Series 8 Episode 9 (Skin Deep)

Series 8 Episode 9 Skin Deep
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
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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