Sequel to Sheridan Smith drama with new lead role confirms release date

Channel 5 has announced the broadcast dates for season 2 of The teacher – and it is not far from there.

In the 2022 miniseries, Sheridan Smith played a teacher who is accused of having sex with her 15-year-old student. Monday, September 9it will have a new management.

The new season revolves around Dani Osborne, a teacher played by former EastEnders Star Kara Tointon. She becomes embroiled in a murder conspiracy that threatens both her marriage and her job.

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The other two (so far) confirmed cast members for the second season include two faces that are familiar to soap fans: Hollyoaks' Emmett J Scanlan, also known for relationship And Deceive me once; And Coronation StreetWill Mellor, also known for Mr. Bates vs. the Post Office And Two pints of lager and a bag of chipsEmmett plays Dani's husband, while Will stars as fellow teacher Jimmy.

Season 2 follows the pattern of Season 1, with all four episodes airing every night of the same week.

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The official synopsis reads: “The Teacher II tells the story of Dani, a teacher who loves her job. She is a true mentor and inspiration to her students, but what she lacks is a properly functioning marriage with real intimacy and mutual desire.

“This leads her into an impulsive affair with a colleague, which initially fulfills all her needs but soon spirals out of control. When a student disappears on a school trip, Dani rightly blames herself for being too easily distracted.

“When things take a dire turn, she is forced to lie and quickly finds her life falling apart. She risks everything to right the wrongs for which she is partly responsible.”

In the meantime, if you want to remind yourself of what happened in Season 1, here's an explanation of the ending.

The teacher Season 2 begins on September 9 on Channel 5 and will stream on My5.

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