Roles
The main characters
- Shelley
- Kelly Smith
Shel doesn’t yet have a name (or a family for that matter). She’s a hapless wannabe chav type who doesn’t have a great deal of luck with the lads. The original idea for the series was just to have one character, and a best friend with a much more exciting life that we learn all about, but never see.
Kelly has a father we almost meet in episode two, but we’ve not yet seen her home or family. She gets in lots of scrapes, and has her fair share (nay, more) of boyfriends, usually one per episode.
Other roles
- Ginger Gaz, also known as Gary (E1, E5)
- Hunky police officer (E2)
- Father Ryan, also known as Declan (E3)
- Gay Gavin (E5)
- Stuttering Simon (E5)
- Mr Austin (E5)
- Michaela Jones (E4)
- Gloria Soles (E4)
Mentioned in the first episode, we actually meet him in the classroom in episode five.
An as yet unnamed handsome policeman we meet in episode two. Given Kelly’s propensity for erring on the wrong side of the law, this is probably not the last we’ve seen of him.
Another possible recurring character. His guidance, as seen in episode three, is of the sort Kelly likes.
Classmate, and so far silent, perhaps he will soon find a reason to speak.
Another classmate. Kelly hasn’t yet got round to him. P-p-p-patience!
Unkempt-looking English teacher at Shafting High who somehow manages to keep a straight face.
Slimmer of the year! Her health in episode four seems to make it unlikely she will reappear.
Runs an escort agency “Budding Beauties” in the Upper Bottom district of Shafting.
Only mentioned so far
- Facebook Johnny (E2)
- Spotty Dennis (E4)
- Monsieur Durand (E4)
- Mr Smith (E2)
We haven’t yet met him, but Kelly found him disappointing.
An unfortunate victim of Kelly’s cruelty.
French teacher at Shafting High, and the object of a few schoolgirl fantasies. He’s bound to turn up again sooner or later…