| Series 8 Episode 9 Skin Deep | |
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| Episode number | 139 |
| Release Date | 18th October 2012 |
| Created By | Ann McManus and Maureen Chadwick |
| Producer | Lizzie Gray |
| Director | Roberto Bangura |
| Writer | Chris Bucknall |
| Credits | See List |
| Navigation | |
| Previous episode | Series 8 Episode 8 (The Price of Love) |
| Next episode | Series 8 Episode 10 (Paradise Lost) |
Skin Deep is the ninth episode of Series 8.
Synopsis
Connor believes his mother's lies about Audrey, and to cheer him up Kevin burns a book belonging to Audrey's family. However, seeing Christine's glee at Audrey's distress makes Connor realise that she is in the wrong. At a mediation meeting, Christine's open hostility to Audrey and Audrey's dignified response also gives Sian cause for doubt over Christine's claims against the older teacher. Lorraine, as a favour to their mother, brings in her sister Sonya as a replacement for Janeece. She is not especially efficient, but endears herself to Audrey by putting out the fire and comforting her afterwards. Audrey also gains Rhiannon's confidence when she learns that the girl self-harms because of her weight, and even reconciles her with Scout, as well as persuading Michael not to exclude Kevin when he admits to the arson. Michael also agrees to help his father die 'when the time comes'.
Main cast
Staff
- Mark Benton as Daniel Chalk
- Laurie Brett as Christine Mulgrew
- Philip Martin Brown as Grantly Budgen
- Victoria Bush as Sonya Donnegan (First appearance)
- Daniela Denby-Ashe as Lorraine Donnegan
- Jason Done as Tom Clarkson
- Georgie Glen as Audrey McFall
- Melanie Hill as Maggie Budgen
- Jaye Jacobs as Sian Diamond
- Alec Newman as Michael Byrne
Students
- Rebecca Craven as Rhiannon Salt
- Tommy Knight as Kevin Skelton
- Marlene Madenge as Lula Tsibi
- Katie McGlynn as Scout Allen
- Paige Meade as Jade Fleming
- Kaya Moore as Phoenix Taylor
- Shane O'Meara as Connor Mulgrew
- Kirstie Steele as Imogen Stewart
- Kane Tomlinson-Weaver as Harley Taylor
Others
- Ron Donachie as Billy Byrne
