Gwaith/Cartref (2011) s01e01 Episode Script
Episode 1
1 Settling in alright, Mr James? Yes.
Thanks, Miss Haddon.
Homework.
By next week.
I don't want any excuses.
No-one claiming that their cat .
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is equal to 55.
5-4.
Well done, Rhod.
Back you go.
Boy.
Girl.
Love.
Sex.
Romance.
Look carefully.
Consider the shape.
Choose a colour and FARTING NOISE Lucy, don't! In case it .
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erupts molten lava or magma Miss! What? He's bleeding, Miss! He's bleeding.
HOME / WORK WORK Be grateful you don't have to do it in strict metre! Anything to add, Megan? I was asking what we had to do.
In Welsh! Shut it, dog breath! Don't be 'ewn'.
It means discourteous or shameless.
Look it up.
Are you calling me thick? I think you mean 'twp'.
Don't get excited.
I know my rights.
Mr James, thank goodness.
I've sent for the nurse.
I'm fine, Miss.
He'll have to go to hospital.
It's no big deal, honest.
Tell him, Mr James.
Wash your face and go straight to the Headmaster's office, Jac.
It's fake blood, Mrs Lloyd.
The little rascal! I remember a time when children appreciated my efforts.
What happened? Is there a problem? Irritating Lodger Fact Number Six.
I knew it was a bad idea.
I go to the sink You're too prickly to have a lodger.
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and his trunks are on the tap! Are you serious? Welsh, Jordan! I'm not prickly, just sensitive.
It wouldn't be as bad if you didn't have to work together too.
Or listen to his music.
Irritating Lodger Fact Number Seven - Dafydd Iwan.
Despite everything Why is your builder here? I haven't paid the bill yet.
But he finished weeks ago.
Replastering, new floors I didn't realize it would cost so much.
What are you going to do? Sell a kidney.
I think you mean 'aren'.
Mrs Lloyd, can I have a word? No.
Who stole her porridge this morning? I think you mean 'uwd'.
There you go.
I don't remember you getting hangovers in college.
I didn't have to get up at seven in college! Yes, well Do you regret it? Yes, I regret going home drunk and climbing into bed with my landlady! Here's someone else who does silly things after a few drinks.
You look tired, Becs.
For the record, Simon, I didn't sleep with Wyn.
You were eating him alive in the taxi.
I saw sense before we got to his flat.
Thank God! 'Morning, Wyn.
Alright, boys? I found this in the taxi last night.
It probably fell out of your pocket.
I've added my number to your contacts.
Thanks.
Have you found cover for later? Not yet.
Why d'you want to be a media luvvy?! Unlike you, I don't want to die in this hole.
I'd rather die as a Headmaster than with my hand up a puppet's arse! Very funny.
I hardly recognized you.
He was given Topman vouchers for his birthday.
It suits you.
I think Mrs Lloyd has lost her car keys.
No, I can't.
She's lost the plot, you mean.
Let's sort this out.
Miss Matthews! What's the story? Mrs Lloyd had a difficult first lesson.
Shall I have a word with the Head? Hang on.
Nobody said she's ready to retire.
Is Mrs Lloyd leaving? Simon's living in hope.
I'm ambitious.
What's wrong with that? He hasn't changed one bit since college.
Did you enjoy yourself last night? You should have come too.
You had a lot to catch up on.
Excuse me.
How are you now, Rhys? Wyn's up to something.
Don't you ever get tired of giving him a hard time? I'm his Head of Department.
I pick up the pieces when things go wrong.
He looks like a boy band reject.
I think he looks nice.
Do you fancy him? Fancy him? Don't be ridiculous.
You're asking for trouble.
Jealousy is a terrible thing.
Nerys, all I want to share with Wyn Rowlands is an overhead projector.
Is the washing machine on the blink, Wyn? I bet he teases you too.
Remember what I said.
What's he on about? Cuppa? I was actually looking for a favour.
This afternoon? I haven't forgotten about you, Jac Lewis.
How's Mrs Lloyd? Great.
Why? I heard things got a bit much for her earlier.
You must have misunderstood.
I'm more than happy to share the burden.
I'd welcome the chance to do more.
Mrs Lloyd! Mr Watkins has offered to share the load.
Make sure you accept his help.
Oh, Mr Tomos.
Have you seen Miss Harries this morning? There's a visitor who's determined to speak to her.
You'd better tell him that Miss Harries is on a trip.
A trip? I didn't know there was a trip today.
Where has she gone? Tir na n'Og! SCHOOL BELL Tomorrow? I could try.
Would it be possible to have cash? 'I'M SO TRENDY!' RESEARCHER / DIRECTOR / TV PRESENTER Thank you, Mr El.
Rain.
Why is it essential? Fishing numerous ways of catching LAUGHTER .
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their food.
LAUGHTER I've spoken to you about Megan's reluctance to speak Welsh before.
Megan's promised to try but it's not easy when teachers call her thick! I just used a word she didn't know.
And threw a dictionary at her.
Megan's doing her best to fit in but some people won't give her a chance.
Megan's had plenty of chances.
How can I teach a girl who won't speak the language? This isn't the school for her.
If you're discussing my daughter, do it in a language I understand.
This is a Welsh-medium comprehensive school, Mrs Adams.
Since Welsh is the main language of discourse here .
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I'll use it whether you like it or not.
Understand? Let's talk about it, Emyr.
That woman attacked me.
After you provoked her.
Does that justify it? Do you really want to press charges? I assume you're worried about the school's reputation.
I don't want one of my best teachers on the front of the Western Mail.
I don't think you want that either.
And the Adams family? The mother has agreed to apologize to you in writing .
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and I've promised to arrange extra support for the girl.
The education of every single child is a priority of ours.
Well done, Emyr.
It's about time somebody took a stand.
We need to remind them who's the boss .
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so that we don't have to put up with this nonsense.
It's a pity.
I pity the kids she teaches.
They are the ones getting a second-rate education.
Don't you feel any pity for her? Mrs Lloyd Gwen.
The truth is that she isn't fit to work here any more.
It's obviously too much for her.
We might end up like Gwen one day.
As if! She doesn't have to stay here and make herself ill.
Sorry to disturb you, but could you take a look at my notes, Grug? It's my first lesson, and I don't want to mess it up.
Sir? How long has Hide And Seek been on the curriculum? Since Wyn decided I was potential girlfriend material.
Why did you kiss him? It was a good idea at the time.
I've never had a good idea after six pints of lager! Tell him you're not interested, Beca.
Let the guy know the score.
Haven't you finished yet? I'd finish them sooner if a so-called friend gave me a hand.
I'm not desperate for a promotion.
TEXT MESSAGE Female admirer? My landlady, 'We need to talk!' Ouch! It's a shame you've been so reluctant to help with these .
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because our spare bed is very comfortable.
Thanks, but I don't want to come between you and your girlfriend.
If you want to lecture me about Wyn, do it now .
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to save you looking down your nose at me all day.
I'm not going to lecture you.
I realized a while ago that my baby sister ignores everything I say.
Dan's a nice guy.
Is he? Haven't you spoken to him yet? He's always with Simon.
Ready.
Thanks, Simon.
I can have a drink in the garden tonight now.
You're welcome.
Would you speak to my Sixth Form class next week, Daniel? They would love to hear about your time on Mount Merapi.
We're so lucky to have Daniel in the department.
He has so much to offer.
Yes, he's very special.
I'd better get a move on.
I've got 9C at the end of the day.
Have you heard about Emyr's black eye? It's about time someone put him in his place.
I'll tell Ems you're thinking of him, Wyn.
I've set the work.
It's on my desk.
You can buy me a drink tonight to thank me the Curry Club? You don't normally join us.
I've got a babysitter tonight.
You'd better go and good luck.
Where's he going? I bet it's another job interview.
I bet he didn't arrange cover for his lessons.
He's asked me.
Don't let him take advantage of you.
I can look after myself, thank you.
I've got the answer.
Congratulations.
Gwen is teaching 9C straight after their lesson with you.
If they're bouncing off the walls when they reach her class .
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it might be enough to make her consider retiring.
You're not serious.
We'd be doing it for her.
And you've got nothing to gain! Yes, I want to be Head of Department.
You said yourself that I deserve a chance.
She only needs one more push.
Save your breath, Simon.
I'm not teaching 9C today anyway.
The student? Even better.
Come on, it's only fair.
You've had your promotion.
Hello.
Rocks, sand, organic matter Worms.
These are the main elements that form soil.
Any questions? OK, OK.
Open your books.
A polygon with three sides with straight lines is called a triangle.
An isosceles triangle has two sides of equal lengths but MOBILE PHONE RINGS Send him to the Isolation Room, sir.
Jason Jarvis.
If you don't switch your phone off, I'll use it to call your mother! Unlike the equilateral triangle KNOCK ON DOOR I've got a message from Mr Watkins.
He said you'd understand, Miss.
A love letter, Miss? That's enough.
Something's come up, Mr Rees.
I won't be long.
A polygon with three sides with straight lines .
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is called a triangle.
An isosceles triangle Where were we? PUPILS COUGH AND SPLUTTER SCHOOL BELL PUPILS SCREAM AND SHOU Quietly please, Year 9.
You said you were coming back.
Don't be silly, boys.
What have you got on your faces? I'm only going to say this once.
Sit down! Stephen, put that plant back.
Give it to me.
How long have you been standing there? Since I found two of your pupils snogging on the stairs! I know what's going on.
You're painting on school time, aren't you? Can I have a peek? No.
I'm trying a new style.
Oh, well.
I'll have to wait for the exhibition.
Latitude lines are imaginary lines on the surface of the Earth.
Excuse me.
What do we call the lines that run from the North to the South Pole? BURP It isn't funny, Year 9.
Right, that's enough.
Back to your seats.
Sit down! Why don't you sit down and give your fat arse a rest, Miss? Wahey! CHILDREN GASP Oh, Mrs Lloyd.
Is everything alright, Gwen? Look Wait here.
I'll go and get Rhydian for you.
Go to the meeting point.
Leave your bags behind.
Is this a practice? I don't know.
Mr James! Mr James! Come with me! Quickly! Can you? Come on, come on.
Can you stand? Where's Mrs Lloyd? CHILDREN SPEAK AT ONCE Alright, alright.
What happened? CHILDREN SPEAK AT ONCE One at a time.
Has anyone seen Mr Wyn Rowlands? I think he's in the hall.
Is he back from his interview? What's the problem? I can't find Wyn Rowlands, Gwen Lloyd, Dan James or Simon Watkins.
Come with me.
Come back to school.
Let's discuss this.
Shall I call the police? No! There's no need to overreact.
LOUD CRASH Teaching can seriously damage your health.
Teachers can seriously damage your health.
Who knows what the future holds? She must have reached the end of her tether.
CLAPPING I realize that today has been a difficult day .
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and I'd like to thank you for your professional response.
Please don't discuss today's events with anyone .
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especially not the press.
Could you stop at the hospital tonight, Grug? I'm sure we're all worried about the boy's condition.
For your information .
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Simon Watkins will take the helm at the Geography Department .
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whilst Gwen recovers.
Until Monday, people.
A word, Mr Rowlands? Now.
OK, ta-ra.
Mr Rees? Is the Head free? I want a word with him.
It isn't the best time, sorry.
Can I help? I did my best with 9C today, but if he thinks something Come on now.
You can't let one bad lesson get the better of you.
Come here.
You won't believe this .
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but Rhydian Elis was a terrible teacher when he started .
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and look at him now.
Don't worry, you'll be fine.
Enjoy your weekend.
Thanks.
Will we be seeing you on Monday morning, Mr Rowlands? People in this place will miss me once I'm gone.
I'm going places.
Hey, speaking of going places .
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the tow truck took your car away earlier, OK? HOME / WORK HOME Alright, sir? Sorry I'm so late.
Come on, Seren.
It won't happen again.
Thank you.
I told you it was a stupid idea.
But you still left the student on his own with 9C.
Yes, and I regret it.
Why? Gwen's gone.
She'll be much happier now, guaranteed.
She put Stephen Gibson in hospital.
Collateral damage.
There's nothing wrong with him, just a cut and a headache.
Come to the meal tonight.
We've got nothing to feel guilty about.
Going for a korma isn't going to change anything.
DOOR SLAMS PHONE Hello? Yes, speaking.
Have you decided? Right.
Thanks for the opportunity.
Are you sure about this? Mi casa es su casa.
Did you give Grug a head start? No, she's gone to the hospital to see Stephen Gibson.
Your room is on the right.
Telly, kettle, toilet.
Come with me, if you think you've got the stamina.
I'd better not.
I've got books to mark.
I want to impress my new Head of Department.
See you later.
I'm off to break the land speed record.
I was counting on you.
It's been a long week, Nerys.
I've got a load of marking to do.
Please, Grug.
Marc's agreed to babysit.
Come for a curry.
Marc? What's come over him? He wants to spend more time with her.
Hold on.
Mam! Come out tonight.
I need the moral support.
Oh, Wyn's going.
He's promised to buy me a glass of wine.
Do I need to buy a hat? Oh! This window needs cleaning.
You need to use the front door.
Fix the doorbell, and I will.
Thank you.
I didn't know your lodger was coming out tonight.
I felt sorry for him.
He taught 9C before Gwen whacked Stephen Gibson.
Where was Grug? She'd popped out apparently.
Why would she do that? What do you think of Simon Watkins as acting Head of Department? Whoa! Sorry, I just Shut the door! Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh Don't grow up Love yourself Grow old You look nice.
Don't grow up Can I stay like this? LAUGHTER It's not funny.
I'm sorry.
Sorry sorry.
You should've told me he was here.
Dan was stuck.
What was I supposed to do? I pay the mortgage on this house too.
You know he's a mate.
Who else has he got? I've only just met the guy.
He saw me I was in the middle of Are you asking for a slap? Aww forgive me! Please forgive me? I'll pay for your curry tonight.
Half and half? Um tea? What are you going to have? I haven't looked yet.
Pasta twist vindaloo? What's the joke? I've got no idea.
I'll get a drink.
He's feeling bad about today.
I told him not to blame himself.
Yes, we've all had one nightmare during training, haven't we? I phoned you earlier.
Did you? Didn't you get my message? My phone must be on the blink.
I hope you haven't eaten all the mango chutney.
You'd better be careful, or people will start talking.
We've got nothing to hide, have we? Drink? Lager, thanks.
Tonight? Last night? Second date.
Shut up! Has anyone heard from Nerys? Sorry, the director wanted to talk to me after the rehearsal.
You're here now.
Mam said I can stay up late tonight.
Did she now? I said ten o'clock.
I'll make sure she's in bed on time, after we've watched a DVD.
Have you been drinking? Don't tell me you've never had a drink after work.
We'd go for a curry every Friday when I worked in the bank.
You don't say Is that hot, Beca? No.
The restaurant in Canary Wharf serves an amazing peshwari naan.
Look into my eyes for my sake.
So you haven't told him yet.
Your attention, please Who invited the Head?! Oi! Gwen Lloyd, we wish her a speedy recovery.
Gwen Lloyd! And to you, Simon.
Congratulations on your new role.
Thank you.
I don't want to ruin your night.
At the bar, sit down.
Oh, no.
I hope Rocky hasn't come to finish what she started Round two! Thai, Vietnamese, Lebanese the choice is amazing.
You haven't tried my madras yet Beca! I've had enough, thanks.
It's lovely, come on.
I don't want to taste your curry! Last night was a one-off, never-to-be-repeated experience.
Make the most of the memory because it won't happen again! Hey, I'm not too late.
Am I? No, they're still stuffing bhajis.
But you're leaving.
I've had enough.
Didn't you get the job? No no, no.
Oh, I'm sorry.
Next time, eh? Yes.
I might as well go home if everyone's already ordered.
But you've made such an effort.
Yes, why not? Ems said that you've been doing some painting.
Yes.
Is there money to be made in art? Yes, if you're lucky.
People write essays about Sara's paintings.
Seismo-what? A seismologist.
I spent two years studying volcanoes in Asia.
Really? Don't believe me then.
Next, you'll say there's a tattoo of Wil Cwac Cwac on your arse! Well Hey, here we go! Have you told everyone? No, I haven't said a word.
What about? Nothing.
Something's obviously going on.
And I want to know what.
It's no big deal.
I didn't know that Dan I was in the bathroom He walked in on you on the toilet.
I was doing my bikini line.
Grug, Grug So you haven't got a little duck inside your trousers after all.
Sorry to disappoint you.
Quack! Everyone wants to know what you've got.
A Hollywood or landing strip? Teaching was only meant to be a temporary job.
I did a film course at college.
I wanted to be a director.
Is that what the interview was for today? Director / Researcher / TV Presenter .
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for a new children's programme.
I was doing well until I messed up on the autocue and swore.
Pardon? I swore.
I suspect I was the wrong side of thirty too.
Welcome to the Old Stagers' Club.
You're not old.
Town? To dance with the Sixth Form? I'd rather go home for more wine.
Everyone back to Sara's house.
Hey, Archimedes.
I've got a job for you.
There's me thinking teachers didn't have time to enjoy themselves.
It's a Friday night.
I heard about Mrs Lloyd's meltdown.
Not everyone is cut out to be a teacher.
Come on, love.
The Head has taken steps so Megan gets the teaching she deserves.
I'm sure she will, Mrs Adams.
And good riddance to her.
I've had a few of those myself.
What? Your wife's right hook? Rugby.
Does it hurt? What are you? A doctor? A gardener.
Ems, the taxi's Wrong door, Sara.
You'd better go.
Yeah.
He's married, Sara.
That's never stopped you before.
Ems, Sara do you want this one? Yeah, why not? Shall we go with them? Do you want to go with them, Beca? I'll stick with Dan, thanks.
We'll see you there.
There's another one on the way.
Alright? Follow that car.
I've lost my phone.
You left it at Wyn's house.
You should go for it if you want to be a director.
Life is too short for regrets, don't you think? Well this is me.
Thanks for your company.
I hope I didn't bore you.
Not at all.
Goodnight.
It's the start of a new term.
I had a duty to take the job.
It was a pity about Gwen.
A pity? The woman assaulted a child! Let's be honest about the situation.
It was about time she left .
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to give the new generation a chance.
Dan and Beca must have got lost.
Are you sure this is the right place? Umm? You won't be laughing when the police arrive.
You're cute when you're being serious.
Do you like it when I'm being serious? Look into my eyes I need a picture in the lounge after Simon gives it a new coat of paint.
I've promised I'd do it.
Don't go on about it.
They're not very good.
Someone must like them if you're selling them.
What are you doing? I'm trying to get hold of Dan.
Do you know what your problem is? What? You don't have enough faith in yourself.
Unlike that bloke.
MOBILE PHONE RINGS Where's that noise coming from? Oh! I've been phoning you.
Woof! Don't fob me off.
You're either a taxi service or you're not, alright? You don't have to behave like a bitch.
Grow up, Beca.
And live a respectable life like you? Why not? After what you did to Gwen? Don't make me laugh, Grug.
It came off.
You said it was a new direction.
It's been paying the bills recently.
I doubt if Mr Jenkins will want this now.
And Bob The Builder will be calling for his money tomorrow.
Aww, poor what's his name? Lucky.
Lucky? Ems I am the son of my parents I've heard people say we're all children of God I'm a brother to you and you're a brother to me Why can't I also have a right to live? I've just started in that school and I've already upset Sara and Grug.
Have I got a problem, or what? Yes, you don't know when to shut up.
You're my best friend.
You can be honest with me.
Dan, you've got nothing to worry about .
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because everyone likes you.
Alright? Apart from Sara.
And Grug.
Yes, well.
Grug doesn't like me at the moment either.
Grug! Shush! Beca likes me.
Beca likes a lot of people.
Sleep, my child, and peace attend thee All through the night GIGGLING Hey, I've missed this.
Don't be soft.
Sleep, my child, and peace attend thee All through the night Di-ri-ri-ri, ri-ri-ri-ri All through the night When I was a year or two younger And I was a red-cheeked, innocent, young lad I'd go to school like every good little boy Through fog and rain in the winter and the summer At school, I had History lessons, Geography lessons And English lessons all the time And one or two lessons in Welsh, fair play Because I was a little Welshman
Thanks, Miss Haddon.
Homework.
By next week.
I don't want any excuses.
No-one claiming that their cat .
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is equal to 55.
5-4.
Well done, Rhod.
Back you go.
Boy.
Girl.
Love.
Sex.
Romance.
Look carefully.
Consider the shape.
Choose a colour and FARTING NOISE Lucy, don't! In case it .
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erupts molten lava or magma Miss! What? He's bleeding, Miss! He's bleeding.
HOME / WORK WORK Be grateful you don't have to do it in strict metre! Anything to add, Megan? I was asking what we had to do.
In Welsh! Shut it, dog breath! Don't be 'ewn'.
It means discourteous or shameless.
Look it up.
Are you calling me thick? I think you mean 'twp'.
Don't get excited.
I know my rights.
Mr James, thank goodness.
I've sent for the nurse.
I'm fine, Miss.
He'll have to go to hospital.
It's no big deal, honest.
Tell him, Mr James.
Wash your face and go straight to the Headmaster's office, Jac.
It's fake blood, Mrs Lloyd.
The little rascal! I remember a time when children appreciated my efforts.
What happened? Is there a problem? Irritating Lodger Fact Number Six.
I knew it was a bad idea.
I go to the sink You're too prickly to have a lodger.
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and his trunks are on the tap! Are you serious? Welsh, Jordan! I'm not prickly, just sensitive.
It wouldn't be as bad if you didn't have to work together too.
Or listen to his music.
Irritating Lodger Fact Number Seven - Dafydd Iwan.
Despite everything Why is your builder here? I haven't paid the bill yet.
But he finished weeks ago.
Replastering, new floors I didn't realize it would cost so much.
What are you going to do? Sell a kidney.
I think you mean 'aren'.
Mrs Lloyd, can I have a word? No.
Who stole her porridge this morning? I think you mean 'uwd'.
There you go.
I don't remember you getting hangovers in college.
I didn't have to get up at seven in college! Yes, well Do you regret it? Yes, I regret going home drunk and climbing into bed with my landlady! Here's someone else who does silly things after a few drinks.
You look tired, Becs.
For the record, Simon, I didn't sleep with Wyn.
You were eating him alive in the taxi.
I saw sense before we got to his flat.
Thank God! 'Morning, Wyn.
Alright, boys? I found this in the taxi last night.
It probably fell out of your pocket.
I've added my number to your contacts.
Thanks.
Have you found cover for later? Not yet.
Why d'you want to be a media luvvy?! Unlike you, I don't want to die in this hole.
I'd rather die as a Headmaster than with my hand up a puppet's arse! Very funny.
I hardly recognized you.
He was given Topman vouchers for his birthday.
It suits you.
I think Mrs Lloyd has lost her car keys.
No, I can't.
She's lost the plot, you mean.
Let's sort this out.
Miss Matthews! What's the story? Mrs Lloyd had a difficult first lesson.
Shall I have a word with the Head? Hang on.
Nobody said she's ready to retire.
Is Mrs Lloyd leaving? Simon's living in hope.
I'm ambitious.
What's wrong with that? He hasn't changed one bit since college.
Did you enjoy yourself last night? You should have come too.
You had a lot to catch up on.
Excuse me.
How are you now, Rhys? Wyn's up to something.
Don't you ever get tired of giving him a hard time? I'm his Head of Department.
I pick up the pieces when things go wrong.
He looks like a boy band reject.
I think he looks nice.
Do you fancy him? Fancy him? Don't be ridiculous.
You're asking for trouble.
Jealousy is a terrible thing.
Nerys, all I want to share with Wyn Rowlands is an overhead projector.
Is the washing machine on the blink, Wyn? I bet he teases you too.
Remember what I said.
What's he on about? Cuppa? I was actually looking for a favour.
This afternoon? I haven't forgotten about you, Jac Lewis.
How's Mrs Lloyd? Great.
Why? I heard things got a bit much for her earlier.
You must have misunderstood.
I'm more than happy to share the burden.
I'd welcome the chance to do more.
Mrs Lloyd! Mr Watkins has offered to share the load.
Make sure you accept his help.
Oh, Mr Tomos.
Have you seen Miss Harries this morning? There's a visitor who's determined to speak to her.
You'd better tell him that Miss Harries is on a trip.
A trip? I didn't know there was a trip today.
Where has she gone? Tir na n'Og! SCHOOL BELL Tomorrow? I could try.
Would it be possible to have cash? 'I'M SO TRENDY!' RESEARCHER / DIRECTOR / TV PRESENTER Thank you, Mr El.
Rain.
Why is it essential? Fishing numerous ways of catching LAUGHTER .
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their food.
LAUGHTER I've spoken to you about Megan's reluctance to speak Welsh before.
Megan's promised to try but it's not easy when teachers call her thick! I just used a word she didn't know.
And threw a dictionary at her.
Megan's doing her best to fit in but some people won't give her a chance.
Megan's had plenty of chances.
How can I teach a girl who won't speak the language? This isn't the school for her.
If you're discussing my daughter, do it in a language I understand.
This is a Welsh-medium comprehensive school, Mrs Adams.
Since Welsh is the main language of discourse here .
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I'll use it whether you like it or not.
Understand? Let's talk about it, Emyr.
That woman attacked me.
After you provoked her.
Does that justify it? Do you really want to press charges? I assume you're worried about the school's reputation.
I don't want one of my best teachers on the front of the Western Mail.
I don't think you want that either.
And the Adams family? The mother has agreed to apologize to you in writing .
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and I've promised to arrange extra support for the girl.
The education of every single child is a priority of ours.
Well done, Emyr.
It's about time somebody took a stand.
We need to remind them who's the boss .
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so that we don't have to put up with this nonsense.
It's a pity.
I pity the kids she teaches.
They are the ones getting a second-rate education.
Don't you feel any pity for her? Mrs Lloyd Gwen.
The truth is that she isn't fit to work here any more.
It's obviously too much for her.
We might end up like Gwen one day.
As if! She doesn't have to stay here and make herself ill.
Sorry to disturb you, but could you take a look at my notes, Grug? It's my first lesson, and I don't want to mess it up.
Sir? How long has Hide And Seek been on the curriculum? Since Wyn decided I was potential girlfriend material.
Why did you kiss him? It was a good idea at the time.
I've never had a good idea after six pints of lager! Tell him you're not interested, Beca.
Let the guy know the score.
Haven't you finished yet? I'd finish them sooner if a so-called friend gave me a hand.
I'm not desperate for a promotion.
TEXT MESSAGE Female admirer? My landlady, 'We need to talk!' Ouch! It's a shame you've been so reluctant to help with these .
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because our spare bed is very comfortable.
Thanks, but I don't want to come between you and your girlfriend.
If you want to lecture me about Wyn, do it now .
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to save you looking down your nose at me all day.
I'm not going to lecture you.
I realized a while ago that my baby sister ignores everything I say.
Dan's a nice guy.
Is he? Haven't you spoken to him yet? He's always with Simon.
Ready.
Thanks, Simon.
I can have a drink in the garden tonight now.
You're welcome.
Would you speak to my Sixth Form class next week, Daniel? They would love to hear about your time on Mount Merapi.
We're so lucky to have Daniel in the department.
He has so much to offer.
Yes, he's very special.
I'd better get a move on.
I've got 9C at the end of the day.
Have you heard about Emyr's black eye? It's about time someone put him in his place.
I'll tell Ems you're thinking of him, Wyn.
I've set the work.
It's on my desk.
You can buy me a drink tonight to thank me the Curry Club? You don't normally join us.
I've got a babysitter tonight.
You'd better go and good luck.
Where's he going? I bet it's another job interview.
I bet he didn't arrange cover for his lessons.
He's asked me.
Don't let him take advantage of you.
I can look after myself, thank you.
I've got the answer.
Congratulations.
Gwen is teaching 9C straight after their lesson with you.
If they're bouncing off the walls when they reach her class .
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it might be enough to make her consider retiring.
You're not serious.
We'd be doing it for her.
And you've got nothing to gain! Yes, I want to be Head of Department.
You said yourself that I deserve a chance.
She only needs one more push.
Save your breath, Simon.
I'm not teaching 9C today anyway.
The student? Even better.
Come on, it's only fair.
You've had your promotion.
Hello.
Rocks, sand, organic matter Worms.
These are the main elements that form soil.
Any questions? OK, OK.
Open your books.
A polygon with three sides with straight lines is called a triangle.
An isosceles triangle has two sides of equal lengths but MOBILE PHONE RINGS Send him to the Isolation Room, sir.
Jason Jarvis.
If you don't switch your phone off, I'll use it to call your mother! Unlike the equilateral triangle KNOCK ON DOOR I've got a message from Mr Watkins.
He said you'd understand, Miss.
A love letter, Miss? That's enough.
Something's come up, Mr Rees.
I won't be long.
A polygon with three sides with straight lines .
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is called a triangle.
An isosceles triangle Where were we? PUPILS COUGH AND SPLUTTER SCHOOL BELL PUPILS SCREAM AND SHOU Quietly please, Year 9.
You said you were coming back.
Don't be silly, boys.
What have you got on your faces? I'm only going to say this once.
Sit down! Stephen, put that plant back.
Give it to me.
How long have you been standing there? Since I found two of your pupils snogging on the stairs! I know what's going on.
You're painting on school time, aren't you? Can I have a peek? No.
I'm trying a new style.
Oh, well.
I'll have to wait for the exhibition.
Latitude lines are imaginary lines on the surface of the Earth.
Excuse me.
What do we call the lines that run from the North to the South Pole? BURP It isn't funny, Year 9.
Right, that's enough.
Back to your seats.
Sit down! Why don't you sit down and give your fat arse a rest, Miss? Wahey! CHILDREN GASP Oh, Mrs Lloyd.
Is everything alright, Gwen? Look Wait here.
I'll go and get Rhydian for you.
Go to the meeting point.
Leave your bags behind.
Is this a practice? I don't know.
Mr James! Mr James! Come with me! Quickly! Can you? Come on, come on.
Can you stand? Where's Mrs Lloyd? CHILDREN SPEAK AT ONCE Alright, alright.
What happened? CHILDREN SPEAK AT ONCE One at a time.
Has anyone seen Mr Wyn Rowlands? I think he's in the hall.
Is he back from his interview? What's the problem? I can't find Wyn Rowlands, Gwen Lloyd, Dan James or Simon Watkins.
Come with me.
Come back to school.
Let's discuss this.
Shall I call the police? No! There's no need to overreact.
LOUD CRASH Teaching can seriously damage your health.
Teachers can seriously damage your health.
Who knows what the future holds? She must have reached the end of her tether.
CLAPPING I realize that today has been a difficult day .
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and I'd like to thank you for your professional response.
Please don't discuss today's events with anyone .
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especially not the press.
Could you stop at the hospital tonight, Grug? I'm sure we're all worried about the boy's condition.
For your information .
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Simon Watkins will take the helm at the Geography Department .
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whilst Gwen recovers.
Until Monday, people.
A word, Mr Rowlands? Now.
OK, ta-ra.
Mr Rees? Is the Head free? I want a word with him.
It isn't the best time, sorry.
Can I help? I did my best with 9C today, but if he thinks something Come on now.
You can't let one bad lesson get the better of you.
Come here.
You won't believe this .
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but Rhydian Elis was a terrible teacher when he started .
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and look at him now.
Don't worry, you'll be fine.
Enjoy your weekend.
Thanks.
Will we be seeing you on Monday morning, Mr Rowlands? People in this place will miss me once I'm gone.
I'm going places.
Hey, speaking of going places .
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the tow truck took your car away earlier, OK? HOME / WORK HOME Alright, sir? Sorry I'm so late.
Come on, Seren.
It won't happen again.
Thank you.
I told you it was a stupid idea.
But you still left the student on his own with 9C.
Yes, and I regret it.
Why? Gwen's gone.
She'll be much happier now, guaranteed.
She put Stephen Gibson in hospital.
Collateral damage.
There's nothing wrong with him, just a cut and a headache.
Come to the meal tonight.
We've got nothing to feel guilty about.
Going for a korma isn't going to change anything.
DOOR SLAMS PHONE Hello? Yes, speaking.
Have you decided? Right.
Thanks for the opportunity.
Are you sure about this? Mi casa es su casa.
Did you give Grug a head start? No, she's gone to the hospital to see Stephen Gibson.
Your room is on the right.
Telly, kettle, toilet.
Come with me, if you think you've got the stamina.
I'd better not.
I've got books to mark.
I want to impress my new Head of Department.
See you later.
I'm off to break the land speed record.
I was counting on you.
It's been a long week, Nerys.
I've got a load of marking to do.
Please, Grug.
Marc's agreed to babysit.
Come for a curry.
Marc? What's come over him? He wants to spend more time with her.
Hold on.
Mam! Come out tonight.
I need the moral support.
Oh, Wyn's going.
He's promised to buy me a glass of wine.
Do I need to buy a hat? Oh! This window needs cleaning.
You need to use the front door.
Fix the doorbell, and I will.
Thank you.
I didn't know your lodger was coming out tonight.
I felt sorry for him.
He taught 9C before Gwen whacked Stephen Gibson.
Where was Grug? She'd popped out apparently.
Why would she do that? What do you think of Simon Watkins as acting Head of Department? Whoa! Sorry, I just Shut the door! Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh Don't grow up Love yourself Grow old You look nice.
Don't grow up Can I stay like this? LAUGHTER It's not funny.
I'm sorry.
Sorry sorry.
You should've told me he was here.
Dan was stuck.
What was I supposed to do? I pay the mortgage on this house too.
You know he's a mate.
Who else has he got? I've only just met the guy.
He saw me I was in the middle of Are you asking for a slap? Aww forgive me! Please forgive me? I'll pay for your curry tonight.
Half and half? Um tea? What are you going to have? I haven't looked yet.
Pasta twist vindaloo? What's the joke? I've got no idea.
I'll get a drink.
He's feeling bad about today.
I told him not to blame himself.
Yes, we've all had one nightmare during training, haven't we? I phoned you earlier.
Did you? Didn't you get my message? My phone must be on the blink.
I hope you haven't eaten all the mango chutney.
You'd better be careful, or people will start talking.
We've got nothing to hide, have we? Drink? Lager, thanks.
Tonight? Last night? Second date.
Shut up! Has anyone heard from Nerys? Sorry, the director wanted to talk to me after the rehearsal.
You're here now.
Mam said I can stay up late tonight.
Did she now? I said ten o'clock.
I'll make sure she's in bed on time, after we've watched a DVD.
Have you been drinking? Don't tell me you've never had a drink after work.
We'd go for a curry every Friday when I worked in the bank.
You don't say Is that hot, Beca? No.
The restaurant in Canary Wharf serves an amazing peshwari naan.
Look into my eyes for my sake.
So you haven't told him yet.
Your attention, please Who invited the Head?! Oi! Gwen Lloyd, we wish her a speedy recovery.
Gwen Lloyd! And to you, Simon.
Congratulations on your new role.
Thank you.
I don't want to ruin your night.
At the bar, sit down.
Oh, no.
I hope Rocky hasn't come to finish what she started Round two! Thai, Vietnamese, Lebanese the choice is amazing.
You haven't tried my madras yet Beca! I've had enough, thanks.
It's lovely, come on.
I don't want to taste your curry! Last night was a one-off, never-to-be-repeated experience.
Make the most of the memory because it won't happen again! Hey, I'm not too late.
Am I? No, they're still stuffing bhajis.
But you're leaving.
I've had enough.
Didn't you get the job? No no, no.
Oh, I'm sorry.
Next time, eh? Yes.
I might as well go home if everyone's already ordered.
But you've made such an effort.
Yes, why not? Ems said that you've been doing some painting.
Yes.
Is there money to be made in art? Yes, if you're lucky.
People write essays about Sara's paintings.
Seismo-what? A seismologist.
I spent two years studying volcanoes in Asia.
Really? Don't believe me then.
Next, you'll say there's a tattoo of Wil Cwac Cwac on your arse! Well Hey, here we go! Have you told everyone? No, I haven't said a word.
What about? Nothing.
Something's obviously going on.
And I want to know what.
It's no big deal.
I didn't know that Dan I was in the bathroom He walked in on you on the toilet.
I was doing my bikini line.
Grug, Grug So you haven't got a little duck inside your trousers after all.
Sorry to disappoint you.
Quack! Everyone wants to know what you've got.
A Hollywood or landing strip? Teaching was only meant to be a temporary job.
I did a film course at college.
I wanted to be a director.
Is that what the interview was for today? Director / Researcher / TV Presenter .
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for a new children's programme.
I was doing well until I messed up on the autocue and swore.
Pardon? I swore.
I suspect I was the wrong side of thirty too.
Welcome to the Old Stagers' Club.
You're not old.
Town? To dance with the Sixth Form? I'd rather go home for more wine.
Everyone back to Sara's house.
Hey, Archimedes.
I've got a job for you.
There's me thinking teachers didn't have time to enjoy themselves.
It's a Friday night.
I heard about Mrs Lloyd's meltdown.
Not everyone is cut out to be a teacher.
Come on, love.
The Head has taken steps so Megan gets the teaching she deserves.
I'm sure she will, Mrs Adams.
And good riddance to her.
I've had a few of those myself.
What? Your wife's right hook? Rugby.
Does it hurt? What are you? A doctor? A gardener.
Ems, the taxi's Wrong door, Sara.
You'd better go.
Yeah.
He's married, Sara.
That's never stopped you before.
Ems, Sara do you want this one? Yeah, why not? Shall we go with them? Do you want to go with them, Beca? I'll stick with Dan, thanks.
We'll see you there.
There's another one on the way.
Alright? Follow that car.
I've lost my phone.
You left it at Wyn's house.
You should go for it if you want to be a director.
Life is too short for regrets, don't you think? Well this is me.
Thanks for your company.
I hope I didn't bore you.
Not at all.
Goodnight.
It's the start of a new term.
I had a duty to take the job.
It was a pity about Gwen.
A pity? The woman assaulted a child! Let's be honest about the situation.
It was about time she left .
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to give the new generation a chance.
Dan and Beca must have got lost.
Are you sure this is the right place? Umm? You won't be laughing when the police arrive.
You're cute when you're being serious.
Do you like it when I'm being serious? Look into my eyes I need a picture in the lounge after Simon gives it a new coat of paint.
I've promised I'd do it.
Don't go on about it.
They're not very good.
Someone must like them if you're selling them.
What are you doing? I'm trying to get hold of Dan.
Do you know what your problem is? What? You don't have enough faith in yourself.
Unlike that bloke.
MOBILE PHONE RINGS Where's that noise coming from? Oh! I've been phoning you.
Woof! Don't fob me off.
You're either a taxi service or you're not, alright? You don't have to behave like a bitch.
Grow up, Beca.
And live a respectable life like you? Why not? After what you did to Gwen? Don't make me laugh, Grug.
It came off.
You said it was a new direction.
It's been paying the bills recently.
I doubt if Mr Jenkins will want this now.
And Bob The Builder will be calling for his money tomorrow.
Aww, poor what's his name? Lucky.
Lucky? Ems I am the son of my parents I've heard people say we're all children of God I'm a brother to you and you're a brother to me Why can't I also have a right to live? I've just started in that school and I've already upset Sara and Grug.
Have I got a problem, or what? Yes, you don't know when to shut up.
You're my best friend.
You can be honest with me.
Dan, you've got nothing to worry about .
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because everyone likes you.
Alright? Apart from Sara.
And Grug.
Yes, well.
Grug doesn't like me at the moment either.
Grug! Shush! Beca likes me.
Beca likes a lot of people.
Sleep, my child, and peace attend thee All through the night GIGGLING Hey, I've missed this.
Don't be soft.
Sleep, my child, and peace attend thee All through the night Di-ri-ri-ri, ri-ri-ri-ri All through the night When I was a year or two younger And I was a red-cheeked, innocent, young lad I'd go to school like every good little boy Through fog and rain in the winter and the summer At school, I had History lessons, Geography lessons And English lessons all the time And one or two lessons in Welsh, fair play Because I was a little Welshman