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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when Dee commits suicide following an argument with Helen, Cressida resorts to blackmail to make Helen pay for her 'outdated' views.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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Blondeshavemorefun · 01/04/2026 14:43

Agree she annoys me. Did within a few mins of e1

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GrueyTwoey · 01/04/2026 14:43

I've just finished it.
No spoilers, but it's absolutely nonsense, and not even in a good way.

Meredusoleil · 01/04/2026 15:02

Also hate the WPC as well. Constantly looking down her nose at Helen 🙄

Meredusoleil · 01/04/2026 15:24

I really think I want to slap this nasty little messed up twisted cow 🤬

purpleme12 · 01/04/2026 15:25

She's got no redeeming features has she

Meredusoleil · 01/04/2026 15:25

Episode 3 is seriously infuriating 😡

firstofallimadelight · 01/04/2026 20:02

I’ve just finished, love the premise totally believable situation for an old school teacher to face. It got a bit ridiculous by ep 3 but the end was good.

Meredusoleil · 01/04/2026 20:05

I've always been anti-boarding schools but this drama has consolidated the fact that I would never want to teach in one either!

Blondeshavemorefun · 01/04/2026 20:46

Shush those who have seen it all

thanks 😘

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PrincessScarlett · 01/04/2026 21:11

Was that Cressida looking a bit guilty there?

PrincessScarlett · 01/04/2026 21:17

Oh so no guilt whatsoever 🙄 my mistake for giving her any credit

thornbury · 01/04/2026 21:24

As a teacher, episode 1 is shocking for the complete lack of basic safeguarding. Where are the staff lanyards? On what planet would you wheel a student's dead body through the school and out in the yard with everyone watching?!

Blondeshavemorefun · 01/04/2026 21:27

She reminds me of a young jax from Holby

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PrincessScarlett · 01/04/2026 21:36

Sam is pretty thick falling for Cressida's false friendship. No doubt he is going to be collateral damage.

Blondeshavemorefun · 01/04/2026 21:40

I thought he was gay so why is he kissing her

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PrincessScarlett · 01/04/2026 21:41

Gentle parenting there. Sam is 17 at most and overruling his dad about a girl staying over 🙄

Blondeshavemorefun · 01/04/2026 21:43

Surely dad would have said how do I know you kissed then?

did you kiss on the dance floor etc

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Blondeshavemorefun · 01/04/2026 21:44

PrincessScarlett · 01/04/2026 21:41

Gentle parenting there. Sam is 17 at most and overruling his dad about a girl staying over 🙄

Yep

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Blondeshavemorefun · 01/04/2026 21:52

Screen shot it you silly cow

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PrincessScarlett · 01/04/2026 21:54

Wow. She's a psycho!

PrincessScarlett · 01/04/2026 21:57

Is Terry dead?

Blondeshavemorefun · 01/04/2026 21:59

She’s a total nutter

thi the camera will show she didn’t hit back

is the son that stupid

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Blondeshavemorefun · 01/04/2026 21:59

But no he won’t be dead

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Meredusoleil · 01/04/2026 22:00

PrincessScarlett · 01/04/2026 21:57

Is Terry dead?

Exactly what I was thinking 🤔

Blondeshavemorefun · 02/04/2026 00:06

Meredusoleil · 01/04/2026 22:00

Exactly what I was thinking 🤔

He can’t be dead. Can’t have ex and son thinking he molested her

truth will come out

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