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Educating …: Season 5

Educating Greater Manchester 1 2017

  • 2017-08-31T20:15:00Z on Channel 4
  • 45m
  • 6h (8 episodes)
  • United Kingdom
  • English
  • Documentary
A warm and honest exploration of what life's like for students and their teachers at Harrop Fold, a secondary school at the heart of a changing community in Salford

8 episodes

Season Premiere

2017-08-31T20:15:00Z

5x01 Greater Manchester Episode 1

Season Premiere

5x01 Greater Manchester Episode 1

  • 2017-08-31T20:15:00Z45m

Friendship flourishes in Year 7 between Rani, who recently arrived from Syria, and old-before-his-time Jack. And the school responds to the shock of the terrorist attack at the Ariana Grande concert.

In this episode it's teen angst as Educating joins Harrop Fold's student development team. Mia's 15, seven months pregnant and just a few months away from her GCSE exams.

5x03 Greater Manchester Episode 3

  • 2017-09-14T20:15:00Z45m

Mr Chambers wonders if he should turn equations into a form of dance to get drama enthusiast Mitchell to focus. Football-loving Callum's girlfriend convinces him to audition for the school play.

This episode meets the school's behaviour team. Mr Chambers is close to losing his patience with cheeky Kayden. Mr Povey tries a left-field tactic with Vincent: putting him on the Student Council.

There's election fever as the search for Harrop Fold's first ever Head Girl and Head Boy begins. And an unexpected candidate throws his hat into the ring at the last minute.

5x06 Greater Manchester Episode 6

  • 2017-10-05T20:15:00Z45m

The teachers grapple with the effects of social media at the school, from Snapchat revolutions to FaceTime disputes and name-calling on social media

This episode meets the Year 7s and new teacher Mr Humphreys, who faces a challenge with mischievous best friends Tiger and Billy. And can 11-year-old Jacob win his ex-girlfriend Lily back?

5x08 Greater Manchester Episode 8

  • 2017-10-19T20:15:00Z45m

There are tears and tantrums as the Year 11s have their mock exams. When the results aren't good, the school throw everything they have at improving results for the real GCSEs.

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