This series sees the introduction of a new cast; it follows the lives of sixth form students Effy Stonem, Pandora Moon, Thomas Tomone, James Cook, Freddie McClair, JJ Jones, Naomi Campbell, and twin sisters Emily and Katie Fitch.
Thomas arrives in the UK from Congo alone. His family are due to join him in a few days - he must find somewhere for them to live so he moves into an abandoned flat on an estate.
The first and only boy Pandora's ever fancied has been deported before she's got beyond first base. But her lovesickness has to take a backseat when the Jim/Anthea/Steve love triangle is blown open.
Freddie's big sister Karen has reached the final of a TV talent show. Freddie is emotionally blackmailed into upholding the story she and her dad are spinning about their dead mother, all to look good in front of the cameras.
Naomi thinks she's got her world worked out - but her super smart exterior hides the insecurities beneath, and when the student president elections are announced, it stirs her into questioning what she really wants.
Poor JJ. Everything's gone pear-shaped since Effy came between his two best friends and split apart his friendship group - but Emily proves to be a true friend in his hour of need.
