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Teachers
Overview
The chaotic lives, loves and drinking sessions of a group of hapless teachers. They might be qualified to teach, but they've still got a lot to learn...
Status
Ended
Created By
Tim Loane
Network
Channel 4
Seasons & Episodes
Series 2
A new school year means new challenges for the teachers. Simon feels threatened by charming newcomer J.P., and Kurt finds dodging Carol’s affections is turning into a full-time occupation. Meanwhile, Brian is enchanted by English trainee tutor Penny—for two very obvious reasons—and Bob sdecides to get fit. Even if it kills him ….
Episodes
Episode One
It’s a new term. Simon mistakes new languages tutor J.P. for a sixth former, and buxom newcomer Penny receives a lot of attention from the men. Recently divorced Susan turns on the charms with J.P.
Episode Two
Carol continues to pursue Kurt, even though he insists their relationship is over and tries to convince her that Penny is his new girlfriend. Meanwhile, Bob tells Simon he hasn’t had sex for 23 years.
Episode Three
Jenny’s house-shaking romping with her new boyfriend Alec is driving Susan crazy, so she agrees to get a flat with Simon. And then Brian and Kurt convince Simon that he fancies her.
Episode Four
When J.P. comes out to the rest of the teachers, Simon, Kurt and Susan begin a campaign of wind-ups against Brian. But with J.P.’s help, Brian finds a way to get his own back.
Episode Five
Susan drags the others over to the house to prove how annoying Jenny’s boyfriend is. Brian and Kurt are confused when J.P. spends the night with a girl.
Episode Six
A delusional Bob manages to convince himself that Penny fancies him. This spurs him into undergoing a ridiculous fitness regime, which soon results in total collapse. Is this the end of Bob?
Episode Seven
When a former student brings her baby into school to illustrate the hardships of motherhood, Susan ends up desperate for a child of her own. She doesn’t need a father, just good genetic material.
Episode Eight
Jenny decides it’s time to finish with Alec; she just needs to work out how. Meanwhile, Simon shocks everyone by announcing he’s going to quit his job and fly to South America—on Saturday.
Episode Nine
Having split up with Alec, Jenny’s going through a hedonistic phase—much to Brian and Kurt’s delight as she keeps buying all the drinks.
Episode Ten
Penny takes a shine to Simon’s replacement Matt because he’s the only person who talks to her. And Kurt wonders if he made a mistake splitting up with Carol.
Top Cast
Tamzin Malleson
Penny
Ursula Holden-Gill
Carol
Mathew Horne
Ben
Ellen Thomas
Liz
Lee Williams
Ewan
Gillian Bevan
Clare
Vicky Hall
Lindsay
Lloyd McGuire
Bob
Daon Broni
Damien Waller
