Sugar Mummy is the twenty-seventh episode of Series 8.
Synopsis[]
Michael approaches the Local Education Authority to take over and fund the school in the wake of Lorraine's plan to make it fee-paying, a move which causes a mass walkout by staff. Chaos ensues. Newly-appointed head Nikki opposes Lorraine's view that Lula be suspended for protesting against the Nox Pharmaceuticals firm, whilst Esther plots with Lula to tour the premises and find its weakness. Sarcastic supply teacher George Windsor annoys Lula and Nikki, and Michael persuades the strikers to return to work. Sonya leaves Audrey an anonymous note revealing her fling with Ndale, but Audrey still plans to go ahead with the wedding. However, Maggie and Sonya learn that Ndale is already married, and is using Audrey to bring his family to Britain. They inform Audrey and the wedding is cancelled, her colleagues rallying round Audrey to cheer her up. Christine is shocked to learn of Connor's marriage, whilst the deranged Barry Barry overreacts violently on hearing that Dynasty intends to move in with Kevin.
Main cast[]
Staff[]
- Laurie Brett as Christine Mulgrew
- Victoria Bush as Sonya Donnegan
- Richie Campbell as Ndale Kayuni (Final appearance)
- Angus Deayton as George Windsor (First appearance)
- Daniela Denby-Ashe as Lorraine Donnegan
- Jason Done as Tom Clarkson
- Georgie Glen as Audrey McFall
- Melanie Hill as Maggie Budgen
- Daniela Nardini as Esther Fairclough
- Alec Newman as Michael Byrne
- Heather Peace as Nikki Boston
Students[]
- Carl Au as Barry Barry
- Brogan Ellis as Kacey Barry
- Rebecca Craven as Rhiannon Salt
- Tommy Knight as Kevin Chalk
- Marlene Madenge as Lula Tsibi
- Abby Mavers as Dynasty Barry
- Shane O'Meara as Connor Mulgrew
- Taylor Rhys as Jack MacAlister
- Kirstie Steele as Imogen Mulgrew
- Kane Tomlinson-Weaver as Harley Taylor
Others[]
- James Doherty as Martin Johnson (One-off appearance)
- Shaun Prendergast as Robert Bain (First appearance)