Darren Brigg Snr was the father of Darren Brigg Jnr who was given extra help with his reading from then teaching assistant Davina Shackleton.
Darren Snr is first seen in Series 3 Episode 11 at parents evening where he thanks Davina for all the help she's given Darren with his dyslexia.
In Series 3 Episode 12, Darren Snr starts to bring Davina flowers and asks her help for dinner. Despite her rejection Darren Snr continues to pursue her. Darren Snr is left furious when Davina once again rejects him and tells him that she's already in a relationship.
Angry at Davina's rejection, Darren Jnr happens to let slip that Davina had hugged him. Wanting to get his own back Darren Snr reports Davina to Rachel Mason telling her that Davina has been touching up her son.
When Davina later drops Darren Jnr home, Darren Snr apologies and insists that Davina stay for a drink. Despite her constantly trying to leave, Darren Snr locks the door and refuses to let Davina leave. His anger with Davina's constant rejections finally reaches boiling point and Darren Snr starts to insult her saying that all women are the same.
Darren Jnr is finally able to stop his Dad and Darren Snr is last seen sobbing on the sofa as Davina is finally able to leave.
Neither Darren Snr nor his son are seen again.
Behind the scenes[]
Darren Snr is portrayed by Sean Wilson, best known for his role as Martin Platt in Coronation Street from 1985 to 2005 and a brief return in 2018.