Bad Education

Abbey Grove's new term kicks off with the annual swimming gala, and Alfie bribes his class to take part with the promise of a trip to a restaurant.

Alfie is shocked by the arrival of new teacher Mr Schwimer at Abbey Grove and even more shocked to learn that he will be taking over Alfie's class.

School-based sitcom. Alfie is wracked with guilt when Miss Pickwell's suicide note lays the finger of blame on him after one of his class's pranks pushes her over the edge.

School-based sitcom. It is Valentine's Day and headmaster Mr Fraser has planned a special Abbey Grove Take Me Out to help the shy kids find love.

School-based sitcom. Mr Fraser organises a guest speaker for Drugs Awareness Day to Miss Gulliver's annoyance. Can Alfie persuade Stephen's parents to let him stay in school?

When Abbey Grove is plunged into financial ruin, can Alfie come up with a plan to save it? And can he also stop Miss Gulliver from leaving?

It is time for the Abbey Grove Christmas play, and with Miss Pickwell no longer around, Mr Fraser decides Alfie is the obvious replacement to direct.