1 00:00:21,360 --> 00:00:24,639 INDISTINCT CHATTER 2 00:00:24,640 --> 00:00:26,880 GIGGLING AND CHATTER 3 00:00:32,800 --> 00:00:35,399 Oh, come on, not today. 4 00:00:35,400 --> 00:00:36,959 Sam! 5 00:00:36,960 --> 00:00:38,880 There go my eardrums. 6 00:00:40,720 --> 00:00:41,999 You're not dressed! 7 00:00:42,000 --> 00:00:44,119 Oh, ten out of ten for observation, Mother. 8 00:00:44,120 --> 00:00:46,359 Know what? If this teaching thing doesn't work out, 9 00:00:46,360 --> 00:00:48,039 the Met would be lucky to have you. 10 00:00:48,040 --> 00:00:50,839 It's your first day. I thought we could go in together. 11 00:00:50,840 --> 00:00:53,639 I think I would rather set myself on fire. No offence. 12 00:00:53,640 --> 00:00:57,799 But I'm not giving those trust-fund babies another reason to hate me. 13 00:00:57,800 --> 00:00:59,439 You sound like your father. 14 00:00:59,440 --> 00:01:02,439 They're all gonna know that I'm only there cos of your staff discount. 15 00:01:02,440 --> 00:01:03,799 So? 16 00:01:03,800 --> 00:01:06,919 So, do you really think that they're gonna treat me like an equal? 17 00:01:06,920 --> 00:01:09,679 That attitude won't help. 18 00:01:09,680 --> 00:01:12,279 This is supposed to be a fresh start. Hm. 19 00:01:12,280 --> 00:01:15,439 New opportunities, new friends. Whole new dating pool! 20 00:01:15,440 --> 00:01:18,799 Who knows, you might find the girl - or boy - of your dreams. 21 00:01:18,800 --> 00:01:20,319 Yeah, that's doubtful. 22 00:01:20,320 --> 00:01:21,999 SHE SIGHS 23 00:01:22,000 --> 00:01:23,119 "Good luck, Mum." 24 00:01:23,120 --> 00:01:25,999 "Thanks, sweetheart, so nice of you to remember." 25 00:01:26,000 --> 00:01:27,840 BELL RINGS 26 00:01:34,160 --> 00:01:35,799 INDISTINCT CHATTER 27 00:01:35,800 --> 00:01:37,520 Morning, Miss. Morning. 28 00:01:49,920 --> 00:01:53,319 Oh, thanks, you're a life-saver. You need a new coffee machine. 29 00:01:53,320 --> 00:01:56,399 Just needs a bit of TLC. Hasn't been serviced in a while. 30 00:01:56,400 --> 00:01:58,399 Are we still talking about the coffee machine? 31 00:01:58,400 --> 00:02:01,439 Morning. Morning! Hi, lovely. 32 00:02:01,440 --> 00:02:03,079 What's the new name again? 33 00:02:03,080 --> 00:02:06,279 Dee. Come on, Hel. I know, I know, I'm trying. 34 00:02:06,280 --> 00:02:09,079 So, we'll be running a number 35 00:02:09,080 --> 00:02:11,959 of Equality and Inclusion seminars this term. 36 00:02:11,960 --> 00:02:14,719 Please, please, sign up as soon as you can. 37 00:02:14,720 --> 00:02:19,319 And finally, congratulations to Ms Simpson 38 00:02:19,320 --> 00:02:22,759 on your promotion to Head of Drama. Hip-hip... 39 00:02:22,760 --> 00:02:24,919 Hooray! 40 00:02:24,920 --> 00:02:27,319 Right. 41 00:02:27,320 --> 00:02:29,319 Good luck. 42 00:02:29,320 --> 00:02:32,440 Here's to a wonderful summer term at Cheetham Hall. 43 00:02:35,160 --> 00:02:36,719 Helen. 44 00:02:36,720 --> 00:02:37,760 Incoming... 45 00:02:39,040 --> 00:02:41,559 I was wondering if we could have a chat 46 00:02:41,560 --> 00:02:43,720 about the Year 12 syllabus for the coming term? 47 00:02:47,440 --> 00:02:49,240 Is this about Shakespeare? 48 00:02:50,720 --> 00:02:52,959 I gave you my answer before the break. 49 00:02:52,960 --> 00:02:55,679 Well, I promised the students I'd bring it up again. 50 00:02:55,680 --> 00:02:59,199 A handful of them feel his work is... 51 00:02:59,200 --> 00:03:01,559 Pioneering? Seminal? 52 00:03:01,560 --> 00:03:04,039 ...outdated and offensive. 53 00:03:04,040 --> 00:03:05,999 Their words, not mine. 54 00:03:06,000 --> 00:03:07,799 A few don't feel represented. 55 00:03:07,800 --> 00:03:11,079 Shakespeare is a huge part of the end-of-year exam. 56 00:03:11,080 --> 00:03:14,040 Well, I thought maybe we could speak to the exam board. 57 00:03:15,320 --> 00:03:16,599 And say what? 58 00:03:16,600 --> 00:03:19,039 "Our precious little snowflakes don't feel seen"? 59 00:03:19,040 --> 00:03:22,959 They're not cancelling Shakespeare, not on my watch. 60 00:03:22,960 --> 00:03:25,439 OK... What if less focus was given to...? 61 00:03:25,440 --> 00:03:28,040 It's my department. I've made my decision. 62 00:03:29,680 --> 00:03:30,760 Understood. 63 00:03:35,440 --> 00:03:37,560 BELL RINGS 64 00:03:40,000 --> 00:03:42,439 Hi, Miss. Good morning. 65 00:03:42,440 --> 00:03:44,840 Morning, Miss. Good morning. 66 00:03:47,520 --> 00:03:49,319 Good morning. 67 00:03:49,320 --> 00:03:52,760 Take your seats, please. Settle down. 68 00:03:54,880 --> 00:03:56,759 Oi-oi! Teacher got an upgrade, eh? 69 00:03:56,760 --> 00:03:59,839 Yeah, still not paying me enough to put up with you lot. 70 00:03:59,840 --> 00:04:02,839 Miss, that hurt. 71 00:04:02,840 --> 00:04:04,039 You'll live. 72 00:04:04,040 --> 00:04:06,800 STUDENTS CHATTER 73 00:04:10,320 --> 00:04:13,879 Good morning, Ms Simpson. Congrats on the promotion. 74 00:04:13,880 --> 00:04:15,640 Thank you, Cressida. 75 00:04:19,480 --> 00:04:25,759 There are two significant events happening in a few months' time, 76 00:04:25,760 --> 00:04:30,039 the end-of-year exams and the summer show. 77 00:04:30,040 --> 00:04:34,039 I've decided to kill two birds with one stone 78 00:04:34,040 --> 00:04:38,519 by selecting Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream... 79 00:04:38,520 --> 00:04:40,319 GROANING ...for the performance. 80 00:04:40,320 --> 00:04:43,439 I know it's not the most popular choice, 81 00:04:43,440 --> 00:04:49,159 but you will thank me when you open that exam paper. 82 00:04:49,160 --> 00:04:50,839 Yes... 83 00:04:50,840 --> 00:04:52,839 Daphne. 84 00:04:52,840 --> 00:04:54,600 STUDENTS GROAN Did she just... 85 00:04:57,000 --> 00:04:59,319 Their name's Dee now, actually. 86 00:04:59,320 --> 00:05:02,039 Yeah, you just deadnamed them, Miss. Oof! 87 00:05:02,040 --> 00:05:03,440 I'm sorry. 88 00:05:04,720 --> 00:05:06,439 I've known you as Daphne for two years. 89 00:05:06,440 --> 00:05:08,799 I can't just flick a switch. I am trying. 90 00:05:08,800 --> 00:05:10,800 You shouldn't have to try. 91 00:05:11,920 --> 00:05:14,439 You either see them or you don't. 92 00:05:14,440 --> 00:05:16,720 I think you should apologise. 93 00:05:19,280 --> 00:05:20,439 I just did. 94 00:05:20,440 --> 00:05:23,599 I'm sure she can fight her own battles. 95 00:05:23,600 --> 00:05:25,000 It's they, not she. 96 00:05:26,680 --> 00:05:27,879 It's fine. 97 00:05:27,880 --> 00:05:29,599 It's not fine, though. 98 00:05:29,600 --> 00:05:31,839 It's about respecting other people's identity. 99 00:05:31,840 --> 00:05:34,079 Take a seat, Bancroft! You made your point. 100 00:05:34,080 --> 00:05:35,639 STUDENTS LAUGH 101 00:05:35,640 --> 00:05:39,359 Forgive me... Dee. 102 00:05:39,360 --> 00:05:41,159 Er... 103 00:05:41,160 --> 00:05:44,999 I was just wondering if it has to be A Midsummer Night's Dream? 104 00:05:45,000 --> 00:05:48,519 You're not a fan? Well, there's a consent issue. 105 00:05:48,520 --> 00:05:51,639 Titania is drugged before sleeping with Bottom. 106 00:05:51,640 --> 00:05:54,799 Oh, red flag! It's also anti-feminist, 107 00:05:54,800 --> 00:05:58,399 portraying women as submissive and dependent on men. 108 00:05:58,400 --> 00:06:01,159 Sorry, was the spotlight off you for too long there, princess? 109 00:06:01,160 --> 00:06:06,159 That sort of thing might have been glossed over in the 15th century, 110 00:06:06,160 --> 00:06:09,479 but to a modern audience, it could be quite triggering. 111 00:06:09,480 --> 00:06:13,119 Firstly, it's the 16th century. 112 00:06:13,120 --> 00:06:14,359 Womp womp! 113 00:06:14,360 --> 00:06:16,079 LAUGHTER 114 00:06:16,080 --> 00:06:21,279 Secondly, is it triggering for you personally? 115 00:06:21,280 --> 00:06:23,919 Not directly, no, but... Then why are you talking? 116 00:06:23,920 --> 00:06:25,239 Shade! 117 00:06:25,240 --> 00:06:27,039 Because she's awake. 118 00:06:27,040 --> 00:06:28,159 Excuse me? 119 00:06:28,160 --> 00:06:32,159 I think Ms Simpson would like you to stop trolling and pipe down. 120 00:06:32,160 --> 00:06:35,919 Oh, I'm just expressing an opinion, as is my right. Duly noted. 121 00:06:35,920 --> 00:06:39,359 Mr Blake said we should talk to you about our concerns. 122 00:06:39,360 --> 00:06:43,999 Well... If anyone else has any genuine objections 123 00:06:44,000 --> 00:06:48,359 that go beyond virtue signalling, come and see me after class. 124 00:06:48,360 --> 00:06:51,279 If not, let's move on. 125 00:06:51,280 --> 00:06:53,800 CHATTER, GIGGLING 126 00:06:59,240 --> 00:07:00,839 Out of my way, chav! 127 00:07:00,840 --> 00:07:02,399 Bro's a sex pest, for real. 128 00:07:02,400 --> 00:07:04,599 No means no, sicko! 129 00:07:04,600 --> 00:07:06,679 I'll come to your dorm in a bit, yeah? 130 00:07:06,680 --> 00:07:08,319 Get a jump on the chem paper. 131 00:07:08,320 --> 00:07:12,279 If you rock up without snacks again, I'm not letting you in. 132 00:07:12,280 --> 00:07:13,839 Such a diva! 133 00:07:13,840 --> 00:07:16,119 Come and see me in a bit, yeah? 134 00:07:16,120 --> 00:07:19,559 All right, guys. How you doing? Slaying, as per. 135 00:07:19,560 --> 00:07:21,519 Dee? Fine, thanks. 136 00:07:21,520 --> 00:07:24,480 I've got a lot of homework to do, though, so I better go. 137 00:07:27,520 --> 00:07:29,919 Is everything OK? Peachy. 138 00:07:29,920 --> 00:07:33,280 Leo. Relax. Dee's got too much to lose. 139 00:07:34,600 --> 00:07:36,559 They won't say anything about what happened. 140 00:07:36,560 --> 00:07:40,040 Good. Cos it won't do either of us any favours if they do. 141 00:07:50,240 --> 00:07:53,719 Look, I know you're disappointed about the promotion, 142 00:07:53,720 --> 00:07:56,519 but when I make a decision, I expect you to implement it, 143 00:07:56,520 --> 00:07:59,639 not weaponise the students to undermine me. Are we clear? 144 00:07:59,640 --> 00:08:02,240 Crystal. Have a nice evening. 145 00:08:09,640 --> 00:08:15,640 'But here's the thing. Names matter. Words matter. Pronouns matter. 146 00:08:17,160 --> 00:08:19,359 'One of our teachers doesn't agree. 147 00:08:19,360 --> 00:08:21,359 'She doesn't think our voices should be heard.' 148 00:08:21,360 --> 00:08:24,919 Why are they always putting on make-up in these videos? 149 00:08:24,920 --> 00:08:27,199 Did she tag you? Make sure I'd see it. 150 00:08:27,200 --> 00:08:29,159 Hey. Hey... How was your first day? 151 00:08:29,160 --> 00:08:30,479 How do you think? 152 00:08:30,480 --> 00:08:32,999 Don't be like that. I'm interested. 153 00:08:33,000 --> 00:08:35,199 Did you make any new friends? Nope. 154 00:08:35,200 --> 00:08:37,799 Look, it-it's early days. Give it time. 155 00:08:37,800 --> 00:08:38,880 Yeah... 156 00:08:40,080 --> 00:08:42,120 SIGHS 157 00:09:23,760 --> 00:09:25,639 'What's in a name? 158 00:09:25,640 --> 00:09:28,999 'That which we call a rose by any other name 159 00:09:29,000 --> 00:09:30,519 'would smell as sweet. 160 00:09:30,520 --> 00:09:32,519 'But here's the thing... 161 00:09:32,520 --> 00:09:36,840 'Names matter. Words matter. Pronouns matter. 162 00:09:38,480 --> 00:09:41,479 'One of our teachers doesn't agree. 163 00:09:41,480 --> 00:09:44,519 'In fact, she doesn't think our voices should be heard at all. 164 00:09:44,520 --> 00:09:49,239 'The woman is so out of touch, it's embarrassing. 165 00:09:49,240 --> 00:09:52,360 'What are we supposed to learn from someone like that? 166 00:09:53,560 --> 00:09:56,639 'She has the audacity to lecture me about traditional values. 167 00:09:56,640 --> 00:10:00,600 'She walked out on her marriage! We all remember the divorce, babes. 168 00:10:02,840 --> 00:10:08,880 'God has given you one face, and you make yourself another.' 169 00:10:47,280 --> 00:10:49,919 Auditions for the summer show will take place 170 00:10:49,920 --> 00:10:53,279 at some point over the next couple of weeks. 171 00:10:53,280 --> 00:10:54,319 I'll let you know 172 00:10:54,320 --> 00:10:57,159 as soon as I've confirmed things with the headmaster. 173 00:10:57,160 --> 00:10:59,440 Teacher. Sorry? 174 00:11:01,160 --> 00:11:03,279 Head teacher. 175 00:11:03,280 --> 00:11:06,079 We're not slaves. Oh, have a day off, Cressida. 176 00:11:06,080 --> 00:11:08,639 LAUGHTER 177 00:11:08,640 --> 00:11:13,639 Since you bring up the subject of vocabulary, Ms Bancroft, 178 00:11:13,640 --> 00:11:17,319 I have marked your essays from the end of last term. 179 00:11:17,320 --> 00:11:22,119 I have deducted marks for anyone 180 00:11:22,120 --> 00:11:25,759 that chose to use the words sigma... 181 00:11:25,760 --> 00:11:27,999 LAUGHTER 182 00:11:28,000 --> 00:11:33,799 ...rizz, skibidi, vibe, simp, and other such gibberish. 183 00:11:33,800 --> 00:11:38,119 Yeah. Gen X's low-key pressed cos they can't handle the vibes 184 00:11:38,120 --> 00:11:40,559 with the skibidi rizz. LAUGHTER 185 00:11:40,560 --> 00:11:42,920 Thank you very much. 186 00:11:44,240 --> 00:11:48,319 I would, however, like to congratulate one student, 187 00:11:48,320 --> 00:11:52,160 who delivered an exceptional piece of work. 188 00:11:59,120 --> 00:12:00,280 Well done. 189 00:12:04,080 --> 00:12:05,280 Thank you. 190 00:12:07,680 --> 00:12:10,959 Impressive that you managed to put so much effort into your coursework 191 00:12:10,960 --> 00:12:14,160 when your social media must keep you so busy. 192 00:12:17,560 --> 00:12:20,279 Nice make-up. 193 00:12:20,280 --> 00:12:22,519 LAUGHTER 194 00:12:22,520 --> 00:12:24,840 Bancroft got owned, you know! 195 00:12:28,760 --> 00:12:30,760 Let's talk after class. 196 00:12:35,880 --> 00:12:37,880 I can stay if you like? 197 00:12:55,400 --> 00:12:57,719 I just wanted to check in with you about your essay. 198 00:12:57,720 --> 00:13:00,320 Is everything OK? Yeah, fine. 199 00:13:01,640 --> 00:13:06,279 Well, this isn't the time to let your standards slip, Daphne. 200 00:13:06,280 --> 00:13:07,599 Dee. 201 00:13:07,600 --> 00:13:09,879 The exams are just a few months away. 202 00:13:09,880 --> 00:13:12,120 You lose focus now, it could impact your choices for uni. 203 00:13:15,640 --> 00:13:18,799 Look at my notes on your essay and have another go. 204 00:13:18,800 --> 00:13:20,880 On my desk at the end of the week, OK? 205 00:13:23,120 --> 00:13:24,600 Yes, Miss. 206 00:13:51,600 --> 00:13:53,719 HEAVY BREATHING 207 00:13:53,720 --> 00:13:55,360 SNIFFS 208 00:14:03,320 --> 00:14:06,000 DEE SOBS 209 00:14:07,160 --> 00:14:08,759 Hey... 210 00:14:08,760 --> 00:14:10,079 Are you OK? 211 00:14:10,080 --> 00:14:12,400 SNIFFLES Yeah, fine. 212 00:14:29,440 --> 00:14:32,559 What are you doing here? Oh, just waiting for Sam. 213 00:14:32,560 --> 00:14:35,479 Taking him for some grub. He not mention it? 214 00:14:35,480 --> 00:14:36,919 Oh. 215 00:14:36,920 --> 00:14:40,839 Yeah, he text me at lunchtime, said he wanted a chat. 216 00:14:40,840 --> 00:14:44,319 I don't see why he had to drag you halfway across town. 217 00:14:44,320 --> 00:14:45,399 I'm taking him 218 00:14:45,400 --> 00:14:47,839 to that spit-and-sawdust place down the road. 219 00:14:47,840 --> 00:14:49,199 Make sure he remembers his roots 220 00:14:49,200 --> 00:14:51,439 now you've got him hanging round with these posh twats. 221 00:14:51,440 --> 00:14:54,439 You know your inverted snobbery isn't helping him settle in here? 222 00:14:54,440 --> 00:14:56,959 Sold your sense of humour along with your soul, did you? 223 00:14:56,960 --> 00:14:58,959 Oh, here he is. Ready to go? Yeah. 224 00:14:58,960 --> 00:15:01,559 You all right, love? Everything OK? Yeah, fine. 225 00:15:01,560 --> 00:15:03,040 See you later, then. 226 00:15:11,080 --> 00:15:12,240 Ms Simpson... 227 00:15:13,880 --> 00:15:15,399 Given how much you liked my essay, 228 00:15:15,400 --> 00:15:18,159 I thought you might be open to revisiting our discussion? 229 00:15:18,160 --> 00:15:21,279 Wonderful. Come to my office tomorrow, we can chat. 230 00:15:21,280 --> 00:15:23,359 If we have to do Shakespeare, could we perhaps try 231 00:15:23,360 --> 00:15:25,119 a more modern interpretation of the text 232 00:15:25,120 --> 00:15:27,439 that represents a broader spectrum of identity? 233 00:15:27,440 --> 00:15:30,239 A lot of our conservative donors attend the summer show. 234 00:15:30,240 --> 00:15:32,599 I'm not sure it's the right time for experimentation. 235 00:15:32,600 --> 00:15:36,479 Is trying something more diverse and inclusive really such a bad thing? 236 00:15:36,480 --> 00:15:39,519 I heard your son is queer. 237 00:15:39,520 --> 00:15:41,759 Surely you agree representation matters. 238 00:15:41,760 --> 00:15:45,199 If you actually took the time to engage with Shakespeare, 239 00:15:45,200 --> 00:15:46,999 you would see the myriad ways 240 00:15:47,000 --> 00:15:49,519 the work can resonate with a modern audience. 241 00:15:49,520 --> 00:15:52,879 Social identities, sexual politics, the fluidity of gender... 242 00:15:52,880 --> 00:15:56,200 You're not even trying to see things from my point of view. 243 00:15:57,320 --> 00:15:59,119 The summer show is for everyone. 244 00:15:59,120 --> 00:16:03,079 It's not a vehicle for you to gain likes and shares and go viral 245 00:16:03,080 --> 00:16:06,519 with whichever cause you choose to espouse at that particular moment. 246 00:16:06,520 --> 00:16:08,959 Why do you have such a problem with me giving a voice 247 00:16:08,960 --> 00:16:10,879 to the marginalised and the oppressed? 248 00:16:10,880 --> 00:16:12,079 LAUGHS 249 00:16:12,080 --> 00:16:16,759 You're straight, white, and wealthy. What do you know about oppression? 250 00:16:16,760 --> 00:16:18,159 I'm an ally. 251 00:16:18,160 --> 00:16:20,680 And I'm off the clock. See you tomorrow. 252 00:16:37,360 --> 00:16:38,880 PHONE PINGS 253 00:16:44,720 --> 00:16:47,079 Oh, you piece of crap! 254 00:16:47,080 --> 00:16:49,759 I have changed your filter and descaled you. 255 00:16:49,760 --> 00:16:52,519 The sodding thing... 256 00:16:52,520 --> 00:16:54,359 SIGHS 257 00:16:54,360 --> 00:16:58,199 Erm... So, look, I wanna show you something. 258 00:16:58,200 --> 00:17:01,159 Piercings or tattoos, I'm fine with. 259 00:17:01,160 --> 00:17:04,559 If it's a questionable rash, show your father. 260 00:17:04,560 --> 00:17:06,279 Yeah, you're funny 261 00:17:06,280 --> 00:17:09,759 No, seriously, look. It's a petition. 262 00:17:09,760 --> 00:17:12,120 Yeah, to remove you as Head of Drama. 263 00:17:18,120 --> 00:17:20,359 Less than a week in your new position. 264 00:17:20,360 --> 00:17:22,479 Must be some kind of a record. 265 00:17:22,480 --> 00:17:25,360 You know they want to cancel Shakespeare? 266 00:17:27,160 --> 00:17:30,799 If we jettison every play, every piece of writing 267 00:17:30,800 --> 00:17:33,999 that contains something that injures their fragile sensibilities, 268 00:17:34,000 --> 00:17:35,559 where does that leave us? 269 00:17:35,560 --> 00:17:38,319 Well, do you know who set it up? I've got a good idea. 270 00:17:38,320 --> 00:17:40,239 Then I trust you'll handle it. 271 00:17:40,240 --> 00:17:42,839 SIGHS I've got enough to deal with, Helen. 272 00:17:42,840 --> 00:17:46,359 Last thing I need is a student uprising on my hands. Thank you. 273 00:17:46,360 --> 00:17:48,200 Yeah. 274 00:17:50,440 --> 00:17:54,239 I'd like you to break off into pairs 275 00:17:54,240 --> 00:17:58,519 and pick a two-hander from A Midsummer Night's Dream. 276 00:17:58,520 --> 00:18:02,719 Yes, I am persevering, whether you like it or not. 277 00:18:02,720 --> 00:18:04,999 Good morning. Sorry, Ms Simpson. 278 00:18:05,000 --> 00:18:09,679 Over the course of the next week, you will be creating tableaux 279 00:18:09,680 --> 00:18:13,359 to show the relationships between your chosen characters. 280 00:18:13,360 --> 00:18:16,319 Think about gesture, body language, 281 00:18:16,320 --> 00:18:20,599 what they're saying... and what they're not saying. 282 00:18:20,600 --> 00:18:22,119 SPEECH BECOMES DISTORTED 283 00:18:22,120 --> 00:18:24,160 Who can tell me what proxemics are? 284 00:18:30,160 --> 00:18:32,240 Dee? 285 00:18:33,600 --> 00:18:34,679 Dee? 286 00:18:34,680 --> 00:18:35,960 Sorry? 287 00:18:37,280 --> 00:18:38,560 Proxemics? 288 00:18:40,880 --> 00:18:43,960 Er... It's the... 289 00:18:47,840 --> 00:18:50,919 You should know this. I-I do. 290 00:18:50,920 --> 00:18:53,160 It's the... 291 00:18:57,800 --> 00:19:00,120 It's the... 292 00:19:01,920 --> 00:19:06,679 The space between characters and how you use it. 293 00:19:06,680 --> 00:19:09,079 Thank you, Leo. 294 00:19:09,080 --> 00:19:11,519 Can you get the copies of A Midsummer Night's Dream 295 00:19:11,520 --> 00:19:14,439 out of the cupboard and start handing them out, please? 296 00:19:14,440 --> 00:19:18,159 Think about how you can use the space between your characters 297 00:19:18,160 --> 00:19:19,319 to tell the story. 298 00:19:19,320 --> 00:19:21,199 Are they physically close, 299 00:19:21,200 --> 00:19:23,919 or is there a lot of space between them? 300 00:19:23,920 --> 00:19:25,919 Erm... So... 301 00:19:25,920 --> 00:19:30,679 I have a question. Are we going paperless? 302 00:19:30,680 --> 00:19:32,039 Where are the books, Miss? 303 00:19:32,040 --> 00:19:34,160 LAUGHTER 304 00:19:43,360 --> 00:19:45,199 I know Cressida can be challenging, 305 00:19:45,200 --> 00:19:47,279 but it's only been three years since her mum left. 306 00:19:47,280 --> 00:19:48,839 It's got to be hard at that age. 307 00:19:48,840 --> 00:19:50,279 It's hard at any age, 308 00:19:50,280 --> 00:19:52,879 realising you're not enough for someone, especially a parent. 309 00:19:52,880 --> 00:19:55,799 It doesn't mean she gets to make my life a misery at every opportunity. 310 00:19:55,800 --> 00:19:57,439 She's just acting out. 311 00:19:57,440 --> 00:19:59,839 It's the quiet ones you've got to keep an eye on. Like Dee. 312 00:19:59,840 --> 00:20:02,519 Yeah, now, she's struggling this year. They. 313 00:20:02,520 --> 00:20:06,079 Oh, God, don't you start. No, it's important, Hel. 314 00:20:06,080 --> 00:20:07,519 We need to be supportive. 315 00:20:07,520 --> 00:20:10,479 I mean, Dee's been so happy since coming out as non-binary, 316 00:20:10,480 --> 00:20:13,519 living authentically, but their parents... 317 00:20:13,520 --> 00:20:15,159 not so much. 318 00:20:15,160 --> 00:20:17,679 They basically haven't spoken in months. 319 00:20:17,680 --> 00:20:20,199 Don't repeat that. They told me that in confidence. 320 00:20:20,200 --> 00:20:21,799 I won't say a word. 321 00:20:21,800 --> 00:20:23,880 Dee's got so much potential. 322 00:20:25,440 --> 00:20:28,999 Wants to go to art college, study photography at Goldsmiths. 323 00:20:29,000 --> 00:20:31,479 They just need to get the grades now. 324 00:20:31,480 --> 00:20:33,919 I mean, so many of these students 325 00:20:33,920 --> 00:20:36,119 are under an insane amount of pressure. 326 00:20:36,120 --> 00:20:37,160 Hang on... 327 00:20:38,440 --> 00:20:42,439 Oh, I could've sworn I had a tiny violin in here somewhere. 328 00:20:42,440 --> 00:20:45,359 I get it, they're a pain in the arse. 329 00:20:45,360 --> 00:20:48,959 But to them, everything feels seismic. 330 00:20:48,960 --> 00:20:50,439 Life and death. 331 00:20:50,440 --> 00:20:51,839 We're all under pressure. 332 00:20:51,840 --> 00:20:54,159 I'm trying to run a department and educate these kids, 333 00:20:54,160 --> 00:20:57,719 and all they want to do is bitch and moan at me 334 00:20:57,720 --> 00:20:59,359 about pronouns and whatever else. 335 00:20:59,360 --> 00:21:02,159 Yeah, but their parents are paying tens of thousands of pounds 336 00:21:02,160 --> 00:21:03,239 for them to be here. 337 00:21:03,240 --> 00:21:05,079 They're expected to excel. 338 00:21:05,080 --> 00:21:07,479 Unattainable, unrelenting standards. 339 00:21:07,480 --> 00:21:09,800 Would it be so bad to cut them some slack? 340 00:21:19,800 --> 00:21:21,440 Oh, my God! 341 00:21:39,360 --> 00:21:43,039 INDISTINCT CHATTER AND LAUGHTER 342 00:21:43,040 --> 00:21:46,159 As you can see, I've made you all 343 00:21:46,160 --> 00:21:50,759 your own personal copy of A Midsummer Night's Dream. 344 00:21:50,760 --> 00:21:53,479 There will be a test at the end of the week 345 00:21:53,480 --> 00:21:54,999 on all aspects of the text, 346 00:21:55,000 --> 00:21:57,199 so I suggest you study it thoroughly. 347 00:21:57,200 --> 00:21:59,279 Nah, nah. Allow it with the flexing, Miss. 348 00:21:59,280 --> 00:22:01,519 Why you reviving the books? They're gone! 349 00:22:01,520 --> 00:22:06,360 I advise you aim your frustration at whoever destroyed the textbooks. 350 00:22:07,480 --> 00:22:10,559 Nice one, Bancroft. 351 00:22:10,560 --> 00:22:13,160 What if we refuse to sit the test? 352 00:22:15,440 --> 00:22:18,159 Then you will receive a 25% deduction 353 00:22:18,160 --> 00:22:20,239 in your overall coursework mark for the year. 354 00:22:20,240 --> 00:22:21,399 You can't do that. 355 00:22:21,400 --> 00:22:23,239 I'm the head of this department, 356 00:22:23,240 --> 00:22:26,799 and I will not be bullied into changing my views 357 00:22:26,800 --> 00:22:28,799 by a few entitled teenagers. 358 00:22:28,800 --> 00:22:29,879 Excuse me? 359 00:22:29,880 --> 00:22:32,639 You push me, I push back. 360 00:22:32,640 --> 00:22:35,960 Now, I suggest you get your head down and start reading. 361 00:22:41,160 --> 00:22:42,480 Clock's ticking. 362 00:23:05,680 --> 00:23:06,800 WHISTLE 363 00:23:32,600 --> 00:23:34,599 Meters ran out at home, pikey? 364 00:23:34,600 --> 00:23:36,759 LAUGHTER 365 00:23:36,760 --> 00:23:39,000 That filth ain't coming off, nonce. 366 00:23:40,480 --> 00:23:42,560 INDISTINCT CHATTER 367 00:23:47,400 --> 00:23:49,919 Where's your dick, princess? LAUGHTER 368 00:23:49,920 --> 00:23:53,519 What does Mummy do for her discount, giving the head head? 369 00:23:53,520 --> 00:23:54,999 Lazy person, for real. 370 00:23:55,000 --> 00:23:56,559 On your knees, bitch! 371 00:23:56,560 --> 00:23:59,800 Get back to the sweatshop, you fucking nonce. 372 00:24:13,280 --> 00:24:14,959 I'm at work, Terry. What is it? 373 00:24:14,960 --> 00:24:16,400 'We need to talk.' 374 00:24:22,960 --> 00:24:26,560 Sammy called me this morning. It's online stuff, mainly. 375 00:24:27,960 --> 00:24:29,839 Oh, not again! 376 00:24:29,840 --> 00:24:32,679 Fucking cowards hiding behind keyboards. 377 00:24:32,680 --> 00:24:34,480 He hasn't mentioned anything to me. 378 00:24:35,720 --> 00:24:37,959 I had a nervous breakdown, and you left. 379 00:24:37,960 --> 00:24:40,119 You think he wasn't paying attention? 380 00:24:40,120 --> 00:24:42,199 You know it wasn't that simple. 381 00:24:42,200 --> 00:24:44,399 After everything that happened at his old school. 382 00:24:44,400 --> 00:24:46,679 You told me moving back in with you was the right thing. 383 00:24:46,680 --> 00:24:49,719 You're the one that wanted him to move here. What choice did I have?! 384 00:24:49,720 --> 00:24:52,279 And then you go out of your way to make everyone hate you. 385 00:24:52,280 --> 00:24:53,919 Look what this is doing to him! 386 00:24:53,920 --> 00:24:56,079 They must have found out about Jackson. 387 00:24:56,080 --> 00:24:59,239 I will not have my son going through that again. 388 00:24:59,240 --> 00:25:02,999 I swear to God, those pricks at his old school nearly broke him. 389 00:25:03,000 --> 00:25:04,320 Sort it out, will you? 390 00:25:25,760 --> 00:25:29,239 Hey. You're... You're Leo, right? 391 00:25:29,240 --> 00:25:32,200 Wow. Fame at last. 392 00:25:34,000 --> 00:25:37,159 Erm, I'm sorry, just, er... 393 00:25:37,160 --> 00:25:39,319 Look, your... your friend Dee... 394 00:25:39,320 --> 00:25:42,519 I saw them having some kind of a panic attack the other day. 395 00:25:42,520 --> 00:25:45,879 And I just... I just thought I should probably tell you. 396 00:25:45,880 --> 00:25:50,079 I mean, you probably already know... But, like, just in case. 397 00:25:50,080 --> 00:25:52,719 No, right. Yeah, no. Erm... 398 00:25:52,720 --> 00:25:56,359 They've been pretty pressed with school. Just got a lot going on. 399 00:25:56,360 --> 00:25:58,279 Yeah, I'll check in with them. 400 00:25:58,280 --> 00:26:00,560 Thanks. Yeah. 401 00:26:02,960 --> 00:26:04,320 How's the book? 402 00:26:05,920 --> 00:26:07,599 Er... 403 00:26:07,600 --> 00:26:10,959 Yeah, no, it's great. Yeah? Yeah. 404 00:26:10,960 --> 00:26:14,359 Yeah, I've just finished the first one, and it is so good. 405 00:26:14,360 --> 00:26:15,680 Let's have a look. 406 00:26:20,560 --> 00:26:24,479 So, in addition to not feeling seen and respected by you, 407 00:26:24,480 --> 00:26:27,559 some of your students find you threatening. 408 00:26:27,560 --> 00:26:30,719 They no longer feel that your classroom is a safe space. 409 00:26:30,720 --> 00:26:32,199 SHE LAUGHS 410 00:26:32,200 --> 00:26:34,679 You assured me you were gonna handle this. 411 00:26:34,680 --> 00:26:36,559 SHE SIGHS 412 00:26:36,560 --> 00:26:41,839 I am. They just don't like it because I refuse to roll over. 413 00:26:41,840 --> 00:26:44,959 Well, you're gonna have to find a way of connecting with them. 414 00:26:44,960 --> 00:26:46,679 The majority of students here 415 00:26:46,680 --> 00:26:49,359 come from very wealthy, influential families 416 00:26:49,360 --> 00:26:51,559 that pay this school a great deal of money 417 00:26:51,560 --> 00:26:53,239 for their child's education. 418 00:26:53,240 --> 00:26:55,439 Then we should be allowed to educate them. 419 00:26:55,440 --> 00:26:57,279 Prepare them for life outside these walls, 420 00:26:57,280 --> 00:26:59,639 where they can't dictate the pace and the tone 421 00:26:59,640 --> 00:27:01,639 and the fucking words that people use. 422 00:27:01,640 --> 00:27:03,959 If we don't, we're failing them! 423 00:27:03,960 --> 00:27:06,239 You're a teacher, surely you can see that! 424 00:27:06,240 --> 00:27:07,799 I can see both sides. 425 00:27:07,800 --> 00:27:09,759 Well, I hope you don't get a splinter in your arse 426 00:27:09,760 --> 00:27:11,200 from that fence you're sitting on. 427 00:27:12,640 --> 00:27:14,640 HE CHUCKLES 428 00:27:17,800 --> 00:27:19,240 Fix this, Helen. 429 00:27:21,760 --> 00:27:24,119 Your son's place here relies on your position. 430 00:27:24,120 --> 00:27:26,640 I just don't want this reaching the board. 431 00:27:28,480 --> 00:27:29,480 Yeah. 432 00:27:41,800 --> 00:27:44,080 INDISTINCT CHATTER 433 00:27:57,000 --> 00:27:59,480 LAUGHTER Hello, hello, hello. 434 00:28:06,000 --> 00:28:07,799 OK. 435 00:28:07,800 --> 00:28:10,159 So... 436 00:28:10,160 --> 00:28:14,079 In the spirit of having an open discussion 437 00:28:14,080 --> 00:28:16,439 where everyone feels heard, 438 00:28:16,440 --> 00:28:20,639 I want you all to tell me the first word that comes to mind 439 00:28:20,640 --> 00:28:22,599 when you think of Shakespeare. 440 00:28:22,600 --> 00:28:24,120 I'll start. 441 00:28:26,080 --> 00:28:27,240 Genius. 442 00:28:29,160 --> 00:28:30,240 Er... 443 00:28:32,480 --> 00:28:33,959 Visionary. 444 00:28:33,960 --> 00:28:37,280 CHUCKLES Really? 445 00:28:38,800 --> 00:28:41,359 Trying to stay positive here, babes. Thank you, Leo. 446 00:28:41,360 --> 00:28:43,919 Dee? Outdated. 447 00:28:43,920 --> 00:28:45,120 Torture. 448 00:28:46,360 --> 00:28:48,639 Legend. 449 00:28:48,640 --> 00:28:50,000 Let's see. 450 00:28:52,840 --> 00:28:56,959 Fake. Hypocritical. Self-serving. 451 00:28:56,960 --> 00:28:59,679 Don't think she's talking about Shakespeare, Miss. 452 00:28:59,680 --> 00:29:03,839 She doesn't care about our opinions. She just wants an easy life. 453 00:29:03,840 --> 00:29:06,039 In the words of T-Swift, "Girl, calm down." 454 00:29:06,040 --> 00:29:08,759 Yeah, can we just move on? Are you going to take us seriously? 455 00:29:08,760 --> 00:29:10,959 Make meaningful changes to the curriculum 456 00:29:10,960 --> 00:29:13,279 that enable us to be seen and represented? 457 00:29:13,280 --> 00:29:14,959 Are you gonna say less? 458 00:29:14,960 --> 00:29:16,839 Can we just get through this lesson, please? 459 00:29:16,840 --> 00:29:20,039 Dee's right. Can we just...? So you're dodging the question? 460 00:29:20,040 --> 00:29:23,679 I am trying to open a dialogue. 461 00:29:23,680 --> 00:29:27,119 Find some common ground to help you understand my position. 462 00:29:27,120 --> 00:29:28,919 Your... Your position. Not ours? 463 00:29:28,920 --> 00:29:31,239 Yes, my position. Because I'm the teacher. 464 00:29:31,240 --> 00:29:33,239 I'm trying to educate you, for fuck's sa... 465 00:29:33,240 --> 00:29:36,040 STUDENTS WHISPERING 466 00:29:43,880 --> 00:29:45,240 Class dismissed. 467 00:29:47,160 --> 00:29:49,879 INDISTINCT CHATTER 468 00:29:49,880 --> 00:29:52,000 Let's get out of here. 469 00:30:09,240 --> 00:30:10,999 Does it have to be every lesson? 470 00:30:11,000 --> 00:30:13,239 Just conflict and arguments all the time. 471 00:30:13,240 --> 00:30:15,679 So you're happy to let Simpson get away with being ignorant? 472 00:30:15,680 --> 00:30:17,919 I just wanna pass my exams. I can't afford to crash out. 473 00:30:17,920 --> 00:30:19,600 Least your parents would talk to you then. 474 00:30:21,560 --> 00:30:23,559 People talk. 475 00:30:23,560 --> 00:30:26,279 Look, I get it. 476 00:30:26,280 --> 00:30:27,840 My parents suck too. 477 00:30:30,160 --> 00:30:32,159 But Simpson's just like them. 478 00:30:32,160 --> 00:30:34,479 Arrogant and closed-minded. It's not the same. 479 00:30:34,480 --> 00:30:38,439 She misgenders you all the time! You are so fucking transparent. 480 00:30:38,440 --> 00:30:40,479 You don't care about me or my pronouns. 481 00:30:40,480 --> 00:30:42,919 You just want to humiliate Simpson, get her sacked. 482 00:30:42,920 --> 00:30:44,399 Leave me out of it. We're not done. 483 00:30:44,400 --> 00:30:46,400 Don't fucking touch me, you psychopath! 484 00:30:48,080 --> 00:30:51,360 Hey. Hey. That's enough! 485 00:30:59,400 --> 00:31:01,959 You've just earned yourselves detentions for the next week. 486 00:31:01,960 --> 00:31:04,759 I'll have to contact your parents and let them know. 487 00:31:04,760 --> 00:31:06,719 I couldn't even begin to care. 488 00:31:06,720 --> 00:31:09,599 Do you have to? School policy. 489 00:31:09,600 --> 00:31:13,760 Detention room after school tomorrow. Go. 490 00:31:17,120 --> 00:31:20,599 Please don't call my parents, Miss. They don't need to know. 491 00:31:20,600 --> 00:31:22,840 I'm sorry. I don't have a choice. 492 00:32:12,560 --> 00:32:14,560 BELL RINGS 493 00:32:22,680 --> 00:32:25,040 Is it true that you swore in your Year 12 class yesterday? 494 00:32:27,360 --> 00:32:29,519 I was being goaded. Stop! 495 00:32:29,520 --> 00:32:32,440 I don't know why you insist on making things worse for yourself. 496 00:32:33,920 --> 00:32:36,679 I want a full report in my pigeonhole, end of the day. 497 00:32:36,680 --> 00:32:38,559 I have classes. I've spoken to Mr Blake. 498 00:32:38,560 --> 00:32:41,079 He's happy to cover. Yeah, I'll bet he is. 499 00:32:41,080 --> 00:32:42,720 End of the day, please, Helen. 500 00:32:53,560 --> 00:32:55,120 RINGING OUT 501 00:33:00,520 --> 00:33:03,080 BUZZING 502 00:33:14,240 --> 00:33:15,599 KNOCK AT DOOR 503 00:33:15,600 --> 00:33:18,119 Come on, Dee, shake a leg. You're gonna be late again. 504 00:33:18,120 --> 00:33:20,320 That's three times this week, Sleeping Beauty! 505 00:33:55,920 --> 00:33:57,399 HIGH-ENERGY CHATTER, LAUGHTER 506 00:33:57,400 --> 00:34:00,880 Very nice. Yes, just like that. But with a bit more gusto. 507 00:34:02,360 --> 00:34:03,599 All right, all right. 508 00:34:03,600 --> 00:34:07,319 It's complicated, Harper, but I love you, I swear! 509 00:34:07,320 --> 00:34:08,999 Yeah? Yes! 510 00:34:09,000 --> 00:34:12,920 Ah, couldn't keep away, Miss, could you? 511 00:34:16,400 --> 00:34:17,760 Very nice, everyone. 512 00:34:19,720 --> 00:34:21,399 Thanks for covering. 513 00:34:21,400 --> 00:34:24,039 Just had a lively scene study and discussion 514 00:34:24,040 --> 00:34:26,359 on Angels In America with Year 12. 515 00:34:26,360 --> 00:34:30,719 It was great. They were really engaged. 516 00:34:30,720 --> 00:34:32,519 Marvellous. 517 00:34:32,520 --> 00:34:36,159 Er, I could cover detention for you, if you want. Let you get home. 518 00:34:36,160 --> 00:34:40,079 Thanks, but it's supposed to be a punishment, not a party. 519 00:34:40,080 --> 00:34:43,160 Probably best if I deal with it. 520 00:35:04,720 --> 00:35:06,280 Ms Simpson? 521 00:35:08,000 --> 00:35:09,280 Yes? 522 00:35:11,080 --> 00:35:13,639 How's your son settling in? 523 00:35:13,640 --> 00:35:15,800 Does he miss his old school? 524 00:35:17,080 --> 00:35:20,280 Sam, isn't it? 525 00:35:22,440 --> 00:35:24,279 Fine, thank you. 526 00:35:24,280 --> 00:35:26,840 I see he's finally found a friend. 527 00:35:28,480 --> 00:35:31,480 Little Leo, the bursary kid. 528 00:35:33,040 --> 00:35:35,799 He loves to take pity on all the waifs and strays. 529 00:35:35,800 --> 00:35:38,239 Can't help himself. 530 00:35:38,240 --> 00:35:40,839 He'll get bored soon enough. 531 00:35:40,840 --> 00:35:43,159 Unless Sam falls for his charms, 532 00:35:43,160 --> 00:35:47,079 in which case, oh, they'll make a very handsome couple. 533 00:35:47,080 --> 00:35:49,400 We're not here to talk about my son. 534 00:35:51,200 --> 00:35:54,200 Oh, touched a nerve. 535 00:35:57,480 --> 00:35:58,639 I knew you were a bigot. 536 00:35:58,640 --> 00:36:02,839 I'm not, but my son is off limits. 537 00:36:02,840 --> 00:36:06,040 Not for Leo. Can you just shut up? 538 00:36:07,800 --> 00:36:10,879 So, do you hate trans people as well, or is it just the gays? 539 00:36:10,880 --> 00:36:13,559 I don't hate anyone. 540 00:36:13,560 --> 00:36:16,719 You behave as though you invented ideas 541 00:36:16,720 --> 00:36:19,519 like equality and social justice. 542 00:36:19,520 --> 00:36:21,679 I was fighting the patriarchy before you were born. 543 00:36:21,680 --> 00:36:22,799 Here we go. 544 00:36:22,800 --> 00:36:25,479 The world out there, the real world, 545 00:36:25,480 --> 00:36:27,919 is angry and resentful and bitter. 546 00:36:27,920 --> 00:36:30,959 No-one cares about your woke bullshit. 547 00:36:30,960 --> 00:36:34,319 This fantasy world that you pretend to fight for, 548 00:36:34,320 --> 00:36:37,639 the one where nobody cares who you love or what colour your skin is, 549 00:36:37,640 --> 00:36:39,439 it doesn't exist, and it never will. 550 00:36:39,440 --> 00:36:41,199 Maybe we're not willing to accept that. 551 00:36:41,200 --> 00:36:42,239 You make out like 552 00:36:42,240 --> 00:36:45,119 you're some kind of benevolent defender of the oppressed. 553 00:36:45,120 --> 00:36:48,039 You don't care about Dee. It's all performative. 554 00:36:48,040 --> 00:36:51,640 A desperate, pathetic cry for attention. 555 00:36:55,000 --> 00:36:57,719 You need to remember who you're talking to. 556 00:36:57,720 --> 00:37:02,239 My father basically owns the place. I can have you sacked like that. 557 00:37:02,240 --> 00:37:05,199 He'd have to take your call first. That's out of line, Miss. 558 00:37:05,200 --> 00:37:10,159 You may be money-rich, but emotionally, you are bankrupt. 559 00:37:10,160 --> 00:37:11,959 Starved of love 560 00:37:11,960 --> 00:37:14,639 because your father would rather ship you off to a place like this 561 00:37:14,640 --> 00:37:17,279 than spend any actual time with you. Stop it! Just stop! 562 00:37:17,280 --> 00:37:19,239 You can't fucking talk to her like that. 563 00:37:19,240 --> 00:37:21,519 Are you gonna threaten me too? I don't think your parents 564 00:37:21,520 --> 00:37:22,679 will take your call either. 565 00:37:22,680 --> 00:37:25,919 Not since you decided you weren't their precious little girl any more. 566 00:37:25,920 --> 00:37:28,719 Fuck you! It's about time you lot learned to fight your own battles. 567 00:37:28,720 --> 00:37:30,719 Because out there, in the real world, 568 00:37:30,720 --> 00:37:34,359 there is no-one in your corner. You are alone! 569 00:37:34,360 --> 00:37:37,999 And if you can't handle that, you might as well kill yourself now 570 00:37:38,000 --> 00:37:40,400 because it doesn't get any easier from here! 571 00:37:47,120 --> 00:37:50,000 DOOR OPENS, SLAMS SHUT 572 00:38:13,520 --> 00:38:17,199 PUNK MUSIC PLAYS 573 00:38:17,200 --> 00:38:21,079 This is sick. Old-school Sheffield. 574 00:38:21,080 --> 00:38:23,519 Dee is, like, obsessed with them. 575 00:38:23,520 --> 00:38:26,759 Good taste. My dad took me to the Leadmill to see them 576 00:38:26,760 --> 00:38:28,039 when I was younger. 577 00:38:28,040 --> 00:38:29,679 Fuck off. Yeah. 578 00:38:29,680 --> 00:38:31,719 Dee's gonna lose their shit. They love punk. 579 00:38:31,720 --> 00:38:34,760 INDISTINCT CONVERSATION CONTINUES 580 00:38:46,360 --> 00:38:47,400 Yep. 581 00:38:48,840 --> 00:38:50,759 Leo! 582 00:38:50,760 --> 00:38:52,319 The one and only. 583 00:38:52,320 --> 00:38:54,840 Er, Leo's gonna stay and hang for a bit. Is that OK? 584 00:38:56,920 --> 00:38:58,839 Mum! 585 00:38:58,840 --> 00:39:00,639 Can he stay or not? 586 00:39:00,640 --> 00:39:03,679 We're not really supposed to have students back to staff housing. 587 00:39:03,680 --> 00:39:05,519 It's against school policy. 588 00:39:05,520 --> 00:39:08,120 OK, so how am I supposed to make friends? 589 00:39:10,280 --> 00:39:12,879 As long as you're back by curfew. OK? 590 00:39:12,880 --> 00:39:14,000 Pinky promise. 591 00:39:15,280 --> 00:39:16,880 Thank you. 592 00:39:19,640 --> 00:39:21,760 LAUGHTER INSIDE 593 00:39:51,160 --> 00:39:52,520 You all right? 594 00:39:54,520 --> 00:39:57,319 Mum? Hm? Yeah. 595 00:39:57,320 --> 00:39:59,199 OK. 596 00:39:59,200 --> 00:40:01,879 Thank you for letting Leo hang out last night. 597 00:40:01,880 --> 00:40:03,719 He's, erm... He's a really cool guy. 598 00:40:03,720 --> 00:40:06,399 And his mate Dee seems so sound as well. 599 00:40:06,400 --> 00:40:09,119 Like, they're massively into photography 600 00:40:09,120 --> 00:40:13,079 and design their own outfits and everything. Just really cool. 601 00:40:13,080 --> 00:40:15,959 They actually said they might be getting some food 602 00:40:15,960 --> 00:40:19,199 after school today, so I think I might join them for that. 603 00:40:19,200 --> 00:40:22,440 Turns out you might have been right about me making friends eventually. 604 00:40:24,160 --> 00:40:25,879 Er, I'm gonna head in early. 605 00:40:25,880 --> 00:40:28,919 There's something I need to sort before school. 606 00:40:28,920 --> 00:40:31,239 Oh, can you, erm... 607 00:40:31,240 --> 00:40:33,879 just stick that damned machine in that box 608 00:40:33,880 --> 00:40:36,240 and just stick it in a cupboard? 609 00:40:38,600 --> 00:40:43,479 Good morning, girls! Rise and shine. Good to see you. 610 00:40:43,480 --> 00:40:44,719 Morning, Cressida. 611 00:40:44,720 --> 00:40:48,559 Oh, you're all on a go-slow today. I don't know what's going on. 612 00:40:48,560 --> 00:40:51,920 Dee, come on, you're gonna be late again! 613 00:40:53,960 --> 00:40:55,080 Coming in. 614 00:40:56,400 --> 00:40:57,879 THUD 615 00:40:57,880 --> 00:41:00,080 Can somebody help me, please? 616 00:41:11,600 --> 00:41:13,479 Dee! 617 00:41:13,480 --> 00:41:16,359 Dee, can you hear me? 618 00:41:16,360 --> 00:41:18,039 They're not breathing... 619 00:41:18,040 --> 00:41:21,479 Somebody call an ambulance, now! Go, girls! 620 00:41:21,480 --> 00:41:23,919 Come on, Dee, please. Come on, Dee. 621 00:41:23,920 --> 00:41:25,560 Come on. Come on, please. 622 00:41:28,000 --> 00:41:29,320 Please. 623 00:41:31,000 --> 00:41:32,639 Come on, Dee, please. 624 00:41:32,640 --> 00:41:34,520 Please, please. 625 00:41:37,640 --> 00:41:40,000 SIREN BLARES 626 00:41:51,600 --> 00:41:52,840 Tess, what's going on? 627 00:41:54,120 --> 00:41:55,280 It's Dee. 628 00:41:56,280 --> 00:41:57,840 They took an overdose. 629 00:43:03,640 --> 00:43:05,439 'Starved of love because your father 630 00:43:05,440 --> 00:43:07,759 'would rather ship you off to a place like this 631 00:43:07,760 --> 00:43:09,399 'than spend any actual time with you.' 632 00:43:09,400 --> 00:43:10,759 'Stop it! Just stop! 633 00:43:10,760 --> 00:43:12,479 'You can't fucking talk to her like that.' 634 00:43:12,480 --> 00:43:13,639 'You gonna threaten me too? 635 00:43:13,640 --> 00:43:16,039 'I don't think your parents will take your call either. 636 00:43:16,040 --> 00:43:17,559 'Not since you decided you weren't 637 00:43:17,560 --> 00:43:19,759 'their precious little girl any more.' 'Fuck you!' 638 00:43:19,760 --> 00:43:22,199 'It's about time you lot learned to fight your own battles. 639 00:43:22,200 --> 00:43:23,799 'Because out there, in the real world, 640 00:43:23,800 --> 00:43:27,239 'there is no-one in your corner. You are alone! 641 00:43:27,240 --> 00:43:30,199 'And if you can't handle that, you might as well kill yourself now 642 00:43:30,200 --> 00:43:33,040 'because it doesn't get any easier from here!'