Michael approaches the local council to take over and fund the school in the wake of Lorraine's plan to make it fee-paying,a move which causes a mass walk-out by staff. Chaos ensues. Newly-appointed head Nikki opposes Lorraine's view that Lula be suspended for protesting against the Nox pharmaceutical firm whilst Esther plots with Lula to tour the premises and find its weakness. Sarcastic supply teacher George Windsor annoys Lula and Nikki and Michael persuades the strikers to return to work. Sonya sends Audrey an anonymous note to reveal her fling with Ndale but Audrey still plans to go ahead with the wedding. However Maggie and Sonya learn that Ndale is already married and is using Audrey to bring his family to Britain. They inform Audrey and the wedding is cancelled ,her colleagues rallying round Audrey to cheer her. Christine is shocked to learn of Connor's marriage whilst the deranged Barry Barry over-reacts violently on hearing that Dynasty intends to move in with Kevin.
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