a late one last night, that's all. 77 00:04:08,680 --> 00:04:12,200 Anyways, so, are you ready for your meeting? - Oh, I hope so, yeah. 78 00:04:12,200 --> 00:04:16,400 I think we've made some good progress, despite the difficult circumstances. 79 00:04:16,400 --> 00:04:20,280 - Right, and when you say 'difficult circumstances' I take it you mean Max? 80 00:04:20,280 --> 00:04:22,760 - No, I don't. 81 00:04:22,760 --> 00:04:24,400 Yes, I do. 82 00:04:24,400 --> 00:04:24,400 Actually, I know I'm as much 83 00:04:24,400 --> 00:04:28,520 to blame as him. I do realise that. 84 00:04:28,520 --> 00:04:32,240 - Hang on, is this Rachel Mason admitting she's wrong? 85 00:04:32,240 --> 00:04:34,840 - She's admitting that she and Max have been fighting 86 00:04:34,840 --> 00:04:37,080 instead of focusing on what's important. 87 00:04:37,080 --> 00:04:40,200 - Which is? - Which is, serving this school and its pupils, 88 00:04:40,200 --> 00:04:44,720 working together to move forward. We can't do that when we're at each other's throats. 89 00:04:44,720 --> 00:04:48,400 - Well, that certainly sounds like a new leaf to me. - Yeah. 90 00:04:48,400 --> 00:04:52,520 And in the spirit of fresh starts, Kim, I want to... 91 00:04:52,520 --> 00:04:54,280 I want to apologise. 92 00:04:54,280 --> 00:04:54,280 - For what? - My attitude to you seeing 93 00:04:54,280 --> 00:04:58,360 Max, it's not been fair. 94 00:04:58,360 --> 00:04:58,360 If you're happy, 95 00:04:58,360 --> 00:05:02,640 as a friend, I should be happy too. 96 00:05:02,640 --> 00:05:05,840 - It really means a lot to me to have your blessing, thank you. 97 00:05:07,560 --> 00:05:09,320 - I can't believe we're doing this. 98 00:05:09,320 --> 00:05:11,440 - Quit moaning. Gets us out of class. 99 00:05:11,440 --> 00:05:14,360 - Mr Tyler has made a change. 100 00:05:14,360 --> 00:05:17,960 - Well, you said we could finish the show, like a big finale. 101 00:05:17,960 --> 00:05:21,480 - Yeah, send them home smiling. - Send them home laughing more like. 102 00:05:21,480 --> 00:05:23,240 - Have you got a problem? 103 00:05:23,240 --> 00:05:27,160 - Only with muppets who think they can dance. - Come here and say that. 104 00:05:27,160 --> 00:05:31,160 - No. Might catch something. - Enough, Amy Porter, or I'll get others to help. 105 00:05:31,160 --> 00:05:33,760 - But Miss, why does it have to change? 106 00:05:33,760 --> 00:05:38,000 - Because Mr Tyler wants a staff performance, God help us. 107 00:05:40,200 --> 00:05:41,480 - Ah, come on. 108 00:05:43,760 --> 00:05:47,440 You did what? - I volunteered us to sing at the show. 109 00:05:47,440 --> 00:05:50,160 - Why would you do that? - Because no-one else would. 110 00:05:50,160 --> 00:05:53,280 Tyler was moaning about there being no staff performances 111 00:05:53,280 --> 00:05:56,320 so we have stepped in to save the day. 112 00:05:56,320 --> 00:05:59,040 - Since when did we care about saving Tyler's day? 113 00:05:59,040 --> 00:06:02,840 - I care about making our lives as easy as possible and keeping my job. 114 00:06:02,840 --> 00:06:07,520 He's not exactly loving the fact that we're still here, so a few brownie points can't hurt. 115 00:06:07,520 --> 00:06:09,280 - But we haven't rehearsed, Steph. 116 00:06:09,280 --> 00:06:11,680 We don't even have a song! 117 00:06:11,680 --> 00:06:13,840 - Da-da, every one a classic. 118 00:06:13,840 --> 00:06:17,240 I know them all so the choice is yours but just remember, 119 00:06:17,240 --> 00:06:20,000 I'm a little bit country. 120 00:06:20,000 --> 00:06:21,920 - I'm so not doing this. 121 00:06:21,920 --> 00:06:25,640 - We'll be fabulous. - No, we won't, because I'm not singing. 122 00:06:25,640 --> 00:06:29,240 - Fine. Then I'll leave it up to you to tell Tyler, shall I? 123 00:06:29,240 --> 00:06:33,040 Oh, and by the way we're called "Class Act". 124 00:06:33,040 --> 00:06:35,000 That was my idea. 125 00:06:39,880 --> 00:06:43,640 - Hey! - Hey! 126 00:06:43,640 --> 00:06:46,320 What, what, what are you doing all scrubbed up? 127 00:06:46,320 --> 00:06:48,480 - As if you didn't know. 128 00:06:48,480 --> 00:06:50,120 - Know what? 129 00:06:50,120 --> 00:06:51,880 - Let's not be coy, Stephanie. 130 00:06:51,880 --> 00:06:54,560 I'm sure you've been busy putting it all together. 131 00:06:54,560 --> 00:06:57,440 - Putting what all together?! 132 00:06:57,440 --> 00:07:00,840 - Oh, very good, yes, almost had me going for a minute. 133 00:07:00,840 --> 00:07:05,400 Just give me a shout when it's about to start, would you? 134 00:07:05,400 --> 00:07:08,400 - So, when did she decide this? 135 00:07:08,400 --> 00:07:11,640 - Does it matter? The point is, she's willing to call a truce. 136 00:07:11,640 --> 00:07:14,920 - If she really wants to become a team player, that's great news. 137 00:07:14,920 --> 00:07:17,040 - And are you willing to meet her halfway? 138 00:07:17,040 --> 00:07:19,880 - Of course. Now we can finally get this school working. 139 00:07:19,880 --> 00:07:21,600 - Finally, peace has broken out. 140 00:07:23,120 --> 00:07:26,840 - You look tired. - Oh, it's sweet of you to notice. 141 00:07:26,840 --> 00:07:30,840 Thank God it's the end of term, eh? Grantly, looking good. 142 00:07:37,120 --> 00:07:41,320 - Smartest line of the conversation, killer track of the compilation. 143 00:07:41,320 --> 00:07:44,280 Left, right, left, the combination. 144 00:07:44,280 --> 00:07:46,240 Ali, The greatest... 145 00:07:46,240 --> 00:07:50,040 - OK, Bolton, no rapping in my class unless it's in French. 146 00:07:50,040 --> 00:07:53,000 - Miss, he's not rapping. It's his words for the show. 147 00:07:53,000 --> 00:07:54,320 - It's about my hero. 148 00:07:54,320 --> 00:07:56,760 Ali! Ali! Ali! Ali! 149 00:07:56,760 --> 00:07:59,800 - That's enough, Bolton, shut up. 150 00:08:01,360 --> 00:08:03,840 - Is Ali G seriously his hero? 151 00:08:03,840 --> 00:08:06,480 - Muhammad Ali, Danielle. 152 00:08:08,000 --> 00:08:10,120 - Tell me what's wrong. - Nothing's wrong. 153 00:08:10,120 --> 00:08:12,840 - Well, you're lying, cos something's bugging you. 154 00:08:12,840 --> 00:08:15,200 - Right, do you want to know what's bugging me? 155 00:08:15,200 --> 00:08:16,960 You, OK, always going on, 156 00:08:16,960 --> 00:08:19,320 interfering with my life, and I'm sick of it. 157 00:08:19,320 --> 00:08:22,560 - Quiet please, school's not over yet. - In case you didn't know, 158 00:08:22,560 --> 00:08:25,240 I've already got a mum, I don't need another one. 159 00:08:25,240 --> 00:08:26,720 - Philip! 160 00:08:26,720 --> 00:08:28,920 Hey, where'd you think you're going? 161 00:08:28,920 --> 00:08:30,320 Oi! 162 00:08:32,640 --> 00:08:36,320 - Impressive. Should be able to give the board a complete overview. 163 00:08:36,320 --> 00:08:38,680 - If you want, we could sit down and discuss it, 164 00:08:38,680 --> 00:08:40,360 make sure we're on the same page. 165 00:08:40,360 --> 00:08:42,640 - Can't do that I'm afraid. 166 00:08:42,640 --> 00:08:44,400 - Look, Max, 167 00:08:44,400 --> 00:08:49,600 thank you, I know we haven't been seeing eye-to-eye, but I'm more than willing to try and work with you. 168 00:08:49,600 --> 00:08:49,600 - I'm delighted to hear that. - So, why can't we sit down and work 169 00:08:49,600 --> 00:08:54,440 out a strategy for this meeting? 170 00:08:54,440 --> 00:08:57,200 - Because Marion James is waiting for you in the foyer. 171 00:08:57,200 --> 00:08:59,480 She's here to talk about Lindsay and Emily. 172 00:08:59,480 --> 00:09:02,480 She's asked for you. - Sorry I didn't realise, I thought... 173 00:09:02,480 --> 00:09:02,480 - That's OK. Take us a while to get into our new stride. 174 00:09:02,480 --> 00:09:07,040 I'll see you at the meeting, Rachel. 175 00:09:07,040 --> 00:09:08,320 - I'll See you. 176 00:09:16,400 --> 00:09:18,400 - Reckon their routine could be a laugh. 177 00:09:18,400 --> 00:09:20,760 - How'd you work that out? 178 00:09:20,760 --> 00:09:23,240 - Be funny if they muck it up, won't it? 179 00:09:23,240 --> 00:09:25,000 - Maybe we should make sure they do. 180 00:09:26,000 --> 00:09:31,600 - don't matter to me 181 00:09:31,600 --> 00:09:37,000 what you need 182 00:09:37,000 --> 00:09:41,480 faithful to me 183 00:09:41,480 --> 00:09:46,560 cold... 184 00:09:54,680 --> 00:09:57,800 - Good morning, Ryan. How's things? 185 00:09:57,800 --> 00:10:00,840 Everything OK? - Yes, sir. 186 00:10:00,840 --> 00:10:03,280 - Yes? Or do I have to worry about you, Ryan? 187 00:10:03,280 --> 00:10:05,520 - No, sir. 188 00:10:05,520 --> 00:10:07,840 - Excellent. I hate to worry. 189 00:10:08,960 --> 00:10:11,360 Mark. Thanks for coming in. 190 00:10:11,360 --> 00:10:15,040 - Max, I get the feeling there's lots to discuss this morning. 191 00:10:15,040 --> 00:10:17,160 - Only one real item on the agenda. 192 00:10:18,800 --> 00:10:22,120 - I thought a fresh start might be best, but she's set on staying here. 193 00:10:22,120 --> 00:10:25,480 It's amazing, isn't it? Kids can find something positive, 194 00:10:25,480 --> 00:10:28,160 even in a nightmare like this. 195 00:10:28,160 --> 00:10:30,960 - How's Lindsay coping? 196 00:10:30,960 --> 00:10:35,120 - She's better, now that the truth's out. - I'm glad. 197 00:10:38,120 --> 00:10:39,280 Are you OK? 198 00:10:39,280 --> 00:10:41,600 - I'm fine. I just... 199 00:10:41,600 --> 00:10:44,000 I really wanted to explain what... 200 00:10:44,000 --> 00:10:45,680 - Rachel, we're ready to start. 201 00:10:45,680 --> 00:10:48,480 - OK, Max, I'll be in in a minute. 202 00:10:48,480 --> 00:10:50,280 - Sure. Take your time. 203 00:10:50,280 --> 00:10:55,280 - Thank you. Shall we go to my office? Come on. 204 00:10:57,800 --> 00:10:59,960 - Lights, please! 205 00:11:01,040 --> 00:11:04,520 - Are you sure you weren't imagining it? - I saw it with my own eyes. 206 00:11:04,520 --> 00:11:09,320 - Grantly Budgen gave someone a tip? - Yes, and a fiver by the look of it. 207 00:11:09,320 --> 00:11:12,080 - Lights please! 208 00:11:12,080 --> 00:11:15,400 - He's smiling, dressing up, 209 00:11:15,400 --> 00:11:18,040 giving people tips. Something big's afoot. 210 00:11:18,040 --> 00:11:20,120 - And I'm supposed to know what it is. 211 00:11:20,120 --> 00:11:22,520 - Not his birthday, is it? 212 00:11:22,520 --> 00:11:26,160 - No, celebrates that by calling in sick. - Wedding anniversary? 213 00:11:26,160 --> 00:11:29,760 - Nope. Last month. Took Fleur to Newmarket races. 214 00:11:29,760 --> 00:11:31,160 - When you're quite ready! 215 00:11:31,160 --> 00:11:32,840 - All right, keep your hair on. 216 00:11:32,840 --> 00:11:36,400 25,000 switches here and I don't know what any of them do. 217 00:11:38,920 --> 00:11:40,880 - Oh, my God. I don't believe it. 218 00:11:40,880 --> 00:11:43,000 - Yeah, all right, slight exaggeration. 219 00:11:47,000 --> 00:11:49,440 How did you know which... - Voila! 220 00:11:56,160 --> 00:12:00,200 - Hey, look, Fleur sent them. 25. 221 00:12:00,200 --> 00:12:03,280 One for... - Every year in the job. 222 00:12:04,800 --> 00:12:06,720 They're beautiful. 223 00:12:06,720 --> 00:12:09,080 - You know, I turned up for a week's cover, 224 00:12:09,080 --> 00:12:11,840 ended up staying 25 years. 225 00:12:11,840 --> 00:12:12,920 - Grantly, I forgot. 226 00:12:14,000 --> 00:12:17,000 I'm not joking, I actually forgot. 227 00:12:22,760 --> 00:12:24,960 - What? 228 00:12:24,960 --> 00:12:26,800 You mean nobody knows? 229 00:12:26,800 --> 00:12:28,480 - I'm sorry, no. 230 00:12:32,600 --> 00:12:35,040 - So there's no party? 231 00:12:36,160 --> 00:12:39,120 No...staff presentation? 232 00:12:40,640 --> 00:12:42,320 No oversized card? 233 00:12:42,320 --> 00:12:45,440 - Nothing. I'm really sorry. 234 00:12:45,440 --> 00:12:48,400 - But I told you Friday, in the pub, you said... 235 00:12:48,400 --> 00:12:53,240 - I know what I said, that we'd pull out all the stops and celebrate. 236 00:12:53,240 --> 00:12:59,160 - Huh. Posh lunch at the Castle Hotel you promised. 237 00:12:59,160 --> 00:13:00,960 - It just went clean out of my head. 238 00:13:02,480 --> 00:13:04,200 Listen, I'll make it up to you. 239 00:13:04,200 --> 00:13:07,880 I'll get everyone to go down to the pub tonight. 240 00:13:07,880 --> 00:13:10,320 - Nah, don't bother. 241 00:13:13,040 --> 00:13:14,480 No point now. 242 00:13:14,480 --> 00:13:17,480 - I'm so sorry. 243 00:13:24,840 --> 00:13:26,360 - How can I live with myself, 244 00:13:26,360 --> 00:13:31,200 knowing she's in there because of me? - It is not your fault, Marion. 245 00:13:31,200 --> 00:13:32,960 - I'm her mum, 246 00:13:32,960 --> 00:13:35,160 I should've protected her. 247 00:13:35,160 --> 00:13:38,800 She should never have been in a position where she was forced to... 248 00:13:46,560 --> 00:13:48,840 I just can't get past that. 249 00:13:50,440 --> 00:13:53,080 - You can't keep blaming yourself. 250 00:13:53,080 --> 00:13:58,240 - Why not? - Because that is not what Lindsay and Emily need right now. 251 00:13:58,240 --> 00:14:01,400 You know, when you were inside they stayed so strong. 252 00:14:01,400 --> 00:14:05,160 - I know, but... - It's your turn to do that for them now. 253 00:14:05,160 --> 00:14:07,480 Come on, don't let them down. 254 00:14:09,000 --> 00:14:12,120 - What if I'm not up for this? 255 00:14:12,120 --> 00:14:15,280 - If I can do anything at all to help you, 256 00:14:15,280 --> 00:14:17,800 you ring me whenever you need to. 257 00:14:22,600 --> 00:14:24,240 - (Thank you.) 258 00:14:24,240 --> 00:14:26,160 - Come on. 259 00:14:26,160 --> 00:14:30,960 - Bottom line, this merger has not been as successful as it should've been. 260 00:14:30,960 --> 00:14:34,920 - Merging John Foster's and Waterloo Road was always going to take time. 261 00:14:34,920 --> 00:14:38,520 - I disagree. If we'd had the right management in place... 262 00:14:38,520 --> 00:14:42,360 - Are you saying Rachel is not right for this role? 263 00:14:42,360 --> 00:14:42,360 - I'm saying I think we could find someone better equipped 264 00:14:42,360 --> 00:14:47,000 to unite the school. 265 00:14:49,800 --> 00:14:54,440 - You're talking about removing a very popular head teacher. 266 00:14:54,440 --> 00:14:57,160 - I agree, Rachel is well liked. 267 00:14:57,160 --> 00:14:59,440 She's very close to the pupils. 268 00:14:59,440 --> 00:15:01,440 - And is that such a bad thing? 269 00:15:01,440 --> 00:15:04,240 - When you get too involved in their personal lives, it is. 270 00:15:04,240 --> 00:15:08,880 - But surely we should be helping these kids to cope with their problems? - Of course. 271 00:15:08,880 --> 00:15:10,760 But that's not Rachel's remit. 272 00:15:10,760 --> 00:15:14,880 This school has excellent pastoral care. Waterloo Road needs a head teacher, 273 00:15:14,880 --> 00:15:16,680 not a social worker. 274 00:15:20,640 --> 00:15:25,320 - I did mean what I said, you know, any time you need me just give me call. - Thank you. 275 00:15:30,600 --> 00:15:32,120 - Hi, Mrs James. 276 00:15:32,120 --> 00:15:34,360 - Oh, hi. - How's Lindsay? 277 00:15:34,360 --> 00:15:37,120 - She's better, thanks. - What are you up to, Michaela? 278 00:15:37,120 --> 00:15:41,280 - It's a petition to support Lindsay, the whole school's signing it. 279 00:15:41,280 --> 00:15:44,960 - Good for you, well done. She'll really appreciate that. 280 00:15:44,960 --> 00:15:46,720 - Thank you. - It's OK. 281 00:15:46,720 --> 00:15:50,160 - I don't know what the girls would've done without this place. 282 00:15:50,160 --> 00:15:52,960 - Well, like I said, it's great to have Emily back, 283 00:15:52,960 --> 00:15:56,280 and Lindsay's welcome too, when this is all over. 284 00:15:56,280 --> 00:15:57,840 - Thank you, Rachel. 285 00:15:57,840 --> 00:15:59,400 - Thank you, take care. 286 00:16:05,240 --> 00:16:08,360 - With Rachel Mason placing so much focus on pastoral issues, 287 00:16:08,360 --> 00:16:11,080 academic achievement has been taking a back seat. 288 00:16:11,080 --> 00:16:14,440 If you want your children to fulfil their academic potential, 289 00:16:14,440 --> 00:16:16,680 we need to start thinking strategically. 290 00:16:16,680 --> 00:16:21,720 - Forming strategy, isn't that where you're supposed to come in, Max? 291 00:16:21,720 --> 00:16:24,040 - Yeah, it's where I've tried to come in. 292 00:16:24,040 --> 00:16:28,160 Here's a record of the initiatives and schemes I've been trying to implement. 293 00:16:28,160 --> 00:16:32,640 All aimed at increasing attainment, and all rejected by Rachel. 294 00:16:32,640 --> 00:16:36,440 I've also included a report on Rachel's continuing campaign 295 00:16:36,440 --> 00:16:39,000 to obstruct and undermine my decisions. 296 00:16:39,000 --> 00:16:41,040 - Really? 297 00:16:41,040 --> 00:16:42,840 I'd like to see that report. 298 00:16:42,840 --> 00:16:45,440 - Glad you could join us. 299 00:16:45,440 --> 00:16:50,840 - Rachel, Max has been expressing his concerns about the running of the school. 300 00:16:50,840 --> 00:16:55,880 - Right, OK, well maybe he'd like to express them to me directly. 301 00:17:00,200 --> 00:17:03,520 - It's nice, it's well glam. - What does Philip think of it? 302 00:17:03,520 --> 00:17:05,200 - I ain't shown him it yet. 303 00:17:05,200 --> 00:17:07,200 It was meant to be a surprise but... 304 00:17:07,200 --> 00:17:11,760 - He'll love it, it's a proper stage shirt. He'll feel like a big time comedian. 305 00:17:11,760 --> 00:17:14,240 - Yeah, you're too good for him, you know. 306 00:17:15,480 --> 00:17:17,680 Philip, look what Ros got you. 307 00:17:18,760 --> 00:17:22,440 - Ah, you know what? Forget about it, I'm pulling out of the stupid show, 308 00:17:22,440 --> 00:17:24,480 I'm not doing it. - Philip... 309 00:17:24,480 --> 00:17:27,400 - Stupid cow. 310 00:17:27,400 --> 00:17:29,360 - Can always take it back, eh? 311 00:17:32,720 --> 00:17:35,400 - This is a mixed ability school. 312 00:17:35,400 --> 00:17:35,400 And, as such, 313 00:17:35,400 --> 00:17:39,920 we have a duty to make the curriculum relevant to all pupils. 314 00:17:39,920 --> 00:17:42,600 - You mean appealing to the lowest common denominator? 315 00:17:42,600 --> 00:17:47,200 - I mean we have to cater for those who struggle academically as well as those who excel. 316 00:17:47,200 --> 00:17:50,000 - And in the process, they all become mediocre. 317 00:17:50,000 --> 00:17:53,240 - The pupils at this school are not mediocre. - Really? 318 00:17:53,240 --> 00:17:56,040 Well, these grade projections say exactly that. 319 00:17:56,040 --> 00:17:59,680 Once again this school is set to achieve some very poor results. 320 00:17:59,680 --> 00:18:05,080 - Measuring success of the merger by exam results, it's unfair, and it's unfair to everybody. 321 00:18:05,080 --> 00:18:08,600 - Come on, Rachel. Even you can see it's not working. 322 00:18:08,600 --> 00:18:11,720 - If this isn't working, it's because you're not letting it. 323 00:18:11,720 --> 00:18:14,640 If anyone's trying to disrupt this process, it's you. 324 00:18:14,640 --> 00:18:17,480 You have undermined everything we're trying to achieve. 325 00:18:17,480 --> 00:18:21,800 You've countermanded decisions, you've blatantly ignored anything that I... 326 00:18:21,800 --> 00:18:24,360 - As executive head I have the right to intervene. 327 00:18:24,360 --> 00:18:28,520 - You don't have a right to fire two members of staff without consulting me. 328 00:18:28,520 --> 00:18:32,600 - Someone around here has to make the difficult decisions. - That someone's me. 329 00:18:32,600 --> 00:18:35,720 - Perhaps we should wrap this up and reconvene another time... 330 00:18:37,480 --> 00:18:40,320 when our heads are a little cooler. 331 00:18:40,600 --> 00:18:40,600 SHE SINGS OUT OF TUNE: 332 00:18:40,600 --> 00:18:47,680 - 333 00:18:47,680 --> 00:18:53,600 334 00:18:53,600 --> 00:19:00,560 335 00:19:00,560 --> 00:19:07,880 336 00:19:07,880 --> 00:19:12,680 337 00:19:12,680 --> 00:19:16,200 - Are you OK? - Yeah, fine. Why? 338 00:19:16,200 --> 00:19:16,200 - CD PLAYER: 339 00:19:16,200 --> 00:19:18,520 - 340 00:19:18,520 --> 00:19:20,840 - Nothing, it's fine. 341 00:19:22,080 --> 00:19:28,600 - I'm ready to learn. 342 00:19:28,600 --> 00:19:30,080 - What the hell were you playing at? 343 00:19:30,080 --> 00:19:32,960 - Giving an honest assessment on the state of the school. 344 00:19:32,960 --> 00:19:36,520 - That was an ambush. You didn't even have the decency to warn me. 345 00:19:36,520 --> 00:19:39,640 - I told you I wanted you out. How much warning do you need? 346 00:19:39,640 --> 00:19:42,440 - You're a long way from firing me. I will fight this. 347 00:19:42,440 --> 00:19:46,160 - I'm prepared. Maybe I won't get rid of you this time, but it will happen. 348 00:19:46,160 --> 00:19:50,560 - What is it that I do that offends you so much? - You're dangerous. 349 00:19:50,560 --> 00:19:54,480 You indulge these kids. You pander to them, interfere in their lives. 350 00:19:54,480 --> 00:19:57,720 - It's about helping them. It's about being a good head. 351 00:19:57,720 --> 00:19:57,720 - It's about you, Rachel. 352 00:19:57,720 --> 00:19:59,640 - SHE SCOFFS 353 00:19:59,640 --> 00:20:02,040 - It's about you feeling good about yourself. 354 00:20:02,040 --> 00:20:05,320 Every kid you think you save, every family you think you heal, 355 00:20:05,320 --> 00:20:07,360 it's just another boost for your ego. 356 00:20:07,360 --> 00:20:10,240 - I don't think you're in a position to talk about ego. 357 00:20:10,240 --> 00:20:14,560 - And while you swan around thinking you're a saint, you miss what they really need. 358 00:20:14,560 --> 00:20:15,840 - And what's that? 359 00:20:15,840 --> 00:20:18,880 - Order, structure, authority. - They need you, is that it? 360 00:20:18,880 --> 00:20:22,040 - They don't need you, that's for sure. 361 00:20:22,040 --> 00:20:25,640 Why don't you do something that will really help them for once? 362 00:20:28,320 --> 00:20:29,480 - SHE SCOFFS 363 00:20:29,520 --> 00:20:33,160 - You don't really think I'm going to make it that easy for you, do you? 364 00:20:33,160 --> 00:20:35,480 - Yes, because I won't stop. 365 00:20:35,480 --> 00:20:39,600 I will force you out, whatever I have to do to make it happen. 366 00:20:39,600 --> 00:20:42,960 If you really care about this school, Rachel, you'll sign that 367 00:20:42,960 --> 00:20:44,240 today. 368 00:20:47,520 --> 00:20:49,000 - (You...) 369 00:21:07,600 --> 00:21:09,000 - Come on, everyone inside. 370 00:21:09,000 --> 00:21:12,760 Can you take your seats as quickly as possible, please? 371 00:21:12,760 --> 00:21:13,880 That's it, girls. 372 00:21:14,840 --> 00:21:16,920 - Should be quite a show. 373 00:21:16,920 --> 00:21:19,040 - Ruby's done a brilliant job. 374 00:21:19,040 --> 00:21:23,680 Real end-of-the-pier stuff, singing, dancing, magic acts. The lot. 375 00:21:23,680 --> 00:21:25,240 How did the meeting go? 376 00:21:25,240 --> 00:21:29,200 - Early days, let's just say it all went to plan. 377 00:21:29,200 --> 00:21:32,000 Next term, we'll have our school back. 378 00:21:34,960 --> 00:21:37,480 - Er, OK, look, Steph, I can't do this. 379 00:21:37,480 --> 00:21:39,400 - Will you get over yourself? 380 00:21:39,400 --> 00:21:41,480 - You don't understand, 381 00:21:41,480 --> 00:21:43,000 I can't sing. - Well, so what? 382 00:21:43,000 --> 00:21:45,720 It's only a school play, and you're hurting my arm. 383 00:21:45,720 --> 00:21:47,800 - No, you don't get it. 384 00:21:47,800 --> 00:21:50,560 I really can't sing and I have to get out of this. 385 00:21:50,560 --> 00:21:54,160 - Well, tough, it's all arranged and Max Tyler wants us to sing. 386 00:21:54,160 --> 00:21:56,440 - No, Max Tyler doesn't want me to sing. 387 00:21:56,440 --> 00:22:00,240 - Then mime, just pretend you're singing. All right? - Mime? 388 00:22:00,240 --> 00:22:03,840 - Just stand there, look good and let me take care of everything else. 389 00:22:03,840 --> 00:22:05,960 Bolton, I need to ask you a favour. 390 00:22:05,960 --> 00:22:11,280 - Mime. OK, I can do that, I can mime. 391 00:22:11,280 --> 00:22:13,520 Lauren, hold still a minute, will you? 392 00:22:13,520 --> 00:22:15,240 - The costumes are great, Mrs Kelly. 393 00:22:15,240 --> 00:22:17,720 - That's cos she's dead clever, aren't you, Mum? 394 00:22:17,720 --> 00:22:21,880 Er, only talent backstage please. - Fry said we can help out actually. 395 00:22:21,880 --> 00:22:25,360 - Yeah? Well, you can start by emptying them bins. - What did I say? 396 00:22:25,360 --> 00:22:28,400 Enough. Get on with it. 397 00:22:32,280 --> 00:22:34,000 - Sounds great, lads. 398 00:22:34,000 --> 00:22:35,840 - Dad, we're just tuning up. 399 00:22:35,840 --> 00:22:38,560 - Yeah, I know. Just saying. 400 00:22:38,560 --> 00:22:40,080 - No, you're just going. 401 00:22:40,080 --> 00:22:42,160 - All right, all right, good luck. 402 00:22:46,280 --> 00:22:47,800 - Thought you'd pulled out? 403 00:22:47,800 --> 00:22:47,800 - I changed my mind, didn't I? 404 00:22:47,800 --> 00:22:50,400 - She said you would. 405 00:22:55,600 --> 00:22:56,960 - That looks great. 406 00:22:56,960 --> 00:22:58,920 - Yeah, it does. 407 00:23:00,960 --> 00:23:05,160 - OK, thank you everyone, thank you, thank you. 408 00:23:05,160 --> 00:23:08,000 Right, it's show time. 409 00:23:08,000 --> 00:23:14,440 So, good luck to everybody and, you know, try your very best, OK? 410 00:23:14,440 --> 00:23:21,080 Right, I need my first two acts to the stage, please. My break dancers, where are my break dancers? 411 00:23:21,080 --> 00:23:24,120 Thank you. And Philip. Philip? 412 00:23:27,920 --> 00:23:29,320 Oh, my God! 413 00:23:31,880 --> 00:23:33,120 Philip? 414 00:23:33,120 --> 00:23:36,040 - Oh, it's nothing, Miss. 415 00:23:36,040 --> 00:23:37,840 - Well, what on earth's happened? 416 00:23:37,840 --> 00:23:44,680 - Football practice. - Right? - Let's give them a show they won't forget, eh? 417 00:23:44,680 --> 00:23:45,960 - Mm-hm. 418 00:23:50,720 --> 00:23:55,920 Right, OK, super, OK, onwards and upwards. 419 00:24:06,520 --> 00:24:08,480 CHEERING AND APPLAUSE 420 00:24:16,280 --> 00:24:16,280 - Ladies and gents, boys and girls, welcome to our very own end of term 421 00:24:16,280 --> 00:24:24,240 show, Waterloo Road Has Talent! 422 00:24:24,240 --> 00:24:25,760 - CHEERING AND APPLAUSE 423 00:24:28,080 --> 00:24:34,920 - Now, I know you're all very eager to see the acts, but I just want to say a few words first. 424 00:24:34,920 --> 00:24:37,680 I know this year has been a challenge for all of us, 425 00:24:37,680 --> 00:24:42,840 uniting John Foster's and Waterloo Road was always going to be a challenge. 426 00:24:42,840 --> 00:24:47,600 But I truly believe we are on the verge of making real progress. 427 00:24:47,600 --> 00:24:52,840 And as of next term, I think you'll find there'll be a marked difference. 428 00:24:52,840 --> 00:24:58,080 Where, united as one, we will take this school from strength to strength, 429 00:24:58,080 --> 00:25:02,320 achieving results beyond your expectations. 430 00:25:02,320 --> 00:25:08,760 So I want you now to sit back and enjoy this and look forward to next term. 431 00:25:08,760 --> 00:25:11,200 - APPLAUSE 432 00:25:11,200 --> 00:25:11,200 Dizzy Rascal: 433 00:25:11,200 --> 00:25:15,440 get mine for free 434 00:25:15,440 --> 00:25:19,000 nothing crazy about me... 435 00:25:28,400 --> 00:25:31,120 CHEERING AND APPLAUSE 436 00:25:35,160 --> 00:25:39,680 What a great start, and thank you to the Waterloo Road Crew. 437 00:25:39,680 --> 00:25:41,320 CHEERING AND APPLAUSE 438 00:25:43,520 --> 00:25:48,560 And now for a very funny young man, Mr Philip Ryan. 439 00:25:48,560 --> 00:25:51,960 CHEERING AND APPLAUSE 440 00:25:51,960 --> 00:25:54,600 - Thank you, yes, everyone OK? 441 00:25:54,600 --> 00:25:54,600 So, I was in the playground the other day and this little kid 442 00:25:54,600 --> 00:25:59,400 tries to sell me his maths book. 443 00:25:59,400 --> 00:25:59,400 I didn't buy it from him though. 444 00:25:59,400 --> 00:26:04,440 I've got enough problems. Yeah. 445 00:26:04,440 --> 00:26:07,680 - 20. - I'm not doing it, Miss. 446 00:26:07,680 --> 00:26:14,800 - OK, would you like me to tell your friends about the poem you wrote me and left in my class? 447 00:26:14,800 --> 00:26:17,160 It's quite sweet really, eh, 448 00:26:17,160 --> 00:26:20,160 little schoolboy crush? 449 00:26:20,160 --> 00:26:22,120 - I didn't write you a poem, Miss. 450 00:26:22,120 --> 00:26:27,840 - Well, I think that your friends in your 'massive' would believe anything I tell them. 451 00:26:27,840 --> 00:26:30,000 I'm blackmailing you, Bolton, 452 00:26:30,000 --> 00:26:34,360 keep up. Rep in tatters. Or... 453 00:26:38,520 --> 00:26:41,400 - Rachel, what are you doing? The show's already started. 454 00:26:41,400 --> 00:26:43,000 - You could've warned me, Kim. 455 00:26:43,000 --> 00:26:45,760 - Sorry? - You must've known he was going to do this. 456 00:26:45,760 --> 00:26:48,320 - I don't know what you're talking about. 457 00:26:48,320 --> 00:26:50,160 - Max, trying to get me fired. 458 00:26:50,160 --> 00:26:52,320 He set me up, he had it all planned. 459 00:26:52,320 --> 00:26:57,480 - Look, I don't know what you're going on about but you can't keep blaming Max for everything. 460 00:26:57,480 --> 00:26:57,480 - Yes, I can keep blaming Max when I get back-stabbed like 461 00:26:57,480 --> 00:27:01,920 I just did in that meeting. 462 00:27:01,920 --> 00:27:01,920 - Just like to say hello to the ex-John Foster's kids... 463 00:27:01,920 --> 00:27:04,800 - BOOING 464 00:27:04,800 --> 00:27:08,520 - Come on, I know they're snobby but it can't have been easy coming here. 465 00:27:08,520 --> 00:27:11,720 I mean, have you tasted the canteen's caviar? It's minging. 466 00:27:11,720 --> 00:27:14,560 But they've brought some great things to this school. 467 00:27:14,560 --> 00:27:17,680 And we've had a fantastic time stealing them. 468 00:27:17,680 --> 00:27:20,600 - Is it me or has he suddenly got fit? 469 00:27:20,600 --> 00:27:23,320 - It must be the lights. 470 00:27:25,400 --> 00:27:27,160 - They did give us Tyler though. 471 00:27:27,160 --> 00:27:30,400 And I know, we should've kept the receipt but what can you do? 472 00:27:30,400 --> 00:27:35,200 He's very dependable, is our Mr Tyler. You can always rely on him to ruin your day. 473 00:27:35,200 --> 00:27:38,080 And now he's trying to ruin this school. 474 00:27:38,080 --> 00:27:42,880 Getting rid of all the best things about it, all the best people. 475 00:27:42,880 --> 00:27:48,360 Ah, I'd better watch my step here, eh, Max? I don't want to get you angry. 476 00:27:48,360 --> 00:27:51,640 Cos we both know what happens when you get angry. Don't we, Max? 477 00:27:54,040 --> 00:27:57,160 Ah, coming to join me are we, Max? We can do a double act if you want. 478 00:27:57,160 --> 00:27:57,160 We could do the sketch we did in 479 00:27:57,160 --> 00:28:01,480 your office last week if you want, that was funny was that! 480 00:28:03,480 --> 00:28:05,280 - Cooler. Now. 481 00:28:08,640 --> 00:28:10,560 Get the next act ready. 482 00:28:14,320 --> 00:28:16,240 - And thank you, Philip. 483 00:28:16,240 --> 00:28:22,600 Erm, and now it is Sarah Thompson and her euphonium. 484 00:28:22,600 --> 00:28:27,680 APPLAUSE 485 00:28:27,680 --> 00:28:30,280 So much for working together! - I know your feelings, 486 00:28:30,280 --> 00:28:33,200 but I have to let you know he is not the man you think he is. 487 00:28:33,200 --> 00:28:35,480 - Rachel! Please, just stop! 488 00:28:36,840 --> 00:28:39,320 No, I can't do this. I can't do this. 489 00:28:39,320 --> 00:28:41,400 Not today. - You can't do this today? 490 00:28:41,400 --> 00:28:44,480 - You need to come quick. It's Philip. 491 00:28:47,520 --> 00:28:52,160 - There was me thinking we had an arrangement, an understanding, 492 00:28:52,160 --> 00:28:54,520 and you go and pull a stunt like that. 493 00:28:54,520 --> 00:28:57,640 - That's what you get for not keeping your side of the bargain. 494 00:28:57,640 --> 00:28:59,760 I heard you with Rachel, 495 00:28:59,760 --> 00:29:02,800 you're already trying to get her out. It won't work. 496 00:29:02,800 --> 00:29:04,960 You won't win. She's not going anywhere. 497 00:29:04,960 --> 00:29:07,280 - Ah, I'm afraid she is. 498 00:29:07,280 --> 00:29:09,920 The wheels are already in motion. 499 00:29:09,920 --> 00:29:13,360 - Yeah, well, they'll soon stop once I report you for assault. 500 00:29:13,360 --> 00:29:16,200 - You do what you have to. 501 00:29:16,200 --> 00:29:19,920 You'll probably just make things worse for her. 502 00:29:19,920 --> 00:29:23,160 Philip Ryan is an emotional and easily influenced boy, 503 00:29:23,160 --> 00:29:27,000 very protective of his aunt, would do anything for her. 504 00:29:27,000 --> 00:29:27,000 Including making spurious 505 00:29:27,000 --> 00:29:31,680 and damaging allegations against me. 506 00:29:31,680 --> 00:29:31,680 When pressed on the subject, Philip admitted that Rachel 507 00:29:31,680 --> 00:29:39,200 had persuaded him to lie. 508 00:29:39,200 --> 00:29:39,200 Using a pupil in such a way proves that Rachel Mason is unfit 509 00:29:39,200 --> 00:29:46,480 for this and any other teaching post. 510 00:29:46,480 --> 00:29:48,880 - No-one's going to believe that. 511 00:29:48,880 --> 00:29:52,680 - Yeah, my word against yours. 512 00:29:52,680 --> 00:29:56,440 I'm the one with 10 years' exemplary service. 513 00:29:56,440 --> 00:29:59,920 I'm the one the LEA listens to. You? 514 00:29:59,920 --> 00:30:07,280 You're just a sad, lonely, little boy who tries to be funny, just so that people will like him. 515 00:30:12,560 --> 00:30:14,720 - Philip, is everything all right? 516 00:30:14,720 --> 00:30:17,080 - Everything's fine. 517 00:30:21,160 --> 00:30:21,160 - Grantly. I've said I'm sorry 518 00:30:21,160 --> 00:30:26,040 and I'm trying to make it up to you. 519 00:30:26,040 --> 00:30:30,600 - By making me sit and watch a bunch of kids deluding themselves they've got talent? 520 00:30:30,600 --> 00:30:34,200 - You never know, one of them might surprise you. 521 00:30:34,200 --> 00:30:37,840 - Be the first time in 25 years if they did. 522 00:30:37,840 --> 00:30:40,920 - Will you stop moaning and get in? 523 00:30:41,200 --> 00:30:42,560 - I'm sorry, Philip, 524 00:30:42,560 --> 00:30:45,600 but I don't believe you. Tell me what this is all about. 525 00:30:45,600 --> 00:30:47,840 - I got carried away, I took the joke too far. 526 00:30:47,840 --> 00:30:51,200 - Ros said that you said some really serious things about Mr Tyler, 527 00:30:51,200 --> 00:30:52,960 about him getting angry with you. 528 00:30:52,960 --> 00:30:54,760 - I was just trying to get a laugh. 529 00:30:54,760 --> 00:30:57,760 - I don't believe that you'd do that sort of thing for fun. 530 00:30:57,760 --> 00:30:59,320 Come on, what's on your mind? 531 00:30:59,320 --> 00:31:02,360 - Just drop it, all right? I messed up and I'm sorry, OK? 532 00:31:02,360 --> 00:31:04,040 - If there's something to say... 533 00:31:04,040 --> 00:31:06,600 - There's nothing. - You mustn't feel afraid... 534 00:31:06,600 --> 00:31:11,080 - Rachel. - What?! - Just let him go, come on, Philip, off you go. - Well... 535 00:31:16,560 --> 00:31:20,600 Kim, why did you just do that? I was trying to talk to him. 536 00:31:20,600 --> 00:31:23,840 - Because he has nothing else to say. He just took things too far. 537 00:31:23,840 --> 00:31:27,040 - It's obvious there's something going on with him and Max. 538 00:31:27,040 --> 00:31:31,440 - No, there's not, there's something going on between you and Max. - Oh... 539 00:31:31,440 --> 00:31:33,560 - God, this is never going to end, is it? 540 00:31:33,560 --> 00:31:36,680 The longer you're both here, the longer everybody suffers. 541 00:31:36,680 --> 00:31:38,080 - I am not causing that! 542 00:31:38,080 --> 00:31:44,640 - It doesn't matter. This school cannot take another term of you and Max going at each other all the time. 543 00:31:44,640 --> 00:31:46,600 - What are you trying to say? 544 00:31:46,600 --> 00:31:48,560 - That something has to give. 545 00:31:53,720 --> 00:31:55,600 - You think I should go. 546 00:31:57,120 --> 00:31:59,720 - Do you know what, I don't know. 547 00:31:59,720 --> 00:32:03,440 I just want what is best for this school. 548 00:32:05,520 --> 00:32:06,760 And this... 549 00:32:09,400 --> 00:32:11,120 It can't carry on. 550 00:32:30,840 --> 00:32:33,120 551 00:32:33,120 --> 00:32:35,760 you 552 00:32:35,960 --> 00:32:42,200 realised what you gotta do 553 00:32:42,200 --> 00:32:49,520 the way I do about you now 554 00:32:54,000 --> 00:32:56,720 555 00:32:56,720 --> 00:33:00,240 OASIS: is out 556 00:33:00,240 --> 00:33:05,720 But you never really had a doubt 557 00:33:05,720 --> 00:33:12,280 the way I do about you now 558 00:33:16,240 --> 00:33:21,120 are winding 559 00:33:21,120 --> 00:33:27,360 there are blinding 560 00:33:27,360 --> 00:33:32,080 like to say to you 561 00:33:32,080 --> 00:33:34,560 562 00:33:38,200 --> 00:33:39,920 563 00:33:39,920 --> 00:33:44,360 - At least wait till after the break. Take some time to think it through. 564 00:33:44,360 --> 00:33:46,000 - No. 565 00:33:46,000 --> 00:33:48,000 No, it's got to happen today. 566 00:33:48,000 --> 00:33:50,520 The last thing this school needs is uncertainty. 567 00:33:50,520 --> 00:33:53,720 - You resigning will put everyone on an even keel, will it? 568 00:33:53,720 --> 00:33:57,880 - They'll have the break to think it through, and next term they can make it work. 569 00:33:57,880 --> 00:34:00,400 - I'm not sure that's going to happen without you. 570 00:34:00,400 --> 00:34:02,640 - It won't happen with me. 571 00:34:02,640 --> 00:34:06,920 Look, Chris, Max and I cannot work together, 572 00:34:06,920 --> 00:34:09,520 and the atmosphere we create rubs off on the kids. 573 00:34:09,520 --> 00:34:11,280 - How do you work that out? 574 00:34:11,280 --> 00:34:14,680 - The biggest turf war in this school wasn't fought in the playground, 575 00:34:14,680 --> 00:34:17,240 it was fought in here. It's between me and him. 576 00:34:17,240 --> 00:34:19,680 - You should stay and fight this. 577 00:34:21,560 --> 00:34:23,240 - Sorry, I can't, 578 00:34:23,240 --> 00:34:27,360 because I can't ruin this place just to get one over on Max Tyler. 579 00:34:27,360 --> 00:34:30,520 I need to call the LEA. 580 00:34:32,880 --> 00:34:34,720 They need to find a new head. 581 00:34:44,040 --> 00:34:46,600 - Ruby, how's it going? 582 00:34:46,600 --> 00:34:49,480 - So far, so good I think really. 583 00:34:49,480 --> 00:34:51,840 Philip's act is proving a bit hard to follow. 584 00:34:51,840 --> 00:34:54,640 - Yeah, I heard he took things too far. 585 00:34:54,640 --> 00:34:57,080 - "A bit far"?! Kim, he was outrageous. 586 00:34:57,080 --> 00:35:00,840 Poor Max, having to sit through that. - I'm sure Max will survive. 587 00:35:00,840 --> 00:35:04,840 - I knew something was wrong before he went on, because he was in a foul mood. 588 00:35:04,840 --> 00:35:06,960 - Well, that doesn't sound like Philip. 589 00:35:06,960 --> 00:35:06,960 - I know, and you should've seen his reaction when I talked about his 590 00:35:06,960 --> 00:35:12,120 bruise thing. Bolton, you're on. 591 00:35:12,120 --> 00:35:13,960 - What bruise? 592 00:35:13,960 --> 00:35:15,760 APPLAUSE AND CHEERING 593 00:35:20,560 --> 00:35:24,240 - This poem's called, "Grantly. The Greatest". 594 00:35:25,680 --> 00:35:28,400 He's more than a man, he's my inspiration. 595 00:35:28,400 --> 00:35:33,000 Smartest line of the conversation, killer track of the compilation, 596 00:35:33,000 --> 00:35:35,320 brightest star in the constellation. 597 00:35:35,320 --> 00:35:40,240 Left, right, left, the combination, huh, Grantly, the greatest. 598 00:35:40,240 --> 00:35:43,200 More than a fighter, he's an educator. 599 00:35:43,200 --> 00:35:45,920 Man of wisdom, an illuminator. 600 00:35:45,920 --> 00:35:47,720 Man of the people, a communicator. 601 00:35:47,720 --> 00:35:49,880 Man of action, a motivator. 602 00:35:49,880 --> 00:35:54,200 Get in his way, and he'd annihilate ya, huh. Grantly, the greatest. 603 00:35:54,200 --> 00:35:56,520 King of the ring, moves outstanding. 604 00:35:56,520 --> 00:35:58,600 Watching him box, my mind expanding. 605 00:35:58,600 --> 00:36:02,880 Amazed at every blow that he's planting. Loving every punch that he's landing, 606 00:36:02,880 --> 00:36:04,560 out of my seat and I start chanting. 607 00:36:04,560 --> 00:36:06,640 Grantly, boom-by-ey, 608 00:36:06,640 --> 00:36:08,520 Grantly, boom-by-ey, come on! 609 00:36:08,520 --> 00:36:13,440 - ALL CHANT: Grantly, boom-by-ey, Grantly, boom-by-ey... 610 00:36:13,440 --> 00:36:15,880 CHANTING CONTINUES 611 00:36:33,920 --> 00:36:36,840 - Look at this! 612 00:36:38,400 --> 00:36:43,200 What's the matter? - Rachel's going. 613 00:36:55,600 --> 00:36:57,480 - Mrs Fry was just concerned. 614 00:36:57,480 --> 00:37:00,440 - I told her, it's nothing. 615 00:37:00,440 --> 00:37:02,920 - Fine. 616 00:37:02,920 --> 00:37:05,800 I just wanted to check. 617 00:37:05,800 --> 00:37:08,520 So, how's the football training going, then? 618 00:37:10,040 --> 00:37:12,960 - Good. 619 00:37:12,960 --> 00:37:15,080 - What position is it that you play? 620 00:37:15,080 --> 00:37:19,520 - Erm, I haven't decided yet, I'm still trying a few out. 621 00:37:19,520 --> 00:37:23,680 - Oh, right. Mr Clarkson reckons the team's got quite a good chance this year. 622 00:37:23,680 --> 00:37:27,320 Do you think you might be picked regularly... - Miss...don't. 623 00:37:27,320 --> 00:37:27,320 I know what you're doing. 624 00:37:27,320 --> 00:37:30,720 - Just asking about the football team. 625 00:37:30,720 --> 00:37:34,160 - You know I don't do football. Let's just stop messing about. 626 00:37:34,160 --> 00:37:38,040 - OK, let's stop messing about. 627 00:37:45,760 --> 00:37:51,360 So, are you going to tell me how you really hurt your back? - (I can't say.) 628 00:37:51,360 --> 00:37:53,360 - Why not? 629 00:37:54,400 --> 00:37:56,800 - Miss, I just can't say. 630 00:37:56,800 --> 00:37:58,520 Don't ask me again, OK? 631 00:37:58,520 --> 00:38:01,840 - No, Phil, it's not OK. 632 00:38:01,840 --> 00:38:04,160 You are a pupil of this school. 633 00:38:04,160 --> 00:38:07,120 But not only that, you're my friend's nephew. 634 00:38:07,120 --> 00:38:10,440 So if someone's hurt you, then I want to know about it. 635 00:38:10,440 --> 00:38:14,080 So you can take as long as you like. 636 00:38:16,240 --> 00:38:18,880 I am not leaving here until you tell me. 637 00:38:34,600 --> 00:38:37,520 And that was Michaela White. 638 00:38:37,520 --> 00:38:40,120 And now for a street dance routine 639 00:38:40,120 --> 00:38:45,000 from Sambuca Kelly and Lauren Andrews. 640 00:38:45,000 --> 00:38:47,040 CHEERING AND APPLAUSE 641 00:38:47,040 --> 00:38:49,920 - Oi! Muppets. 642 00:38:53,000 --> 00:38:55,920 - LAUGHTER 643 00:38:59,680 --> 00:39:02,120 - Come on, let's get off. - No, I'm still doing it. 644 00:39:02,120 --> 00:39:02,120 - sister, 645 00:39:02,120 --> 00:39:04,920 go sister... 646 00:39:04,920 --> 00:39:07,280 Get to the cooler now! 647 00:39:07,280 --> 00:39:10,160 go sister 648 00:39:10,160 --> 00:39:15,280 Rouge 649 00:39:15,280 --> 00:39:18,880 650 00:39:18,880 --> 00:39:23,520 wanna give it a go?" 651 00:39:23,520 --> 00:39:26,240 652 00:39:27,720 --> 00:39:32,280 653 00:39:32,280 --> 00:39:36,040 654 00:39:37,040 --> 00:39:43,240 655 00:39:47,560 --> 00:39:49,160 - Grantly, have you seen Steph? 656 00:40:00,440 --> 00:40:02,880 - Erm, Sir, if this is about that poem, it was... 657 00:40:02,880 --> 00:40:06,840 I didn't plan to do it that way... it was kinda like spur of the moment thing... 658 00:40:11,920 --> 00:40:13,440 - Thank you, Smilie. 659 00:40:15,640 --> 00:40:17,360 - Sir, I can't breathe. 660 00:40:21,440 --> 00:40:22,960 - Carry on, lad. 661 00:40:25,400 --> 00:40:29,280 - Grantly, seriously, if you see Steph please will you tell her that... 662 00:40:30,720 --> 00:40:34,880 - Erm, right, you're nearly on. - No, Ruby, I can't, Steph's not here. 663 00:40:34,880 --> 00:40:37,920 - You'll just have to muddle through by yourself, come on. 664 00:40:37,920 --> 00:40:42,120 - Oh, no, no, no... - Come on, come on, come on! - Oh, Rubes, I don't want to. 665 00:40:42,120 --> 00:40:44,800 - 666 00:40:44,800 --> 00:40:47,160 - 667 00:40:47,160 --> 00:40:49,240 - CHEERING AND APPLAUSE 668 00:40:51,320 --> 00:40:54,720 - They were good, weren't they? - Good? They were bloody brilliant! 669 00:40:59,800 --> 00:41:02,200 - And now, everybody, for our finale 670 00:41:02,200 --> 00:41:07,000 could you put your hands together and welcome Miss Jo Lipsett! 671 00:41:07,000 --> 00:41:09,120 CHEERING AND APPLAUSE 672 00:41:21,320 --> 00:41:23,440 CLEARS THROAT 673 00:41:24,480 --> 00:41:28,880 Back door, eh? Not your style, Rachel. 674 00:41:28,880 --> 00:41:33,840 - I'm sorry, Steph, but I just really feel I need to leave now, so... 675 00:41:33,840 --> 00:41:37,440 - Do you know what I thought of you when you first came here? 676 00:41:37,440 --> 00:41:39,920 - No, but I can guess. 677 00:41:39,920 --> 00:41:43,360 - I thought you were a stuck up, prissy, cold hearted cow. 678 00:41:44,360 --> 00:41:47,000 - And now? 679 00:41:47,000 --> 00:41:49,000 - Nothing, that's pretty much it. 680 00:41:49,000 --> 00:41:51,640 - I am going to miss you, you know. 681 00:41:51,640 --> 00:41:54,520 - But you're a bloody good head, Rachel. 682 00:41:54,520 --> 00:41:55,840 Best I've ever had, 683 00:41:55,840 --> 00:41:59,320 and I don't know how, but you managed to make this place work. 684 00:41:59,320 --> 00:42:01,240 - Thanks. 685 00:42:01,240 --> 00:42:05,360 - I can't understand why you're prepared to hand things over to that maniac. 686 00:42:05,360 --> 00:42:08,440 - Oh, Max isn't a maniac. - Yes, he is. 687 00:42:08,440 --> 00:42:12,400 I've seen him at work, up close and personal, and I bet you have too. 688 00:42:12,400 --> 00:42:12,400 - So what do you think I should do, Steph? Just stand up and announce 689 00:42:12,400 --> 00:42:17,400 I'm being bullied by Max Tyler? 690 00:42:17,400 --> 00:42:20,360 - Yes, that would be a start. - And who is going to believe me? 691 00:42:20,360 --> 00:42:22,840 - Well, we would. 692 00:42:25,600 --> 00:42:25,600 - OUT OF TUNE: 693 00:42:25,600 --> 00:42:29,560 694 00:42:29,560 --> 00:42:32,600 695 00:42:32,600 --> 00:42:41,040 696 00:42:43,120 --> 00:42:45,480 CHEERING AND APPLAUSE 697 00:42:55,200 --> 00:42:55,200 Did you hear that applause? 698 00:42:55,200 --> 00:42:59,040 - Yeah, they sound relieved. 699 00:43:02,480 --> 00:43:06,040 - That's the end of the show, sure you'll agree it was very eventful. 700 00:43:06,040 --> 00:43:12,960 All that remains for me to say is have a very good holiday, we'll see you all next term. 701 00:43:18,600 --> 00:43:21,960 Get everyone in the staffroom in five minutes. 702 00:43:25,000 --> 00:43:29,480 - Philip, you should've come to me as soon as it happened. - I didn't want to make it worse. 703 00:43:29,480 --> 00:43:34,280 - I do appreciate that you were trying to protect me. 704 00:43:36,280 --> 00:43:39,320 Come on, why don't you go and get changed? 705 00:43:39,320 --> 00:43:42,720 I'll come and see you later. - Thanks, Miss. 706 00:43:50,320 --> 00:43:53,360 - I just... I don't know what to say. 707 00:43:53,360 --> 00:43:55,960 - You couldn't have known about that. - Well, no, 708 00:43:55,960 --> 00:44:00,440 but you've been trying to warn me about Max for ages and I've just not wanted to hear it. 709 00:44:00,440 --> 00:44:04,200 - Look, if it's any consolation even I didn't think he was capable of this. 710 00:44:05,480 --> 00:44:08,440 - So, what happens now? 711 00:44:09,640 --> 00:44:13,160 - Now, Max and I are going to have this out. 712 00:44:15,120 --> 00:44:16,840 - Rachel, I needed to believe him. 713 00:44:16,840 --> 00:44:18,280 - No, it's OK. 714 00:44:18,280 --> 00:44:19,600 - Today. 715 00:44:21,320 --> 00:44:24,080 I just really needed to believe him. 716 00:44:27,480 --> 00:44:30,160 MAX: - I know I don't have to tell you how difficult 717 00:44:30,160 --> 00:44:31,720 the last few months have been. 718 00:44:31,720 --> 00:44:33,680 We've been under a lot of pressure, 719 00:44:33,680 --> 00:44:36,680 unfortunately, it's proved too much for Rachel. 720 00:44:36,680 --> 00:44:40,520 I'm as sad as you are but I respect her decision. 721 00:44:40,520 --> 00:44:46,160 I know she'd want us to carry on as normal, so I will be taking over her duties for now, 722 00:44:46,160 --> 00:44:50,120 but I won't lie to you, next term, things will be different... 723 00:44:50,120 --> 00:44:52,840 - I wouldn't start ringing the changes just yet, Max. 724 00:44:52,840 --> 00:44:54,600 - Rachel, I thought you'd gone. 725 00:44:54,600 --> 00:44:57,360 - Yeah, I nearly had gone, 726 00:44:57,360 --> 00:45:00,440 and then Philip informed me of a few facts. 727 00:45:00,440 --> 00:45:03,600 Like how you threw him against a filing cabinet last week. 728 00:45:03,600 --> 00:45:07,720 - OK, thank you, everyone and have a great break... 729 00:45:07,720 --> 00:45:10,360 - ..and then blackmailed him into keeping quiet, 730 00:45:10,360 --> 00:45:14,000 by threatening to fire me. - Shall we do this in private? 731 00:45:14,000 --> 00:45:15,800 - That's fine by me. 732 00:45:15,800 --> 00:45:20,240 - What are you doing here? - Rachel called to tell me she was resigning, 733 00:45:20,240 --> 00:45:22,640 so I came over to try and talk her out of it. 734 00:45:22,640 --> 00:45:25,440 But it seems things have taken a more serious turn. 735 00:45:25,440 --> 00:45:28,760 - This is an internal matter, Jennifer. 736 00:45:28,760 --> 00:45:31,280 No need for the LEA to get involved. 737 00:45:31,280 --> 00:45:33,960 - Sorry, Max, but we already are. 738 00:45:33,960 --> 00:45:35,600 So where do you want to do this? 739 00:45:38,920 --> 00:45:41,960 - We'll talk in my office. - Do you have a union rep? 740 00:45:41,960 --> 00:45:44,200 - I won't need one. - I wouldn't bet on that. 741 00:45:52,920 --> 00:45:55,800 - MUSIC: "Dance Wiv Me" by Dizzee Rascal 742 00:45:55,800 --> 00:45:55,800 743 00:45:55,800 --> 00:46:00,560 But why you all over there on your Jack Jones...? 744 00:46:00,560 --> 00:46:03,720 Obviously you two didn't get the message this morning. 745 00:46:03,720 --> 00:46:06,160 - Touch us and we're going straight to Mason. 746 00:46:06,160 --> 00:46:07,800 - What did I say this morning? 747 00:46:07,800 --> 00:46:07,800 What did I say, Porter? - You said 748 00:46:07,800 --> 00:46:12,560 that the gang stuff was finished. 749 00:46:12,560 --> 00:46:15,080 - Right, so you were listening? 750 00:46:16,600 --> 00:46:19,320 - All right then, let's do it. 751 00:46:25,880 --> 00:46:27,520 - Sign. 752 00:46:27,520 --> 00:46:30,040 753 00:46:30,040 --> 00:46:32,640 754 00:46:32,640 --> 00:46:36,840 soul Come and dance with me 755 00:46:36,840 --> 00:46:40,840 dance with me Come and dance with me... 756 00:46:40,840 --> 00:46:43,840 Now, I don't want to have to tell yous again. 757 00:46:43,840 --> 00:46:45,440 - What? That's it? 758 00:46:45,440 --> 00:46:49,040 - I told you. It's finished. 759 00:46:50,560 --> 00:46:51,800 Come on, girls. 760 00:46:51,800 --> 00:46:54,880 can't see Get away from the bar 761 00:46:54,880 --> 00:46:56,680 762 00:46:56,680 --> 00:46:59,440 at me That's why I'm asking B 763 00:46:59,440 --> 00:47:02,040 me. 764 00:47:07,720 --> 00:47:09,920 - You believe it? They've suspended me, 765 00:47:09,920 --> 00:47:11,680 immediate effect. 766 00:47:11,680 --> 00:47:13,760 - How could you do it? 767 00:47:13,760 --> 00:47:13,760 He's just a kid. - Oh, come on, 768 00:47:13,760 --> 00:47:18,600 I expected more from you, Kim. 769 00:47:18,600 --> 00:47:20,200 This is ridiculous. 770 00:47:20,200 --> 00:47:24,240 - Ridiculous? - It was one time, a rush of blood. You know what I'm talking about. 771 00:47:24,240 --> 00:47:27,800 - No, actually, I don't know what you're talking about. 772 00:47:27,800 --> 00:47:29,240 I don't know what's worse, 773 00:47:29,240 --> 00:47:32,720 The fact that you've done it, or the fact that you're not even sorry. 774 00:47:32,720 --> 00:47:34,280 - Of course I'm sorry. 775 00:47:36,600 --> 00:47:39,320 Look, this is stupid. 776 00:47:40,840 --> 00:47:43,120 We've got a future, you and me. 777 00:47:43,120 --> 00:47:44,640 Let's focus on that, eh? 778 00:47:44,640 --> 00:47:49,640 - No, no, let's focus on Philip and how you've just hurt him. 779 00:47:49,640 --> 00:47:52,320 - OK, maybe I was a bit forceful with him, 780 00:47:52,320 --> 00:47:55,000 but I've been under a lot of pressure lately. 781 00:47:55,000 --> 00:47:57,080 - Pressure? - You know that. 782 00:47:57,080 --> 00:47:59,680 What with things at home, the divorce... 783 00:47:59,680 --> 00:48:02,320 - No, let me tell you about pressure, Max. 784 00:48:02,320 --> 00:48:05,800 Katy Ward, Year 11, she looks after her mum with MS, 785 00:48:05,800 --> 00:48:08,560 24/7, now, that is pressure. 786 00:48:08,560 --> 00:48:14,360 Lindsay James, sexually abused by her dad, kept it a secret until finally she cracked. 787 00:48:14,360 --> 00:48:17,320 Everybody in this school is under some kind of pressure, 788 00:48:17,320 --> 00:48:17,320 but you are the only one who 789 00:48:17,320 --> 00:48:21,200 is using it as an excuse to hit kids. 790 00:48:21,200 --> 00:48:22,720 - You're angry, I get it... 791 00:48:24,320 --> 00:48:26,360 but let's not kid ourselves. 792 00:48:26,360 --> 00:48:30,040 You can't walk away from what we have. 793 00:48:32,200 --> 00:48:34,520 - Do you know what, I loved you... 794 00:48:36,400 --> 00:48:39,200 that was before I had any idea who you are. 795 00:48:42,440 --> 00:48:44,720 - Kim, Come back! 796 00:48:44,720 --> 00:48:48,240 - MUSIC: "Reasons Not To Be An Idiot" by Frank Turner 797 00:48:48,240 --> 00:48:51,000 - You've got to be kidding. 798 00:48:51,000 --> 00:48:53,200 - It's school policy I'm afraid, Max. 799 00:48:56,360 --> 00:48:58,080 - You were brilliant, Philip. 800 00:48:58,080 --> 00:49:01,920 I mean, like, everyone was laughing. - Yeah, surprised me, actually. 801 00:49:01,920 --> 00:49:04,440 - How do you think all that up, it must be dead hard? 802 00:49:04,440 --> 00:49:08,200 - Not really. I work with Ros, she helps, sort of, build up my ideas. 803 00:49:08,200 --> 00:49:13,600 She can sort of shape an act whereas I'm all gags, but she knows how to connect things. 804 00:49:13,600 --> 00:49:15,160 It's weird actually, 805 00:49:15,160 --> 00:49:18,520 we sort of know what makes each other laugh so we just riff on that. 806 00:49:20,000 --> 00:49:23,200 What are you two smiling at? - Philip, are you stupid? 807 00:49:23,200 --> 00:49:25,640 - Wait any longer and you'll miss your chance. 808 00:49:31,000 --> 00:49:34,560 - I'm relying on you to keep up the John Foster's standards, Ruby. 809 00:49:34,560 --> 00:49:36,200 - How dare you talk to me! 810 00:49:36,200 --> 00:49:38,760 Shame on you, Max. 811 00:49:38,760 --> 00:49:43,520 You've only got yourself to blame 812 00:49:43,520 --> 00:49:46,600 outside... 813 00:49:48,200 --> 00:49:51,200 CHEERING AND APPLAUSE 814 00:50:07,440 --> 00:50:09,760 - So, you're the one? 815 00:50:10,760 --> 00:50:14,040 - Yeah, I am the one. 816 00:50:15,680 --> 00:50:18,320 Or at least I was until this afternoon, anyway. 817 00:50:18,320 --> 00:50:21,800 - Yeah, that came as a shock to me, too. 818 00:50:22,960 --> 00:50:22,960 Thing about Max, he's great 819 00:50:22,960 --> 00:50:27,240 when everything's going his way. 820 00:50:27,240 --> 00:50:29,680 When it goes wrong, so does he. 821 00:50:32,640 --> 00:50:36,160 - I'm...I'm really sorry if I've caused you any pain. 822 00:50:38,520 --> 00:50:40,080 - Hi. 823 00:50:41,280 --> 00:50:46,760 - I've spoken to your Chair and called the office. Everyone's in agreement. 824 00:50:46,760 --> 00:50:50,240 Max is suspended and the case referred to the GTC. 825 00:50:50,240 --> 00:50:52,560 It's unlikely he'll ever teach again. 826 00:50:52,560 --> 00:50:55,400 - I see. 827 00:50:55,400 --> 00:50:58,280 - Well, it was good to see you again. 828 00:51:06,160 --> 00:51:07,200 - Are you OK? 829 00:51:09,040 --> 00:51:12,200 - Yeah, yes, I am. 830 00:51:14,600 --> 00:51:19,760 - We're all just going to head down the pub. I really need a drink. Do you fancy...? 831 00:51:19,760 --> 00:51:22,160 - No, no, I don't think so... 832 00:51:23,680 --> 00:51:26,760 I just need to be on my own. - If you change your mind? 833 00:51:37,080 --> 00:51:40,800 - Well, all-in-all, I'd say that was quite a term. 834 00:51:40,800 --> 00:51:44,320 - I expect at least one drink from each and every one of you. 835 00:51:46,880 --> 00:51:48,360 - Miss! 836 00:51:50,160 --> 00:51:52,000 Been thinking about that money. 837 00:51:52,000 --> 00:51:54,720 - You are not getting another penny out of me, mate. 838 00:51:56,360 --> 00:51:59,320 OK, I'm confused. 839 00:51:59,320 --> 00:52:01,520 - My words, innit? They touched him. 840 00:52:04,040 --> 00:52:05,800 - And me, Bolton. 841 00:52:05,800 --> 00:52:09,320 - See you later, Miss. 842 00:52:10,040 --> 00:52:14,680 - I'm sorry about before, I was out of order. 843 00:52:14,680 --> 00:52:18,200 - Why didn't you just tell me what was happening? 844 00:52:18,200 --> 00:52:21,400 - Dunno, couldn't, 845 00:52:21,400 --> 00:52:25,400 I didn't want you to think I was weak. - That's daft. 846 00:52:26,440 --> 00:52:31,360 - And I spent every night with you for two weeks and I didn't even try and kiss you. 847 00:52:31,360 --> 00:52:35,120 - I gave you enough chances. - When? 848 00:52:35,120 --> 00:52:40,840 - Like Tuesday, when we were making toast in the kitchen. 849 00:52:40,840 --> 00:52:43,280 - See, I thought there was something there, 850 00:52:43,280 --> 00:52:46,280 but I just never know when's the right time. 851 00:52:48,720 --> 00:52:49,760 - Now? 852 00:52:49,760 --> 00:52:51,440 - What? 853 00:52:52,720 --> 00:52:54,200 - Now's the right time. 854 00:53:05,560 --> 00:53:07,880 - When you've been in the job as long as me, 855 00:53:07,880 --> 00:53:10,440 it's easy to become a source of inspiration. 856 00:53:10,440 --> 00:53:11,960 - Like a muse? 857 00:53:11,960 --> 00:53:15,440 - Exactly, Tom. The kids look around 858 00:53:15,440 --> 00:53:20,640 for someone that they can admire, and, well, a man that they can learn from. 859 00:53:20,640 --> 00:53:23,240 - And when they can't find him, they settle for you. 860 00:53:25,200 --> 00:53:28,480 - Oh, Grantly, here's to another 25 years. 861 00:53:28,480 --> 00:53:31,040 - Cheers. - Cheers. 862 00:53:32,560 --> 00:53:34,880 - Right, that's me. I'm off. 863 00:53:34,880 --> 00:53:36,960 - Karaoke hasn't even started yet. 864 00:53:36,960 --> 00:53:41,160 - Oh, I'll murder Rhinestone Cowboy some other time, I've got Josh tomorrow. See you later. 865 00:53:41,160 --> 00:53:41,160 - See you. 866 00:53:41,160 --> 00:53:43,320 TTFN. 867 00:53:43,320 --> 00:53:47,280 - I tell you what, Ruby, you know how to put on one hell of a show. 868 00:53:47,280 --> 00:53:50,560 - Oh, Thanks. It's a pity it only takes one person to spoil it. 869 00:53:50,560 --> 00:53:52,800 - You can't blame yourself for what Max did. 870 00:53:52,800 --> 00:53:54,360 - No, I meant your singing. 871 00:54:04,640 --> 00:54:07,040 - So, how does it feel to have your school back? 872 00:54:07,040 --> 00:54:11,560 - Oh, it's fantastic, but we have got a lot to do to make that merger work. 873 00:54:12,840 --> 00:54:16,360 What's so funny? - Do you think maybe you could relax for one night? 874 00:54:16,360 --> 00:54:19,160 - This is me relaxed! 875 00:54:22,200 --> 00:54:24,520 - Hope I'm not interrupting. 876 00:54:26,440 --> 00:54:28,440 Thought I'd drop by, 877 00:54:28,440 --> 00:54:31,960 share a drink with my colleagues. - I really think you should go, Max. 878 00:54:31,960 --> 00:54:34,440 - When did you start thinking, Christopher? 879 00:54:34,440 --> 00:54:38,200 Was it about the time you started going soft on her? 880 00:54:38,200 --> 00:54:41,000 You know, I can't see the attraction myself. 881 00:54:41,000 --> 00:54:43,040 But then, 882 00:54:43,040 --> 00:54:45,680 I never was into used goods. 883 00:54:45,680 --> 00:54:48,880 - Right. - Oh, Chris, you know what, just leave it. - Yeah, yeah, 884 00:54:48,880 --> 00:54:52,480 leave it, Christopher. Be the good little lap dog that you are. 885 00:54:54,680 --> 00:54:56,920 Out of interest, 886 00:54:56,920 --> 00:54:59,680 how much does she charge a member of staff? 887 00:55:07,800 --> 00:55:10,080 - Not bad for a science teacher. 888 00:55:11,240 --> 00:55:12,320 - Go home, Max. 889 00:55:25,920 --> 00:55:28,400 - Where've you been? I've been waiting ages. 890 00:55:28,400 --> 00:55:31,760 - We're supposed to see each other tomorrow. 891 00:55:31,760 --> 00:55:33,800 - Is that Chinese? 892 00:55:35,360 --> 00:55:39,960 - Well, yeah. - Good, I'm starving. - What's all this about? 893 00:55:39,960 --> 00:55:44,000 - What does it look like? I'm moving in. 894 00:55:44,000 --> 00:55:46,320 Grab a case, eh, dad? 895 00:55:48,600 --> 00:55:51,800 - I can't believe that I didn't suss Max out earlier. 896 00:55:51,800 --> 00:55:54,000 - Oh, he's not all bad. 897 00:55:54,000 --> 00:55:57,560 And...you know, in his own way, he really did care about the kids. 898 00:55:57,560 --> 00:56:01,280 - Funny way of showing it. - It's the right ethos, wrong methods. 899 00:56:05,000 --> 00:56:06,600 Oooh...how is that? 900 00:56:06,600 --> 00:56:08,880 - It's freezing, actually. 901 00:56:11,400 --> 00:56:15,880 - Do you normally, sort of, jump in like that for damsels in distress? 902 00:56:15,880 --> 00:56:17,800 - Only when I fancy the damsel. 903 00:56:19,240 --> 00:56:23,520 Oooh...sorry, I think I've had a bit too much to drink. 904 00:56:25,040 --> 00:56:26,840 - I think we both have. 905 00:56:27,840 --> 00:56:30,200 - Yeah. - Yeah. 906 00:56:30,200 --> 00:56:32,040 - Just out of curiosity, 907 00:56:32,040 --> 00:56:34,840 how drunk would you say you were? 908 00:56:35,680 --> 00:56:42,160 - Erm, I think I'm sober enough to know that it wouldn't be a good idea. 909 00:56:42,160 --> 00:56:43,640 - Yeah. 910 00:57:02,720 --> 00:57:04,360 Your place? 911 00:57:04,360 --> 00:57:06,320 - Yours is closer. 912 00:57:06,320 --> 00:57:08,320 - Cranford Road, please. 913 00:57:22,640 --> 00:57:23,680 - Oh, come on... 914 00:57:25,480 --> 00:57:27,160 You can do this. 915 00:57:58,640 --> 00:58:01,680 Subtitles by Red Bee Media Ltd 916 00:58:01,680 --> 00:58:04,720 Email subtitling@bbc.co.uk