Ackley Bridge Season 1 Episode 2
Ackley Bridge
Season 1

Ep 2. Episode 2

  • TV-NR
  • June 14, 2017
  • 46 min
  • 7.4  (67)

In Ackley Bridge season 1 episode 2, tensions continue to run high between the white and Asian students at the newly merged school. The episode opens with the school's headteacher, Mandy, struggling to deal with the fallout from the previous episode's disastrous school play. The play featured a controversial storyline about an arranged marriage, which sparked protests from the Muslim community.

As Mandy grapples with the fallout from the play, she also has to contend with the arrival of new student, Riz Nawaz. Riz is the younger brother of Alya, one of the school's star pupils, and he's quickly regarded as trouble by Mandy. Riz is disruptive in class and doesn't seem to be taking his education seriously.

Meanwhile, the students are still struggling to find common ground with each other. Nasreen, one of the school's Muslim students, is forced to defend her right to wear her hijab to school after she's accused of breaking the school's dress code. Nasreen's best friend, Missy, tries to support her, but she finds herself struggling to connect with her friend's culture.

As the episode progresses, tensions continue to rise between the students, and it becomes clear that something needs to be done to address the issues. Mandy decides to organize a school council, where representatives from each of the school's ethnic groups can come together to discuss their differences.

At first, the council seems to be going well, with students from different backgrounds sharing their perspectives and trying to find common ground. But things quickly take a turn for the worse when Riz becomes involved. He voices some controversial opinions about the Muslim community, which causes an uproar in the council. The other students feel that Riz's comments are unacceptable, and they demand that he apologize.

The episode ends with Mandy trying to find a way to move forward and bring the students together. She realizes that it's going to be a difficult journey, but she's committed to finding a way to make the school work for everyone.

Overall, Ackley Bridge season 1 episode 2 is a tense, emotional, and thought-provoking episode that explores the complex issues facing a newly merged school. The characters are well-drawn, and the storylines are engaging and relatable. It's a show that's definitely worth watching if you're interested in exploring the themes of race, culture, and identity in a modern school setting.

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  • First Aired
    June 14, 2017
  • Content Rating
    TV-NR
  • Runtime
    46 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    7.4  (67)