13x04 - Episode 4

[bunniefuu]

I'm Libby Guthrie. So
what have you been up to?

Just persuading my
dad to let me stay.

I've got them both wrapped
round my little finger.

You know that little girl, Jess.

She knows everything
about who she is.

I don't even know who my dad is.

I would like you to
come up with something

to help us celebrate
Jamaica. No way.

♪ I will change my soul

♪ I'm firelight

♪ There's nowhere to go

♪ But I know I'm
going out tonight

♪ So hold me close

♪ I will be all right

♪ Take this big old sun and

♪ Turn it to fire,
fire, firelight. ♪

You look gorgeous, Kelly Jo.

Absolutely stunning.

She looks good with
normal hair, too.

Ha. Some days she looks like

she's been dragged
through a hedge backwards.

You've done dead
well for yourself

with this culture
day stuff, you know.

Everyone's going to love
your podcast. I know it.

Do you know what? When you have kids, you just
want them to grow up and be better versions of you.

Well, there you are. Mm.

What? It's true. Yeah.

You're going to make
summat of yourself.

Libby!

Term'll be over by the time we get there. Sorry,
I couldn't get in the bathroom this morning.

Sorry. My fault. I'd have been quicker
if I knew you were waiting. Don't worry,

I know it must take you
ages to do your make-up.

I didn't sleep well last night.
You're not nervous, are you?

It's hard starting a new school when everyone's
known each other for ever and I don't know anyone.

I thought this is what you wanted. Lord knows,
you pushed enough to get everyone to agree to it.

Doesn't mean it's going to be easy starting again
with no friends. Ah, you'll soon meet people.

Yeah. The good news is you've got
Coral and Amy's classes today,

so they can introduce you to a
few people. They do not need to.

Luckily for you, sweetheart,
you just happen to live

with one of the coolest
teachers in the school.

And then there's
Miss Spratt. Ha-ha.

Hilarious! What novelty tie
are you wearing today, Mr Cool?

Oh, Mum, look, look. It looks absolutely
banging! Oh, you're the best, Miss Chambers.

Well, it's better than always having
your hair scraped back in a bun.

Well, they don't sell all that
hair stuff the shops near here.

I'll see you at
school, Kelly Jo.

I can't wait to hear your
podcast played to everyone.

All right, bye.

What are you being
funny for like that?

You know she's only
trying to help me. What?

She acts like she knows everything.
I could teach you stuff.

I could tell you about your dad.

What do you want to know?

Come on, then.

Now? Yeah. You're going
to be late for school.

Er... A personal day?

In term time?

That's what she said. She didn't mention
anything about a personal day last week, so...

It's a last-minute decision
- a, er, family matter.

Oh, is everything OK?
Something about a sick aunt.

She was hoping you two might
take the lead for a day or two.

Oh... Of course. I'm all
over culture day anyway.

Yeah, I could step up. Yeah. I mean, I was fine taking
the lead when you two were at the academy last week.

Then I should shoulder
the workload today.

Sort it out amongst yourselves,
but give Kim a bit of time, yeah?

Er... THEY TALK QUIETLY

Mr Guthrie told me to come and see
you about getting my timetable. Yeah.

He texted me. Thought you might be
a bit nervous on your first day.

I wish he wouldn't do that. We
decided he's not my dad at school,

he's just any other teacher.

Oh. Could get a bit confusing
on parents' evening.

Oh, Libby, there you are. Your dad
said you were feeling a bit anxious.

Is there anyone he hasn't told?

I think he's just
concerned for you. Is he?

It seems to me he's decided
I should just be happy

and not complain
about anything else.

Well, sometimes, men don't always
pick up on deeper emotions.

But you can always come to me.

It's hard enough
starting a new school,

but sometimes I feel I don't
belong at home yet, either.

I'm sure that's not true.

Well, Amy's been lovely, but...

..I just feel in the way when
her and Dad get on so well.

Well, you're family.
Amy's just a lodger.

Doesn't always feel like that. It is like
living with an old married couple at times.

There you go.

And you've got English
with Miss Walker first up,

so she can show you the ropes.

I am 100% here to
make sure you're OK.

He was fit.

Obvs. Er, obvs! Oh,
look at that jaw line.

Didn't come from you, did it?

No, he was sweet, you
know. Yeah. Proper funny.

And I always thought
he fancied my mate

with the massive waps and
legs up to her eyeballs.

But he didn't, he fancied me.

But you always told me he was
like... like this wrong 'un.

That, like, you just
didn't really want to know.

Well, it was easier that way.

You never missed
out, though, did you?

Me and you did all
right, didn't we? Yeah.

Yeah, I just, um...

I just can't really imagine having
a kid and not wanting to see it.

So apart from being called
David and being dead funny,

what else do you know about him?

I know that his mum went back
to the Caribbean, at some point.

Yeah, Jamaica.

No, she wanted to go!

Jamaica. "Didya make 'er"?

Jamaica!

It's a joke. Everyone makes it.

But, yeah, his mum. Er,
she went to the Caribbean.

I don't know... He is
from Jamaica, right?

I think so. I don't
know. Does it matter?

"Does it matter?"

Mum, my whole podcast,
yeah, is about Jamaica,

and now you're telling me that my
dad might not even be from there?

I can't believe this!

Well, I don't know. He
still might be from Jamaica.

Wait, where are you going?

Good morning, everyone.
A bit of an unusual day,

but hopefully an
exciting one, too.

Kim is not with us today, so...

..well, myself and Lindon
will be running things.

Check out Ant and
Dec over there.

So, as many of you know,

there are over 22 languages
spoken here at Waterloo Road.

I'm sure you'll agree that it
is something to acknowledge

and celebrate that diversity.

The aim of these world culture days
is to raise a level of engagement

and get them to think about
the rich cultures and heritages

we have within the school.

And, today, for the first day,

we're going to be celebrating
all things Jamaica.

When's it British culture
day? Every other day.

Thanks, everyone, for, well, you
know, changing your lesson plans

and, er, oh, yes - we have a
full Jamaican-inspired menu

in the canteen. OTHERS: Ah!

Thank you very much. Thank you.

Oh, Nicky, yes. Noel, Schuey and
the rest of the life skills team

will be helping you out with the
cooking. What?! Nobody told me that.

Thank you, Nicky. Um, yes,

so one of the highlights for today
will be the podcast Q&A sessions

that Kelly Jo will be
running in the library,

with sessions open to
each of the year groups.

I've heard it and it's
really quite special.

Yeah.

Thank you, everyone. That's, er,
probably enough from us, I think.

Er, listen, if you need
anything, you know where we are,

and just have a great day.
Yeah? Thank you. Brilliant.

I'll get that.

After you.

Well, that's going to be fun -
them two jostling for position.

Come back, Kim, all is forgiven.

Just what we need - the pupils
running the asylum for the day.

Yeah, well, normally I'd
agree with this idea.

Does seem to have got Kelly Jo
engaged with history for once.

Kelly Jo's really turned
things around recently.

She's thinking about
doing A-levels, you know.

Well, that's a mini
miracle in itself.

I thought you'd be more focused on
your daughter's first day at school

than the likes of Kelly Jo.

Well, I am, but, you know,
I'm sure Libby'll be fine.

I don't know. She
seemed pretty anxious

about meeting new
people earlier.

But she rocked up with
her mum's credit card

from the other side of the
world. I think she'll be fine.

Just cos she acts all tough
does doesn't mean she is.

We're not all as open
with our feelings as you.

Well, anyway, I appreciate you
looking out for her, Coral.

She reminds me of myself at that age.
I just want to make sure she's OK.

Oi, Samia!

Oi, where's Kelly
Jo at? No idea.

What, late on her big day?

Well, you know
what Kels is like.

She won't stay teacher's
pet for too long.

Hiya and welcome to my
podcast, Jamaica And Me.

I'm Kelly Jo. But,
up until recently,

I never really thought
about what that means.

Now, if you're starting
to look into who you are,

we might begin with your name
or your hobbies or values.

But someone's identity is made
up of so much more than that.

It's hard to know who you are

if you don't really know
where you come from.

But, since finding out
my dad was Jamaican,

I've really started to feel
more secure about my future.

Yes, Miss Walters!

Are you ready for the dream
team in your kitchen later?

Why do you think I'm about
to hide all the sharp knives?

Eh, I know the difference between
my onions and shallots, me, Miss.

It's true, Miss. Oh, wait till
you try his speciality dish.

Yeah. Er, I will need like an oak
smoker and a Hibachi grill, though.

Ha. You'll be lucky if the
blender's working. Nah, Miss.

You need the right equipment if you
want the intensity of the flavour.

I think you've been watching
too many cookery shows.

What's this masterpiece, anyway?

It's the magic, yeah?
Corn shards, er,

cheddar puree on top,

and then, like,
freshly cut avocado.

It's nachos, innit.

Are you ready for
your big day? Yeah.

I understand if you're nervous,

but you've already
done all the hard work.

Well, yeah, I've worked hard,

but I just don't know
if it's right any more.

This is the best work
I've seen you do.

Anyway, you don't have to put
up with last-minute jitters

because we're going
live at lunchtime.

Your podcast will be downloadable
so the whole school can listen.

Hello?

Screw the podcast!

Oh, sorry.

Good luck.

Right, saltfish
fritters, curried goat,

jerk chicken and rice
and plantain on the side.

Any questions? Yeah.
Why are we here?

That is a good one.
Apparently, to help me,

but you're slowing me down, so
come on, chop chop. Off you go.

Come on! In you go, in you go.

Aprons, gloves, hats,
everything you need in there.

Check you out! I don't get
this Miss Walters at home.

Well, you know, I only turn it
on when I need to, Mr Charles.

Oh, aye. Great job with
the table, by the way.

Eh, Miss. Whereabouts
are these jalapenos?

No, I've told you, you are not
making nachos in my kitchen.

Oh, all right, then, I'll put some of these
Jamaican ingredients on, then. Jerk nachos.

Oh, I won't say no to
that. No, me neither.

No-one is making nachos!

What, not even if we
have a Mexican day?

Oh, no, I don't think we'll be
having a Mexican culture day.

Oh, right. So we can
have the Jamaican day -

why can't we have a
Mexican day, then?

Cos there's no Mexican students
in school, you doughnut.

Hey, Miss, can I go to the loo?

Yes, Dean, you can go if
you're back in one minute.

I just wanted to see how your
proteges were getting on, Nicky.

Well, I mean, nobody's set
fire to anything yet, so...

Yeah. No, I'm sure you've
got everything under control.

You've got a real
knack with the kids.

Both of you. Both of us? Really?

Yeah. I actually wanted to
discuss something with you,

if you've got a minute. I'm sure
they'll be fine on their own.

There's got to be something
here I can use to make a smoker.

No, no, no, no, no. Yeah, yeah.

Let's... let's get someone
to keep an eye on them.

Mm-hm? Yeah. Yeah, yeah.

BELL RINGS

There you are!

So are you going to give us a sneak preview of
this podcast, or what? No, it's dead boring.

Well, I ain't heard a peep out of you
in days, so it had better be good, girl.

Right, zip it, everyone.

Kelly Jo, would you mind sitting
over by the window today?

Er... Yeah.

We have a new pupil. I introduced her to Samia
earlier, so I thought it makes sense to buddy them up.

But I always sit next to Samia. Yeah, it's
fine, Miss Walker, I can sit on my own.

Seriously, Kelly Jo, I thought you're
supposed to have this mature new attitude.

Just for today, Kels.

English is the lingua franca.

But what does
lingua franca mean?

It is a language that unites
those who speak other languages.

So don't underestimate
the English language,

which spans across the globe.

Yeah, and how does it span
across the globe, then, Miss?

Now, the kids helping you out
today, it is a bit of a trial.

I-I want you to join the
life skills programme.

What, you mean you
want us to teach?

Well, I've been looking into
similar programmes, right?

And they've had
some great results

by using support
staff as role models.

Role models! Never been
called that before.

What would we even
do? Well, you could...

You could teach them your favourite
dishes. Er, basic food prep.

Donte, I thought that you could
maybe teach a maintenance lesson -

you know, changing plugs and
fuses and that kind of thing.

I just... I really don't want
to lose the life skills scheme.

Mike's self-defence class - it
didn't exactly go to plan, did it?

Yeah.

Well, it can't hurt to
give it a go, can it?

Mm, I don't know about that.

The kids, they'll love it.

Get paid extra for it?
Yeah, yeah, yeah, course.

And, right, I will be here
if you need any support.

But I've got... I've got
every faith in you both.

Right. Well, I've got to get
back. I'll think about it. Yes!

Right. Brilliant.

Louise Bennett-Coverley's poem
Colonization In Reverse looks at

what it really means to leave
your home country of Jamaica

to start a new life in England.

Bennett-Coverley explores...

Sorry you got stuck with me. I
didn't mean to get your mate moved.

Not your fault. And what it means... Miss
Walker seems to think she has to look out for me

cos she's locking tonsils with
my dad. Ugh. She was a pioneer.

Since I've moved back,
I've been stuck in

with my dad, Miss
Walker and Miss Spratt.

..she fell often stopped
her... Spratt's all right.

No, you don't have her playing
show tunes from your old bedroom.

Has anyone actually read
the poem as per my request?

Kelly Jo.

Um... No, sorry.

Well, that is a
shame, because...

..the whole focus of
this class is for you.

What's that supposed to mean?

The entire curriculum
today is a celebration

of all things Jamaican. Right.

And you... you can't even be
bothered reading the set literature.

Well, it's not all about me, is
it? It's meant to be for everyone.

Well, you should be
setting an example.

Has anyone read it at all?

Libby. I enjoyed the way
the writer uses humour

to poke fun and ridicule the
whole idea of the colonisation.

You can clearly see the writer
strongly believes it's important

to laugh in the face of adversity.
That is very impressive, Libby.

Yeah, and straight
off the internet.

How is everything?
How's Mike? Er...

It's a bit tense, yeah?
Just being stuck at home.

But I'm sure he'll be back once

the safeguarding have
issued their report.

Yeah. Tomorrow's chip
paper, pal. Yeah.

It's just, you know, living
and working together -

can't even escape
the drama at home.

I mean, you must know
what that's like,

with everything with
Nicky and stuff, yeah?

Well, we're not together
together. But...

Must get on top of
each other quite a lot.

No. So to speak. Sorry. Yeah.

Yeah, it can get a bit
intense, sometimes -

when she forgets to clean the
bath after her shave, that is.

Oh. Yeah. Very nice.

Yes, Miss Whipaway!

May I say you're looking
rather stylish today.

Um... What do you want, McManus?

Do you happen to have a list
of all the pupils at school?

Well, I wouldn't be very
good at my job if I didn't.

OK, so do you have any from,
like, a Central American descent

on that list?

Back to your lessons.
Preferably Mexican.

Go! Sorry, Miss. Sorry.

BELL RINGS

Yeah. Nice one, Miss. Hope
you enjoy the rest of my day.

Kelly Jo?

Just when you think she's turned
a corner, off she goes again.

What happened?

Well, she's full of attitude,
when this entire day is about her.

No, it's... it's about everyone.

No.

I'm not really sure this
engagement idea is really working.

Yes, well, it might if you
encouraged the pupils a bit more.

I feel like I'm doing
something to upset your friend.

No, it's not you. It just
really means a lot to her

that she gets
everything right today.

And she gets wound up easily
when she's under pressure. Mm.

Kelly Jo!

Kelly Jo, what happened in
English? It's Miss Walker, sir.

She chucked me out my seat
for that new girl, Libby,

just cos she's banging her
dad, which, by the way,

is actually the grossest
thing I've ever heard.

Is this still about the podcast?
I told you that it's all wrong.

I can't do it. It's a
great piece of work.

I mean, it's almost
Radio 4 worthy.

I don't know what
Radio 4 is, sir.

That really doesn't matter.
You're doing so much better.

Why are you suddenly
doubting yourself?

Cos I always screw up, sir.

Hey, it's OK.

It's OK.

I thought that my
dad was Jamaican.

And my mum's told me
that he might not be.

I don't know who I am.

It's OK, it's OK. OK,
just come over this way.

I'm glad I caught you.

Um... I hope I didn't make
things awkward for you

with Samia this morning. You
were only trying to help.

I thought it would be good
for you to get to know Samia.

But her friend, Kelly
Jo, can be, um...

..a law unto herself.

I appreciate you
looking out for me.

My dad's lucky to have
you. Aw, thank you, Libby.

You know, I can always have a word with your
dad if you're uneasy with Amy in your old room.

Oh, I'd hate to put him in a difficult
position when they're so close.

They're not that
close, are they?

I'm not saying there's anything
going on. Of course not.

It's just a bit weird to see her
walking around in her underwear,

but I guess that's
just the way she is.

She walks around
in her underwear?

Maybe she doesn't do
it when you're there.

But she does it when I'm not?

Honestly, it's not a big deal.
Please forget I said anything.

Hey! Hello. Is Lindon around?

Er... Teachers are complaining

cos the heating's
on the blink again

and the council can't come out.
Oh, well, I can take a look.

Right, right.

"Right"? No. Eh! I can be handy
when I want to be, thank you.

I just want it fixed. We're hardly
giving off Caribbean vibes, are we,

if it's minus two? HORN HONKS

What are you doing with that?
Why...? Health and safety.

Yes, I know, but
you're not a truck.

I just thought that I
was getting somewhere,

then this happens, you know?

I know that you're thinking that you
don't know who you are right now...

..but none of that changes the
great work that you've done.

Yeah, our pasts are
important, but...

..it's not as important
as the future.

Where you're headed is much more
important than where you've been.

Oh, that's a bit
cringe, that, sir...

Yeah, but I'm right,
though, aren't I?

Yeah. KNOCK AT DOOR

I've got a class out here
wanting to come in for your Q&A.

Are you ready?

Yup.

OK. Let's do it.

Hiya, come on in. Sorry,
let me move my stuff.

♪ We're going to the races

♪ Having such a
lovely ti-i-i-ime

♪ And we're going
with your friends

♪ Why you going
with your friends?

♪ Crack the bones in your back

♪ It feels so good to be back

♪ Why don't ya flex some more?

♪ Why don't you
dance some more? ♪

Look at the state of
that, Dean. Look at it.

And you've got half an egg
in there, as well, the shell!

And you've not prepped
the cucumbers, either.

No, I can't, Nicky.
I'm allergic.

Excuse me - Mrs Walters from now
on, now that I an actual teacher.

Oooh! Fine. I still can't do it.

Right, well, someone else is
going to have to do it, then.

Noel, you do it. Are you joking?

Do I look like I'm joking?

Will you behave with them?
They cost money. Come on.

And stop eating them!

You didn't tell him.
Cos that's her fella.

Hey, we just to live together.

Not that it's any of your
business, though, anyway.

Mum! Whoa!

Oi, its Miss Walters to you
and all, mate. What now?

You forgot to wash my PE
kit. Tonya, I'm sorry. OK?

It's this flipping banquet
and this new teaching thing.

What teaching thing?
Don't ask, OK?

Just go and raid the
lost property box. Again?

Just go! Ugh!

And who's stirring the rice?

Where's Noel gone?

Noel, get that out
of your mouth now

and, Schuey, get that
off your head now.

What is going on in here? OK. Miss,
shall we take a minute outside,

have a little breather, yeah?
I think that's for the best.

PUPILS: Ooh! Hey, pipe down,
you lot. Get back to work.

Yes, sir!

Go on, sir!

Life skills. Yeah, all right.

Should teach
just-about-scraping-by skills.

It's just been a mad morning.

SHE SIGHS

I need that extra money.

And I would love to teach,
but I'm just going...

I'm just going to tell Joe.
I'm going to tell him it's off.

I need to focus on being
just a mum and a dinner lady.

"Just a mum and a dinner lady"?

Yeah, and the rest. Yeah? Chuck
in... Chuck in crowd control.

Agony aunt. Izzie's nail
lady, my hairdresser.

Nice try. Thank you.

Come on, man. Where's that
feisty can-do attitude, eh?

Maybe it's under that pile of goat's
meat that needs cooking in there.

Look...

..this whole single-parent
thing baffled me.

I mean, you've got
half the energy,

you know, half
the brain space...

..but you get twice the love,

and twice the gratitude.

And twice the washing.

LAUGHING: Yeah! Yeah, that, too.

Hey, Look, I've seen the
way that Tonya and Preston

appreciate you, Nick.

And I've got to say, I
think you're nailing it.

And, look, if you
want to be a teacher?

Well, I think you'll
nail that, too.

Yeah, go on, then. All right.

There we go. Was that a
smile, then? PHONE PINGS

Oh.

Right, I've got a boiler
that needs fixing.

You get cooking that curry,
you, cos I'm starving.

Hey, there's more than
twice the amount of cooking

since I've moved in with you,
and all. I'll see you later.

For people like my grandad,
it must've felt well weird,

knowing that the country
that once ruled them

was now, like, asking
for their help.

So I like to see
him and his mates

like, you know, in
them proper nice shoes,

like, looking dead
fancy and, er...

Well, you know... You
know when you're, like,

really, really, really
looking forward to something

and then it comes about
and it's a bit meh?

THEY LAUGH

OK, folks, I see Dean at the door,
which means it's nearly lunchtime.

So let's thank Kelly Jo for
the podcast and the Q&A.

Yes. So good.

Hi. Check you out.

They're all clapping, so you
couldn't have been terrible.

SHE LAUGHSS

Yeah. So, are you coming
for some scran, then?

Ah, I'm not very hungry. Sorry.

What? Are you serious?

I've been working me arse
off in the kitchen all day

and you're not even
going to try it?

MOCK JAMAICAN ACCENT:
Oh, come on, then, gal.

Come on, let me take you
for some rice and peas.

Oh, you're not
supposed to do that.

What, not even on Jamaica Day?

Especially not on Jamaica Day.

All right, fine.

You're not getting out
of trying my rice. No.

Listen, yeah? If I get food
poisoning, I'm blaming you.

If you get food poisoning,
I'll get it too!

THEY LAUGH

Come on. All right. Um... Dean.

I need to talk to you in
private later, if that's OK.

Yeah. Yeah, I'll take
you somewhere private.

Don't worry about that.

After you've had some scran.

Come on. OK.

Oh, cheese and pickle
- my favourite.

That one had all the pickle on!

MUFFLED: Sorry, I've
got a mouthful now.

Right, well, you're making
the sandwiches tomorrow,

and I want extra pickle! OK.

Didn't realise you,
er, shared lunch.

Well, it's just as
easy to make for two,

but there's enough for
three if you're hungry.

Well, anything to save me from
food prepared by Schuey Weaver.

So, have you thought about what
happens now Libby's staying?

Will Amy be making a move?

Well, I don't think it'd be
fair to just throw her out.

And it's quite nice that Libby's
got a female role model around.

And you think Amy's the
best person for that?

Well, why wouldn't
she be? You tell me.

Well, she's young and fun,

and she works hard
and gets the job done.

SHE SCOFFS

Well, you clearly know her
a lot better than I do.

What about your sarnie?

I've lost my appetite.

CHATTER

Look, you did this.

What do you think?

Yeah. Do you like it?

Yeah. It's good, innit?

Saltfish fritter?

MORE STERNLY: Saltfish fritter?

REGGAE PLAYS

Kels!

Hey.

I've been looking
for you since English

to tell you how amazing
it all is. Thank you.

I'm so glad that everyone gets
to see how brilliant you are.

Shut up, man. Soppy.

You were out of order,
though, not moving for Libby.

She winds me up, Sam.

So she's only been
here for one morning.

Oh, come on, she's
just trying to be nice.

And I told her about your
talk and she's going.

Put yourself in her shoes, Kels.

She don't even know anyone here
and she's got you staring her down.

Hi. Hi.

Um...

Here we go. Thanks.

I am sorry if I was
out of order before.

Don't worry about it.
Your talk looks dead good.

I can't wait to hear what
you've got to say. Thanks.

Ooh, I've really been
craving jerk chicken.

Have you had any
cravings, Kelly Jo?

None.

Oh...

Catch you later.
Bye. Bye, Dean.

Oh, er... bye?

Um...

Dean, there's something I
need to talk to you about.

Yes, Kelly Jo! Hey,
nice one today.

It's been proper enlightening,
innit? Yeah, yeah.

Everyone's saying they've
learned summat and that.

So I did have a question, yeah?

So how did you manage to convince,
like, Mr King to have this day?

Um, it's not my day. That's
what I'm trying to say.

Everyone's getting
something out of it. Right.

Yeah? So if someone like me
want to do something like this,

how do I go about it?

OK, right, OK, OK, just
picture this, right, yeah?

Yeah. So, first period, yeah?

In the morning, sound of
panpipes fill in the air, right?

The waft of chipotle coming
out of the canteen, yeah?

Everyone's all like "Arriba,
arriba," all ready for the fiesta.

He just wants to have a Mexican
day so he can make his nachos.

Not everyone likes a fiesta,
innit? Are you serious, Noel?

Do you know that this is all
about, like, unheard voices

and people finally having a say?

And you want to make it
about junk food, yeah?

Whoa!

Wow! OK. Junk food's harsh.

I only thought, right, that
we could all have a laugh.

Yeah, well, it's not really
about what do you think, is it?

Grow up, mate.

What? I swear, you said
you liked my nachos.

Grow up, mate.

WHISPERING: It's not about you!

BELL RINGS

Welcome to my day of culture.

Well, it's not just my day,
it's a day for everyone.

I really want to thank Mr King

for giving me the chance
to do this podcast,

and, yeah, for being so supportive
as I found out about my heritage.

Sorry about that.

Nothing worse than being late.

It's OK.

Um... SHE CLEARS HER THROAT

Like I was saying,
I'll play the podcast

and then you guys can ask
me any questions after.

So, yeah, this podcast is
really important to me.

After finding out that
my dad is Jamaican,

although I don't
really know him,

I really, really wanted to
find out what that meant

for me and my future.

Sometimes it is easy
to underestimate

what a small island is capable
of, so I really hope...

PHONE RINGS ..after all
these lessons today,

you guys can appreciate this
place... Donte? ..a little bit more.

What? Wait, what about
the boiler? Yeah.

Before I start, does
anybody have any questions?

Have you ever been to Jamaica?

No, I haven't, but
I'd like to one day.

Hang on, this presentation is
about a place you've never been

and a dad you've
never met? LAUGHTER

Well, that's not fair.

I mean, it's important to
know about our past generation

so we know what we're passing
on to our future generation.

I mean, if you
ever become a mum,

you'll want to be able to
teach 'em about their heritage,

won't you, Kelly Jo?

You know, if you've
got something to say,

why don't you just
say it, Libby?

She's trying to stick
up for you, Kels.

It's not her fault
you keep banging on

about a country you
know nothing about.

What's the matter, Kelly Jo? Have
I said something to upset you?

You know you have, you
evil cow, Libby Guthrie!

PANICKED SHOUTING

SHE ROARS

We'll get it sorted. Just
leave it with me, yeah?

Oh, hey, how did Libby get
on in class this morning?

Everything OK? Well, I thought
you were of the opinion

she could take care of herself.

STUDENTS CHANT: Fight! Fight! Fight!
You want to say something, say it!

STUDENTS SHOUT

She is his daughter. Yes, I
know, but I'm just saying...

Maybe you should stay out
of their family business,

instead of hanging
around all the time,

making cosy lunches in
your underwear. What?!

Have you ever thought they might
need some private family time?

Libby has confided in me,

and she is really struggling
with her mental health.

SHOUTING

Whoa, whoa, whoa, no
running the corridor!

We're going to miss it.

It's all kicking off with
Kelly Jo and Mr Guthrie's kid.

SHE ROARS No, no, put it down.

Oh, my God, she's
a proper psycho.

Why do you always
ruin everything?

It was that evil cow. She knew
exactly what she was doing.

She didn't say or
do anything, Kels.

Oh, right, yeah!

What, acting all innocent?

But I see you, I swear...

SHE SHOUTS Come on!

Calm down, calm down.
All right, show's over.

Everybody out!

SHE SOBS

Sam...

NICKY: We shouldn't
underestimate ourselves.

My lunch wasn't
a total disaster.

Yeah? Mm.

Stace even used the phrase,
"slightly under-seasoned,"

which took me by surprise. Yeah,
well, the fish was, to be fair.

Hey. I'm joking! I'm joking.

And, as much as I
hate to admit it...

..you have kept me going
over the last year as well.

I have? Yeah, of course.

Just, you know, the kindness
you've shown me after everything.

How you are with the kids.

I don't know how you do it.
Lesser man would have fallen flat.

Yeah, well, two
broken singletons, us.

Mm.

Better together
though, aren't we?

I'm sorry.

Wait a minute.

You haven't done anything
like this all term.

What happened today?

It's just Mr Guthrie's
kid winding me up.

She's been here five
minutes. How's she done that?

And, look, even if
someone is goading you,

you don't have to react.

You're a different person

to the girl that was smashing up
the music room all those months ago.

Yeah, I know I am.

Is it just Libby winding you up?

Cos I find that hard to believe.

Even if she does have
a resting b*tch face.

Officially did not say that.

I literally just
heard you, Miss.

I just feel like...

..like no matter what I do...

..I'm just always
going to mess up.

Like maybe I'm not meant
to be successful, cos...

..every time I get close to
achieving something, I just...

Well, don't say that,
that's not true.

You've just had a setback
today, that is all.

Maybe my whole life is
just one big setback, Miss.

Hey!

What's going on, Kelly Jo?

You know you can
talk to me, right?

I think it's just my meds.

Think I need to, like, up them.

OK.

Just remember that
there are so many things

that can affect your behaviour -

sleep, appetite, hormones.

Hey, don't beat
yourself up, yeah? Yeah.

You'll have to go to the BU for
now, but I'll speak to Mr King.

On her first day. Oh, her mum's
going to have a field day.

"She's only been with you two weeks
and she's already been in a fight."

It was hardly Libby's fault.

Yeah, well, I just can't believe

I actually thought that Kelly
Jo was trying to change.

She is.

Oh, come on, Lindon.

I get what you're trying to
do, but are you surprised?

Investing in kids like Kelly
Jo is a high-risk strategy.

"Kids like Kelly Jo"?
What does that mean?

Kids like Kelly Jo,
exactly what I said.

So you're saying that only
children who are... conventional

deserve a chance to excel?

No, I really don't think that's
what Coral was trying to say.

Black children need
continuous sustained support.

Right. Kelly Jo messed up, but
she... I mean, she knows it.

All I'm saying is, and
I'm just asking you,

please don't reattach the label
she's worked so hard to shake off.

Fine.

But just keep her
away from my daughter.

What's that?

Smoked paprika guacamole.

I decided to make 'em to say
sorry for upsetting Kelly Jo,

but... she got thrown in the BU.

I didn't mean to upset anyone.

Yeah, well sometimes you can
upset people without realising.

Just want to make
people happy, Miss.

It doesn't work out that way
all the time, does it, Noel?

Cos sometimes you can hurt
people that you care about,

without meaning to. All right.

Didn't think it
upset her that much.

Just saying.

Right, come on, then.
Let's give these a try.

Let's have a go.

Mm.

Actually really good. Yeah?

When I were a kid, I
refused to eat anything

except, like, nuggets and chips,

and my nan took us to a
Mexican place down the road

and I were fuming, me - they
had no fried food or anything,

but they had these,
and, well, I tried them

and it was like a whole
world opened up for me.

You got to try things, innit? You'll
never know what you might like.

You're wiser than you
look, you, aren't you?

Was that a
compliment? SHE LAUGHS

Right, I'll tell you what -

you come and do
my cooking classes

and we'll get these
on the menu one day.

You... Really? Mm-hm.

That... You won't
regret this, right?

So I have got this great idea

on how we can, like, fully
deconstruct beans on toast.

Right, OK, just hang
on a minute, Heston.

Let's focus on the
nachos for now, yeah?

Oh, I need the toilet, Mr Todd.

I think I ate something
a bit dodgy last night.

Oh, God, it's coming up.
Yeah, go on. Thank you.

Urgh... Thanks.

You all right? Yeah.

I heard about what happened.

Imagine getting stuck in
the BU on your big day.

Oh, right, yeah.

Yeah, well, it was
Libby's fault, right?

I should have known that Guthrie's
child would have been a devil.

Yeah, it's not just
that, though, is it?

Look, I know what's going on.

See, I knew she
would have told you.

She's an evil cow, Dean. I
would have told you about it.

I haven't even done the test.

What? What test?

The test that Libby's
told you about.

What? I haven't spoken to Libby.

Was chatting to Preston,

he said your mum texted him saying
you're upset about your dad.

Kels, what are you
on about? What test?

I didn't want to
tell you like this.

What?

I won't be long.

Oh, hey.

How's Libby doing?

Oh, she's more
upset than injured.

I still don't know why she wanted to
come to this bear pit of a school.

Well, to be closer to
her dad, I imagine.

Hm.

Er, listen, listen...

..I appreciate you letting
me stay for so long,

but I think it's time
that I moved out.

Has Libby said something to you?

No, no.

No, wouldn't blame
her if she had.

But you haven't lived
together for a few years now

and you need time on your
own, to be a family again.

♪ I need to find a new way

♪ To be all right

♪ I need to find a new truth

♪ To get me through the night

♪ This is my land

♪ And it's your land

♪ This is my hand

♪ I put in your hand

♪ This is my freedom

♪ And this is my stand

♪ Cos I'm staring at walls

♪ And I don't know what
they put them here for

♪ I will change my soul

♪ I'm a firelight

♪ There's nowhere to go... ♪

PHONE TIMER BEEPS

Nicky, I am so sorry.

I crossed a line and
I shouldn't have.

Got to try these things
properly, haven't you?

Make sure you like 'em.

And do you?

I might do.

BELL RINGS

Oh, wait.

Oh, Dean, where'd you
go? You all right?

Just like...

Don't be looking
at me like that.

Like what?

Like I'm about to tell you
that you're dying or something.

I'm guessing you've
told this idiot, then.

What? I-I don't
know anything, me.

Just shut up.

Well, you're off
the hook anyways.

What, really?

HE PUFFS

Yo! Go on.

Wait, not like that.

It was a close one, though.

Should have done a Shaggy
there, yeah? "It wasn't me."

Day of culture and that.

I, er...

I just thought I'd
check you were OK.

For what it's worth, right,
thought today went really well.

Apart from the staff complaining

and Kelly Jo going off
the deep end, yeah.

Right, well, you know Kelly Jo.

I really thought
that encouraging her

to learn about her heritage
would help her focus.

It's just made everything worse.

No, it didn't.

She has made some
great leaps today,

before the whole...
well, cat fight thing.

I never got the chance to find
out about my dad's heritage

and by the time I chose
to ask, it was too late.

I-I just thought that if
Kelly Jo could find out

who she was, it...

..it might help her
get her head straight.

Yeah, I'm sure it will.

I really tried to make
today work for everyone.

Yeah, and you did.

You did.

Quite the first day.

You never told me it
was so dramatic here.

Oh, well, I hope you're
not regretting coming.

Nothing can be as bad as
it was in New Zealand.

Oh, sweetheart.

I just wish I'd known how unhappy
you must have been over there.

Yeah, so listen,
Libby, me and your dad,

we've been talking
and we think it's best

if I move into the box room so
you can have your old room back.

You don't have to do that.

Oh, I think I do.

We just want you to
feel at home again.

Well, I guess it would be nice
to have my own space again.

I think Samia's
coming over soon.

Well, great. Well, I'll move
my stuff out tonight, then.

Come on, you seem to be doing
better with Hannah and the kids.

Yeah, I see the kids more, but
still feel like I'm losing them.

Yeah, well, I know
how that feels.

Yeah, I'm sorry. Oh,
it's fine, it's fine.

Just, you know, Dwayne and Zayne
are getting on great with their mum

and I've still got Mike, I hope.

Hey, do you know what you need?

If you say
counselling, I swear...

"Counselling"? I
didn't say counselling.

Wasn't gonna say
counselling. What, then?

Well, I was just gonna... I think
you, you know, need a night out.

I mean, when was the last
time you went on a date,

or went out for a
bit of a boogie?

I don't know.

Hey, come for dinner
with me and Mike.

Seriously? Yeah.

No disrespect, Joe, but how
desperate do you think I am?

What? Whoa.

It might be fun.

Fun? Yeah.

I used to spend my weekends skiing
down black runs - that was fun.

Right. Well, I can't
offer you that, can I?

But Mike - he makes
a mean Bolognese.

And he'll be OK with that?

Sure, yeah.

FRONT DOOR OPENS AND CLOSES

You were brilliant.

I told you she wouldn't
like the flags.

It was amazing.

I went on the school website and
I listened to the whole podcast.

And, oh, I got you
these from town.

The lady was dead helpful

and she said that this stuff was
better than what Miss Chambers used,

so you can tell her that.

Don't go on like it's
liquid gold, Deborah.

Just a bit of oil and that.

And listen...

..I should have been
more understanding.

Why wouldn't you want to
know about that side of you?

I didn't even think about it.

But I'm gonna do better.

I promise.

Well, I'll try to, anyway.

I'm so proud of you,
do you know that?

You shouldn't be.

Why you saying that?

You did brilliantly. You
sounded so... clever.

I'm not talking about
the stupid podcast, am I?

You know today was
meant to be about...

It was meant to be
about me finding myself.

Only thing I found out,
Mum, is I'm pregnant.

You've started moving already?

Well, Samia's coming over soon and
you did say I could have my room.

Well, yeah, about an hour ago.

I just thought we may
as well get on with it.

You don't mind, do you?

Then it's all worked out.

This is lovely, Mike.

Well, if I'd have
known you were coming,

I'd have gone to a bit more effort.
I am home all day after all.

Yeah, it was last-minute. Joe
said I needed to have more fun.

I'll get the glasses,
for the whisky.

Yeah? OK.

Oh, OK.

Seriously?

Did you not think things
were bad enough between us?

I know it's a little
awkward, but come on, Mike,

what was I supposed to do?
I felt sorry for the guy.

Any kind of glasses
will do, guys.

Yeah. Yeah.

What, and us being alone has
not anything to do with it?

What?

I would never have bolted you.

Things aren't that
bad, are they?

MUSIC PLAYS

I got tired of waiting.

The bolognese was nice, but
now I'm not exactly having fun,

so let's get involved.

Oh, well, you...
You've done it now,

because he, right, is
fire on the dance floor.

Aren't you? Come on, show
him. Show him the hips.

Whoa, all right, look
at that, eh? Hey.

OK, there you go, that's yours.

Thank you.

Oh! One at a time.
One at a time.

THEY CHUCKLE Um...

Thank you for looking after
a poor lonely divorcee.

Thank you.

GLASSES CLINK

I don't understand how it
happened cos we were careful, Mum,

I promise.

Well, accidents happen, love.
I know that better than anyone.

I'm stupid.

I'm so stupid, Mum.

I'm stupid. Hey, hey.

No, no, Mum! Stop
crying. Stop crying.

Kelly Jo, are you sure?

I'm positive. That's
what the test said, Mum.

SHE SOBS Mum...

OK, come here.

I thought that I was really
turning things around.

I thought that I'd be able
to go to uni or whatever,

but that's just not me, is it?

No, no, no, no, don't
you do that. Come here.

You are doing brilliantly.

One silly mistake doesn't stop
you from living your life.

But it stopped yours, didn't it?

Yeah, you're not me.

Cos you can make
your own decisions.

Do you mean to get rid of it?

I mean you have options
if you want them.

One stupid mistake doesn't
mean your life's over, love.

Yeah, well, try
telling Dean that.

You know, he didn't even
stay for the result, Mum.

No, stuff him.

I've told you, you are gonna
make something of your life,

and you will. No.

It doesn't matter if
you keep it or not.

Cos you have already grabbed
a better life for yourself

than I ever could,

cos you have
determination and support.

I never had that.

I just let life happen
to me. You don't do that.

You grab it with
both hands, kid,

and no-one can take
that away from you.

Do you hear me?

You might want to look
for your dad, that's fine,

but you need to stop looking for
your mum, because she's right here.

She's right here.

I'm sorry.

Come here. I'm so sorry. Mum...

I'm sorry.