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Another dropout returns: after the fourth episode was broadcast, young teacher Peter's scathing statements about the state education system were exploited by the tabloid media. This prompted him to retire - now he has a band to promote. As a civil servant, he is relaxed about his impending retirement. Jackie, on the other hand, is fighting for her benefits: she has been suffering from rheumatoid arthritis for over ten years, yet she has been declared fit for work in accordance with the stricter regulations. (The Prime Minister who will soon be voting on the UK's exit from the EU is David Cameron). Symon, who never knew his father, and his second wife open up their family to foster children. Neil, still active as a liberal local politician, says: "People write to me saying they know exactly how I am - not one of them does!" (M.B. / N.K. / I.R.)