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695:. Friar's casting as Missy Booth came when the show was announced. Due to family circumstances, Missy has "had a pretty tough start in life" and tries to keep "her family together" despite Simone's "erratic and destructive visits". After being placed with Julie "Nana" Booth, Missy made "self-sacrifices" to ensure her sister Hayley, who she "loves", had a "normal life", but the death of Julie made things "harder". Missy is also described as a "fighter" and "survivor, who "powers on with love and humour", though she has a "rebellious side toughness and opinionated streak." Missy also "loves" her best friend Nasreen, though she fears that through the newly-formed school, "she may no longer have a place" in Nasreen's life due to the formation of cliques that "threaten to push them apart forever rather than bring them closer together." 312:

Mandy but he does have a vocation and is particularly good at working with kids – especially lads from challenging backgrounds. He knows how to handle himself, and normally how to keep his temper in check, and his charm and banter can get him out of a sticky situation. Steve likes his ale, his football and his wife, though Mandy’s relentless ambition can sometimes cause arguments between the couple.

928:. Hickman's casting as Nasreen Paracha came when the show was announced. Hickman labels Nasreen as one of the "quieter and tamer" students as well as a “brave hearted soul" who possesses strenght and intelligence. At her age, "Nas knows who she is, but navigating her sexuality and the expectations of her family and community is quite a challenge.” Despite the close friendship Nasreen and 303:. Joyner's casting as Mandy Carter came when the show was announced. Joyner describes Mandy as "career driven", who has "worked so hard over the years to get to the level she's at. Joyner adds she likes the fact her character is not interested in having children and despite her character being "organised and driven in her business life she’s not at all organised or in control at home." 1841:. Hussain's casting as Alya Nawaz came when the show was announced. Hussain described her character as "super intelligent, fiercely righteous, and a bit of a mean girl", who is also "insecure as any teenage girl" but "has ambitions to run her own business, like her father, but struggles to make him see she's capable of it." Hussain's drama school principal, Matt Zina, said 321:

her family without a man around. Highly intelligent and fearless, Kaneez is lippy and opinionated and will never shy away from an argument. If there’s work to be done she’ll settle any row and roll her sleeves up and get on with things. She is an eternal pragmatist making the most of what she’s got and telling other folk to do the same.

1382:"wants the best" for Hayley, "who she loves", and ensures she has a "normal life." Hayley has a "loud voice" as well as "low self-esteem"; she "wants to have fun despite her hard home life" and although Hayley "appreciates the efforts Missy goes to keep the family together", she "would like to be able to focus on her friends and boys." 1426:(Nohail Mohammed), but Hayley opts to leave when Chloe hints she may have sex with Cory and drink cider, with the pair trading insults. When Missy finds Julie dead in the bath after a heart attack, she tells Hayley, but makes her promise not to tell anyone until she turns sixteen so they can stay together. English teacher 503:

Sadiq is a consummate negotiator and charmer but with a roguish, amoral edge. He enjoys women’s company and his wife Farida turns a blind eye as long as no scandal reaches the family home. Sadiq loves his children and hopes for a better, more privileged life for them but isn’t averse to making them work for it like he is.

1658:. Bottomley's casting as Jordan Wilson came when the show was announced. Jordan is billed as "badly behaved and not fazed by getting into trouble", however "he's bright and a talented artist, but thinks school is pointless." Matt Zina, principal Bottomley's acting school said Bottomley is an "exciting young actor." 1450:), but is persuaded to put off calling social services until after the cremation, which Emma takes them to. When Hayley and Missy go to school, they are met by Mandy, Emma and a social worker, who tells them that their situation cannot continue and Hayley will have to be placed with a foster family in 488:

Born and bred in Ackley Bridge, Sami fell in with a crew of bad boys in his late teens and became a bit of a jack the lad, drinking, smoking and playing the field. Eventually, Sami found himself on the wrong side of the law which landed him in prison for a five year stint. He’s now a reformed man and

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Head of a thriving middle-class family, Sadiq is a big name in Ackley Bridge. Local boy made good, Sadiq has grafted for everything he’s got and is proud of what he’s achieved. His factory employs a good swathe of the town and he has high hopes for the community, his reputation and his bank balance.

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Kaneez is a force of nature. Pakistani born, Kaneez came to Ackley Bridge when she was 16 to marry her husband Iqbal. However, Kaneez has raised her family almost single-handedly as her unreliable husband works away - often for months on end. Self-educated, Kaneez enjoys her independence and running

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A charismatic ‘man’s man’, Steve is a big presence at Ackley Bridge College. Well-liked by the students and the teachers, Steve is always on hand to break up a fight or settle a discussion but he’s also more than up for a kick about on the school field. Steve isn’t a career teacher like his wife

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Dedicated to her job, Lila is a hardworking teacher who wants to do well in her career. Lila enjoys teaching and is a teacher who kids enjoy spending time with, though she knows how to discipline them if needs be. She comes from Glasgow and struggles to understand the segregated world of Ackley

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Taking to his new career like a duck to water, Will enjoys teaching. However, sometimes the kids run rings around him. He loves a bit of banter and can get on with most people and is friendly with teachers and pupils alike. However sometimes the teenage girls can be a bit full on and Will can

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noted at the end of series 1, where Hayley was returned to Simone's care, seemed "too redemptively upbeat to be entirely convincing", however, he added that the younger cast members showed "sheer energy and talent" and "generally sported the more interesting storylines."

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far different to the chaotic troublemaker of his youth. He’s hardworking and makes an effort to engage with the pupils he supports on their level. He and Emma were an item before Emma left for university and he’s just as surprised to see her as she is to see him.

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Popular and excellent at sports, Cory is not the brightest academically, however he is staving off the inevitable hunt for non-existent jobs by attending sixth form. Successful with the girls, Cory is a ‘player’ but he gets away with it due to his easy charm.

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struggle to negotiate how he’s meant to handle them. Happy being just a PE teacher, Will’s not too bothered about his career and, though he believes in the ethos of the new college, he’s far more at home in the pub or out on the pull.

2018:. Deacon's casting as Chloe Voyle came when the show was announced. Chloe is billed as a "wild child" and a “troubled teenage” who is "intelligent", who Emma is a “second-rate” mother to; her arrival turns Emma's life ”upside down”. 1462:

Ryan and Friar received praise from viewers in the fourth episode of series one, where the episode revolved around Missy dealing with the death of Julia, which culminates in Hayley being placed in care. Gerard O'Donovan from

936:) share, Missy fears that through the newly-formed school, "she may no longer have a place" in Nasreen's life due to the formation of cliques that "threaten to push them apart forever rather than bring them closer together." 2587:

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is Hussain's first role and "she has taken to it like a duck to water. She has loved being part of a major TV series and was excited to be working with some of the big-name actors involved."

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said at the end of the first series that the younger cast members showed "sheer energy and talent" and "generally sported the more interesting storylines", noting Bottomley more so of this.

1179:) youngest daughter, who is "bright, opinionated and keen to learn" and despite being "confidemt", it's a "front", however, "she decides who she is and what she wants to be in the future." 471:. Emma, who "grew up" in Ackley Bridge, is described as a "first-rate", "fun-loving" teacher but "second-rate mum" who is "struggling to bring up unruly teenage daughter Chloe". 1434:) finds out that Julie has died when Missy asks for money to pay for the funeral, but Missy asks Emma not to tell anyone so Hayley does not get taken into care. Headteacher 698:

Friar and Ryan received praise from viewers in the fourth episode of series one, where the episode revolved around Missy dealing with the death of Julia Booth, played by

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Sadiq’s son, sporty and attractive Riz has a real presence amongst his peers. Riz is a loyal person and feels personal integrity, especially his own, is very important.

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starts at Ackley Bridge, Hayley and Razia arrange to go to the pub with her, but do not go, however, they later make friends with her. Hayley and Chloe meet up with

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