Eleventh episode of Series 5 and first episode of the second part (summer term) of Series 5, as well as the first episode to air in the 2010s.
Synopsis[]
A new term starts and new pupil Finn Sharkey, whom Chris expelled from a previous school, proves to be a disruptive influence. Grantly allows Bianka Vale to go out with her estranged father Gary on her birthday, unaware that Gary is the subject of a restraining order from seeing his children. When Rachel follows, she and Bianka are in danger as Gary plans to blow them up to spite his ex-wife, and they have a narrow escape as he dies in the explosion of his caravan. Ruby Fry starts stealing school property to sell to pay off her debts, and Kim reveals she is pregnant by Max.
Main cast[]
Staff[]
- Eva Pope as Rachel Mason
- Angela Griffin as Kim Campbell
- William Ash as Christopher Mead
- Denise Welch as Steph Haydock
- Philip Martin Brown as Grantly Budgen
- Jason Done as Tom Clarkson
- Elizabeth Berrington as Ruby Fry
- Sarah-Jane Potts as Jo Lipsett
- Elaine Symons as Rose Kelly
Students[]
- Jack McMullen as Finn Sharkey (First appearance)
- Mykola Allen as Michael Vale (One-off appearance)
- Maisie-Jo Stahl as Bianka Vale (One-off appearance)
- William Rush as Josh Stevenson
- Ayesha Gwilt as Amy Porter
- Phoebe Dynevor as Siobhan Mailey
- Tachia Newall as Bolton Smilie
- Thomas Milner as Paul Langley
- Darcy Isa as Lauren Andrews
- Holly Kenny as Sambuca Kelly
- Reece Douglas as Denzil Kelly
- Lauren Thomas as Aleesha Dillon
- Jessica Baglow as Karla Bentham
- Lucy Dixon as Danielle Harker
- Zaraah Abrahams as Michaela White
- Dean Smith as Philip Ryan
- Sophie McShera as Ros McCain
- Shannon Flynn as Emily James
Others[]
- Samantha Seager as Joely Vale (One-off appearance)
- Dean Andrews as Gary Vale (One-off appearance)
