Ackley Bridge

Contemporary drama series set in and around an integrated school in a widely diverse Yorkshire community.

Cast:Sunetra Sarker , Fern Deacon , Lorraine Cheshire , Cody Ryan , Tony Jayawardena , Nazmeen Kauser , Jo Joyner , Zara Salim , Zain Khan , Phoebe Berry , Arbaz Rashid , India Parsan , Robert James-Collier , Amy-Leigh Hickman , Harry Lodge , Abdullah Shahid , Nathan Green , Sam Retford

1Season 1

S1.E1 ∙ Episode #1.1

Wed, Jun 7, 2017

English teacher Emma gets a shock when she discovers that she will be working with he ex, Sami. Tensions arise between two friends from different ethnic backgrounds. Mandy puts her husband in charge of a problem pupil.

2Season 1

S1.E2 ∙ Episode #1.2

Wed, Jun 14, 2017

When Jordan is left holding the baby he blackmails P.E. teacher Steve into helping him. Nas falls out with Missy over her decision to wear the hijab but the two come to an unusual agreement.

3Season 1

S1.E3 ∙ Episode #1.3

Wed, Jun 21, 2017

Missy encourages Nas to make a play for lesbian teacher Lila who tells her a relationship is impossible though they still end up kissing. Mas's father Iqbal returns from Pakistan, having arranged a marriage for her with a wealthy family, to save his ailing business. His wife, out-spoken dinner lady Kaneez is furious. In an effort to encourage integration Steve assembles a mixed race rugby team, which is a huge success. On a visit to Sadiq's house to arrange his sponsorship of the side's strip his son Riz catches him kissing Mandy but soon afterwards both Mandy and Sadiq agree to end their affair. Chloe agrees to a date with Cory - until Missy's sister Hayley tells her what he is after - whilst Emma is disappointed by a confession from Samir.

4Season 1

S1.E4 ∙ Episode #1.4

Wed, Jun 28, 2017

Missy is shocked to find the beloved Nana with whom she and Hayley live has suddenly died and, to prevent the under-age Hayley going into care, lies to the police, saying Simone lives with them though she refuses to have her mother back. Emma spots that something is wrong and pays for the funeral but Hayley still goes to live with foster parents. Steve agrees to help Jordan take a DNA test regarding the paternity of Candice's baby but is unforgiving when Mandy admits to her fling with Sadiq. To ward off colleague Will Simpson's overtures Lila explains that she is a lesbian, to a mixed response and disappointment for Nas.

5Season 1

S1.E5 ∙ Episode #1.5

Wed, Jul 5, 2017

Kaneez is appalled when Nas appears to be compliant with Iqbal's plan to take her to Pakistan to meet her future husband and has a heart to heart with Nas, who admits her sexuality but does not get a sympathetic response. However Missy encourages Kaneez to support her daughter and find another way out. Chloe feels rejected as a result of Emma's concern for Missy and a birthday party Emma throws for her as a peace-offering gets out of hand, requiring advice from Samir. Missy is also accusing of Emma for reporting Nana's death but Emma persuades Simone to return home to keep the family together. Jordan gets the result of his DNA test but Sadiq is not happy that Mandy has told Steve of their fling and will be less so when he knows that his son Riz has told his sister Alia.

6Season 1

S1.E6 ∙ Episode #1.6

Wed, Jul 12, 2017

His affair exposed by Alya in a speech at the school's open day Sadiq is dismissed by the board of governors and is outraged that Mandy is kept on, especially as she and Steve reconcile whereas his own family reject him. The Booth sisters attend a care hearing regarding their future, which looks to be doomed until Simone, encouraged by Emma, turns up to save the day whilst Nas explains to Lila that she is happy to end their affair. Jordan, discovering Cory to be the father of Candice's child, vents his anger by stealing Steve's car and goes joy-riding with Chloe, still feeling neglected by her mother. On their return, Emma, appreciating that Chloe needs her, rejects Samir's offer to get back with him in order to be a better parent.

1Season 2

S2.E1 ∙ Episode #2.1

Tue, Jun 5, 2018

Nas agrees to a sham engagement to Nav, who is also in the closet, but a shock revelation at home leaves her questioning everything. Falling grades prompt drastic action causing uproar.

2Season 2

S2.E2 ∙ Episode #2.2

Tue, Jun 12, 2018

The arrival of Steve's ex puts Mandy's nose out of joint. Jordan is ashamed of Cory's lack of interest in baby Jamie's christening so promises to pay half of the cost of the ceremony himself.

3Season 2

S2.E3 ∙ Episode #2.3

Tue, Jun 19, 2018

After rowing with science teacher Rashid Hyatt over his view that her daughter Alya has learning problems Kaneez goes on a date with him, having realized how much she wasted her life as an obedient wife to Iqbal. She also warms to Aaron, as do the whole Booth family as they accept that Missy's dating him makes her feel happy and secure. Emma successfully drums up her cast for 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' but rejects the besotted Will's declaration of love for her to continue her affair with the married Samir.

4Season 2

S2.E4 ∙ Episode #2.4

Tue, Jun 26, 2018

Nas meets a possible girlfriend in footballer Megan but finds her too intense and makes her escape, confessing her sexuality to an understanding Aaaron. Mandy crosses swords again with Sadiq whilst Rashid is pleased that Kaneez agrees to another date. Samir is shocked to find that his reprobate brother Khadim is employing Jordan to sell drugs for him and attempts to help but things do not go well, leaving Emma in despair.

5Season 2

S2.E5 ∙ Episode #2.5

Tue, Jul 3, 2018

Samir's murder has its impact on the school, especially Emma, who blames Jordan, whilst Nas links up with possible Internet date Sameera - until Missy discovers that she is not what she seems to be. Steve gives Cory a try-out to impress visiting rugby coach Martin Rose but the boy is nervous, following an unexpected encounter, and it is Sadiq's son Riz who pays the price.

6Season 2

S2.E6 ∙ Episode #2.6

Tue, Jul 10, 2018

Grieving for Samir, whose killer has fled the country, Emma is persuaded by Sadiq to keep his memory alive - a tree is planted in his name and the school play is a huge success. Released from hospital after Cory's attack on him Riz claims he had sex with under-age Hayley, which she verifies. Sides are drawn up with Missy rejecting Aaron, who has declared his love for her but her mother Simone advises her to follow her heart and reconciliation follows. Jordan, meanwhile, disappears.

7Season 2

S2.E7 ∙ Episode #2.7

Tue, Jul 17, 2018

New deputy head Javid Shah arrives, annoying Mandy with his proposal to set up a gay help group. She is further annoyed when Sadiq asks her to suspend Steve, following the incident between Riz and Cory - leading to the couple splitting up again. Another newcomer is feisty Lesbian Sam Murgatroyd and Nas falls for her. However Sam's family's racist attitude means the girls have no future together. Simone throws an engagement party for Missy and Aaron but relapses back onto the drugs and Missy throws her out.

8Season 2

S2.E8 ∙ Episode #2.8

Tue, Jul 24, 2018

Mandy is not pleased when her put-upon mother asks her to look after her dementia-stricken father, who proves to be violent, especially when she makes a discovery which leads to a decision. Another complication is the fact that is pregnant, though Steve offers support and she is able to thwart Javid Shah's attempt to defy her. Nas's sister Razia disastrously bleaches her face to make herself more white for boyfriend Riz so Hayley dyes her skin to show solidarity but it almost leads to social services intervention with the Booth family. Jordan is finally located and in need of help.

9Season 2

S2.E9 ∙ Episode #2.9

Tue, Jul 31, 2018

Volunteering at a food bank Aliya spots Cory being served and posts a photo of him online but it backfires on her though Cory is also shamed when he is caught stealing food. Sadiq has his own problems when his business fails and the school's sponsorship is in jeopardy. Nas is injured when her sister Razia attacks Sam, leading her to tell her family that Sam is her girlfriend. Aliya makes her peace with Cory after the Nawazes' home is repossessed, forcing them to stay with relatives, and Cory's father has attempted suicide. Javid tries to exploit Sadiq's misfortune to undermine Mandy but she is able to foil him.

10Season 2

S2.E10 ∙ Episode #2.10

Tue, Aug 7, 2018

Naveed's mother Sadia, already unhappy with his attempts to be a stand-up comedian, is shocked to discover that he is also gay. Mortified by her disapproval he turns to Cory, whose reaction allows him to come out publicly and reconcile with his parents. Emma accompanies Rashid to a university reunion but feels left out when he meets an old flame Meesha and gets back with Will, leaving a clear field for Kaneez, who, having passed her driving test, is happy to date Rashid again. However Emma is troubled to find that her schoolgirl daughter Chloe has a thirty year old boyfriend called Tony.

11Season 2

S2.E11 ∙ Episode #2.11

Tue, Aug 14, 2018

Missy tells Nas that she is pregnant but Nas is shocked to learn that the pregnancy was deliberate as Missy wants to drop out of school and marry Aaron. However after seeing her mother she changes her plan, to Aaron's dismay. After Emma publicly denounces Tony as a pervert Chloe's father Nik arrives to sort things out and has a proposition for Emma which leads to a fight with Will whilst Chloe has a rude awakening, leading to family reconciliation. Rashid finds a way to persuade the stricter parents to let their children attend the school prom but Mandy's cash problems refuse to go away.

12Season 2

S2.E12 ∙ Episode #2.12

Tue, Aug 21, 2018

Steve is reinstated but Mandy's delight is short-lived when she finds that a faceless trust wants to take over running Ackley Bridge. Learning that Javid Shah has engineered it and following his unintentionally public denunciation of the school she sacks him but the staff still fear for their future. With the exams over the prom goes ahead but a disillusioned Jordan, after an unsuccessful attempt to re-connect with his long estranged mother, does not join in the merriment and needs help from Mandy and Steve to move on. Mandy herself learns whether her role as head teacher is safe after Sadiq comes to a decision.

1Season 3

S3.E1 ∙ Episode #3.1

Tue, Jun 18, 2019

Mandy struggles with new staff and the school's changes under the Valley Trust. Nas and Missy's friendship becomes strained when Nas gets an interview at Oxford University.

2Season 3

S3.E2 ∙ Episode #3.2

Tue, Jun 25, 2019

After the devastating car accident, Nas's thirst for revenge has dire consequences for all of Ackley Bridge, forcing the new staff at Ackley Bridge College to step up and do something about it.

3Season 3

S3.E3 ∙ Episode #3.3

Tue, Jul 2, 2019

Kaneez is stunned when Rashid proposes. Mandy is keen to unite the two warring communities, but her article for a far-right newspaper backfires and things get violent.

4Season 3

S3.E4 ∙ Episode #3.4

Tue, Jul 9, 2019

Sam and Nas are caught shoplifting, which causes a rift between them, but Sam's mum pushes her to get more involved with the Murgatroyds' criminal activities.

5Season 3

S3.E5 ∙ Episode #3.5

Tue, Jul 16, 2019

Cory is kicked out after being caught with his dad's girlfriend. Hoping for sympathy, Cory is stunned when Naveed is appalled. Mandy gives birth and feels overwhelmed.

6Season 3

S3.E6 ∙ Episode #3.6

Tue, Jul 23, 2019

Rukhsana gets revenge on her controlling brother but is left to fend for herself when he walks out and the debt collectors come knocking.

7Season 3

S3.E7 ∙ Episode #3.7

Tue, Jul 30, 2019

Mandy's visit to school doesn't go well when she discovers a rumour going around that Cory is the father of her baby, and Nas is horrified when Chloe outs her at a school fundraiser.

8Season 3

S3.E8 ∙ Episode #3.8

Tue, Aug 6, 2019

It's the end of an era at Ackley Bridge College as Nas struggles under the pressure of A-Level exams. Mandy and Martin force Sue to help Cory get his life back on track.

1Season 4

S4.E1 ∙ Episode #4.1

Mon, Apr 19, 2021

New boy Johnny ruffles feathers throughout the school. Martin experiences a baptism of fire as acting head teacher.

2Season 4

S4.E2 ∙ Episode #4.2

Tue, Apr 20, 2021

The Romani Gypsies are wrongly blamed for robbing the school and an offended Johnny walks out. Kayla inadvertently enters into a pact.

3Season 4

S4.E3 ∙ Episode #4.3

Wed, Apr 21, 2021

Fizza goes off the rails when her mother protests against sex education at the school. Kayla and Johnny get closer.

4Season 4

S4.E4 ∙ Episode #4.4

Thu, Apr 22, 2021

Tahir's tall stories catch up with him when his plan to help Sam backfires. Kayla keeps a secret from Fizza. Martin learns that Johnny has a talent.

5Season 4

S4.E5 ∙ Episode #4.5

Fri, Apr 23, 2021

Sparks fly between Fizza and Kayla when the truth comes out about the deleted text. Tahir grabs an opportunity at the talent show. Zainab reveals her true agenda to Kaneez.

6Season 4

S4.E6 ∙ Episode #4.6

Mon, Apr 26, 2021

Kayla's world implodes when she hears where Fizza was on Friday. Johnny tries to cheer Kayla up on the school trip, but he gets some news of his own.

7Season 4

S4.E7 ∙ Episode #4.7

Tue, Apr 27, 2021

Johnny takes part in a boxing match to pay off a debt, while Martin tries to persuade him not to leave school. And can Kayla work out where she stands?

8Season 4

S4.E8 ∙ Episode #4.8

Wed, Apr 28, 2021

Fizza learns the shocking truth about her mum's attack. Martin enlists the help of 'Jane' from the dating app to stop the sale of the school field.

9Season 4

S4.E9 ∙ Episode #4.9

Thu, Apr 29, 2021

Tahir's world is turned upside down. Fizza and Kayla confront Johnny, but the backlash causes a rift between the girls, and Johnny is torn.

10Season 4

S4.E10 ∙ Episode #4.10

Fri, Apr 30, 2021

It's the day before the wedding. Jules worries about Kayla, while Fizza tries to make amends, and Johnny's determined to do the right thing.

1Season 5

S5.E1 ∙ Episode #5.1

Mon, Jul 11, 2022

Marina pulls a stunt at school that causes outrage among the parents and puts Martin firmly under Ken's boot.

2Season 5

S5.E2 ∙ Episode #5.2

Mon, Jul 11, 2022

Kayla and Johnny plan to get intimate, but her inexperience sends Kayla into a panic. Kaneez leads the Year 11 sex ed class.

3Season 5

S5.E3 ∙ Episode #5.3

Tue, Jul 12, 2022

Johnny spirals down a dangerous path, and Martin risks it all to get him out of trouble.

4Season 5

S5.E4 ∙ Episode #5.4

Tue, Jul 12, 2022

Pressure mounts on Fizza. There are worrying times for Marina. Asma and Hassan have a tense exchange.

5Season 5

S5.E5 ∙ Episode #5.5

Wed, Jul 13, 2022

Kaneez is caught up in a puppy heist. Fizza seeks Asma's help but makes a shock discovery.

6Season 5

S5.E6 ∙ Episode #5.6

Wed, Jul 13, 2022

Asma appeals to Fizza to keep her secret. Marina intervenes in Fizza and Chloe's romance.

7Season 5

S5.E7 ∙ Episode #5.7

Thu, Jul 14, 2022

Marina catches a boy's eye, but things take a shocking turn. Asma and Hassan go on a date.

8Season 5

S5.E8 ∙ Episode #5.8

Thu, Jul 14, 2022

With her friends' support, Marina comes to terms with what happened to her at the party.

9Season 5

S5.E9 ∙ Episode #5.9

Fri, Jul 15, 2022

Fizza gets a distressing call, Kyle steals an exam paper, and Asma realises she needs help.

10Season 5

S5.E10 ∙ Episode #5.10

Fri, Jul 15, 2022

Johnny has a crisis of confidence, Fizza struggles to cope and Martin's in the firing line.