Robert Anderson (played by David Schofield) is a protagonist in F.
Protagonist teacher at Wittering College. An alcoholic and emotionally disturbed father after a workplace incident forces him into leave. He warns staff about violence, is ostracized, and later teams up with security guard James to rescue his daughter Kate during a school siege. Ultimately prioritizes saving Kate over his wife Helen. Sarah Balham (played by Ruth Gemmell) appears in F.
Headmistress of Wittering College. Hostile towards Robert Anderson and eager to terminate his employment. During the school siege, she directs staff and students to leave, discovers a murder victim, is pursued by attackers, and is killed before she can contact authorities. Nicky (played by Roxanne McKee) appears in F.
PE teacher at the school. While moving to the changing rooms, she is ambushed and brutally attacked by a group of hooded assailants. Her mutilated body is later discovered by the protagonists during their search for Kate. Jake Eaves (played by Max Fowler) appears in F.
Boyfriend of Kate Anderson. Initially seen smoking with her in the school toilets. He re-enters the building to find Kate during the siege but is discovered by an auxiliary staff member and electrocuted while wrapped in barbed wire. James (played by Finlay Robertson) appears in F.
Security guard at Wittering College. Initially dismissive of Anderson's violence warnings but later teams up with him to locate Kate. Demonstrates cowardice by trapping Anderson in a room, and is eventually cornered by attackers while attempting to flee the building.
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Characters
Robert Anderson
(played by David Schofield) — protagonist
Protagonist teacher at Wittering College. An alcoholic and emotionally disturbed father after a workplace incident forces him into leave. He warns staff about violence, is ostracized, and later teams...
Sarah Balham
(played by Ruth Gemmell) — supporting
Headmistress of Wittering College. Hostile towards Robert Anderson and eager to terminate his employment. During the school siege, she directs staff and students to leave, discovers a murder victim, i...
Nicky
(played by Roxanne McKee) — supporting
PE teacher at the school. While moving to the changing rooms, she is ambushed and brutally attacked by a group of hooded assailants. Her mutilated body is later discovered by the protagonists during t...
Jake Eaves
(played by Max Fowler) — supporting
Boyfriend of Kate Anderson. Initially seen smoking with her in the school toilets. He re-enters the building to find Kate during the siege but is discovered by an auxiliary staff member and electrocut...
James
(played by Finlay Robertson) — supporting
Security guard at Wittering College. Initially dismissive of Anderson's violence warnings but later teams up with him to locate Kate. Demonstrates cowardice by trapping Anderson in a room, and is even...
Key Relationships
Sarah Balham → Jake Eaves
(Professional Authority Figure)
Sarah Balham → Nicky
(Professional Supervisor)
Sarah Balham → James
(Power Commander)
Robert Anderson → Jake Eaves
(Social Acquaintance)
Robert Anderson → Nicky
(Professional Colleague)
Robert Anderson → James
(Professional Security Guard)
Robert Anderson → Sarah Balham
(Professional Headmistress)
Story Analysis
A suspended teacher navigates a deadly school siege while confronting personal failures and moral dilemmas.
