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THE TEACHER S3 - Mon to Thur 9pm - ch 5 - TV PACE NO SPOILERS

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Blondeshavemorefun · 23/03/2026 22:03

S3 tho no need to have watched s1&2 as they aren’t linked at all and 3 separate stories

tho threads are here if want to watch

as one of the best parts and often mentioned on threads is

Pauline behind the Curtain

pmsl

those who know know !!! 😂😂😂😂😂

s1

https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/telly_addicts/4466183-THE-TEACHER-MON-TO-THUR-CH5-9pm-TV-PACE-NO-SPOILERS

s2

https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/telly_addicts/5152879-the-teacher-s2-sept-9-mon-to-thur-ch-5-9pm-tv-pace-no-spoilers

Previously led by the likes of Sheridan Smith and Kara Tointon (https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/drama/the-teacher-season-2-air-date-newsupdate/), it looks as though 5's The Teacher (https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/drama/the-teacher-season-2-ending-explained-newsupdate/) is not only returning for a third season but will also feature a brand new lead.

Known for her roles in Doctor Foster, COBRA and The Crown (https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/drama/the-crown-season-7-explained/), it has now been confirmed that Victoria Hamilton will be taking up the helm of The Teacher season 3 as respected drama teacher Helen.

According to her character synopsis, Helen is "struggling to keep up with modern social expectations in a reputable private school".

It continues: "Recently promoted to Head of Drama, Helen finds herself being challenged by outspoken pupil Cressida when she stumbles over student Dee's correct pronouns and insists that her class study Shakespeare as opposed to more modern progressive works.

A sinister grudge match quickly develops between teacher and pupil and, when Dee commits suicide following an argument with Helen, Cressida resorts to blackmail to make Helen pay for her 'outdated' views.

"As the war intensifies and her world comes crashing down around her, Helen must fight to hold on to both her family and her career before she loses everything."

For those familiar with Hamilton's most recent role in ITV's Unforgotten (https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/drama/unforgotten-cast-itv/), the character of Helen is not too dissimilar to the role she played as history lecturer and faculty head Juliet Cooper.

While there is, of course, no link to the two roles, Hamilton's role in Unforgotten saw her character similarly get into trouble with the student body after using derogatory language and was suspended from her role at a central London university.

The original series of The Teacher saw Sheridan Smith's protagonist teacher accused of sleeping with one of her students after a night out, with the second season focusing on Kara Tointon's Dani Osborne embroiled in a murder conspiracy which didn't only threaten her job as an art teacher, but also her marriage.

As of now, further casting is set to be announced, but something tells us that Hamilton will slot in nicely to the thriller, which is sure to pack in the twists and turns.

Many will likely recognise Hamilton for her role as neighbour Anna Baker in Doctor Foster, a role she reprised in BBC series Life which aired in 2020.

She has also more recently starred in the likes of Deep State and COBRA, having also had roles in Lark Rise to Candleford, The Time of Your Life and Babyfather.

THE TEACHER S2 - sept 9 mon to thur ch 5 9pm. TV PACE NO SPOILERS | Mumsnet

The 2022 miniseries starred Sheridan Smith ([[https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/a60470157/sheridan-smith-opening-night-musical-close-early https://www.dig...

https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/telly_addicts/5152879-the-teacher-s2-sept-9-mon-to-thur-ch-5-9pm-tv-pace-no-spoilers

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IAmKerplunk · 23/03/2026 22:26

Marking place - thanks for thread. I didn’t like s2 so much - Kara Tointon annoyed me with all her angst ridden facial expressions but will definitely give s3 a try

NedsAtomicWheelieBin · 24/03/2026 00:06

Set up to record, thanks Blondes.

Blondeshavemorefun · 24/03/2026 13:27

Hoping it will be good

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daffodilandtulip · 25/03/2026 15:04

Ooo! 😃

BedknobsNoBroomsticks · 25/03/2026 16:40

Thank you for that explanation. I was convinced that i had seen this series before but it was unforgotten that i had watched.

Blondeshavemorefun · 25/03/2026 19:48

You may have seen 1&2

you would remember Pauline 😂😂

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Gloriia · 26/03/2026 08:58

BedknobsNoBroomsticks · 25/03/2026 16:40

Thank you for that explanation. I was convinced that i had seen this series before but it was unforgotten that i had watched.

Yes I thought, that she seems to be playing the exact same character as the teacher that she played in Unforgotten complete with open mouthed fuming with the students but I'll watch anyway see if any good.

Blondeshavemorefun · 30/03/2026 13:29

Starts tonight e1

Victoria Hamilton stars as Helen a teacher who dismisses the woke ideologies of a younger generation but find the self drawn into a situation that threatens to endanger her family

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Blondeshavemorefun · 30/03/2026 13:31

Things get worse after a suicide of a non-binary student D Rainford Thomas which brings HELEN‘s insensitive teaching methods to the attention of the headteacher

Cressida goes out to undermine HELEN‘s authority

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Tonissister · 30/03/2026 13:36

Thanks for the thread, OP. Looking forward to this. I think Victoria Hamilton is an underrated actress usually cast in support roles, so I want to see what she does in a lead role.

I saw her play the lead on stage in Albion years ago. She was brilliant.

Blondeshavemorefun · 30/03/2026 14:43

I liked her in doctor foster

which is coming back soon so look forward to that

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lazymum99 · 30/03/2026 15:42

Just watched the trailer for this and might be a cut above the other channel 5 stuff. Also I spied Nish from eastenders in it.

Blondeshavemorefun · 30/03/2026 17:49

Yes isn’t he the head

drools

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Blondeshavemorefun · 30/03/2026 21:03

There is is !!😍

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Blondeshavemorefun · 30/03/2026 21:07

Ok the ginger one is annoying and obv not a teen. Looks 25

sour puss

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familyissues12345 · 30/03/2026 21:30

Yes we thought the same Blondes!

Blondeshavemorefun · 30/03/2026 21:36

I admit I don’t really get the them rather he /she

tho Dee is a female name as have friend called that

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Blondeshavemorefun · 30/03/2026 21:41

Feel sorry for Dee. Guess they will be the one who dies

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Gloriia · 30/03/2026 21:53

God, she needs sacking, what a useless hysterical teacher. Yes ginge is goady but even so.

Blondeshavemorefun · 30/03/2026 21:55

she lost it

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daffodilandtulip · 30/03/2026 21:58

It was obvious she was going to be filming.

PrincessScarlett · 30/03/2026 21:59

Oh dear that is pretty damning video footage 😱

I don't think Dee's death is anything to do with Helen but Helen will be blamed. There's something off about the other male drama teacher. At the beginning he was checking with Leo that Dee wouldn't say anything.

Blondeshavemorefun · 30/03/2026 22:02

Tho holding DEE’s face saying come on ist going to do anything

what happened to cpr

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Blondeshavemorefun · 30/03/2026 22:03

PrincessScarlett · 30/03/2026 21:59

Oh dear that is pretty damning video footage 😱

I don't think Dee's death is anything to do with Helen but Helen will be blamed. There's something off about the other male drama teacher. At the beginning he was checking with Leo that Dee wouldn't say anything.

Very

she will feel guilt

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Gloriia · 30/03/2026 22:04

Just awful, such a terrible cliche. A woman of a certain age unable to interact effectively with younger people.
Midsummer Nights Dream is a pile of crap I'm with the students there! We really should encourage the use of more relevant and up to date stuff.