4 O'Clock Club

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4 O'Clock Club
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Genre
Created by
ShowrunnerPaul Rose
StarringVarious
Country of originUnited Kingdom
No. of series9
No. of episodes118 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producerConnal Orton
Running time27–28 minutes
Original release
Network
CBBC HD (2013–2020)
Release13 January 2012 (2012-01-13) 
21 April 2020 (2020-04-21)

4 O'Clock Club is a British comedy drama [1] and musical children's television series set in a secondary school, which premiered on 13 January 2012 [2] on CBBC.

Contents

Background

In March 2011, auditions were held for 4 O'Clock Club, and the show was publicly announced the next month. [3] In January 2012, the first episode aired, with the series wrapping up in March of the same year. Between 2011 and 2019, nine series, each consisting of 13 episodes, were produced, filming annually in the summer months.

Synopsis

Series 1 (2012)

The first series centres on Josh Carter (Khalil Madovi), a pupil at Elmsbury High, and his older brother Nathan (Ben Bailey “Doc Brown” Smith), who works as a teacher there. Josh is portrayed as a laid-back teenage schoolboy trying to maintain his cool reputation, while also being rebellious and trying to cause trouble in order to achieve his goals and humiliate or outsmart Nathan. Nathan, a former Elmsbury High student and famous rapper, soon learns that only he will be able to stop Josh from his schemes.

Series 2 (2013)

In the second series, Nathan leaves Elmsbury to go to Scotland and new music teacher Dexter Harris (Jason Callender) joins the school. Dexter becomes Josh and his mother's new lodger, taking Josh's room as a result. As such, Josh hates Dexter through much of the series, until he finally accepts his presence and labels him as an "honorary Carter brother". The series also featured Crispin Bell (Simon Lowe) as the new headmaster, who replaces Byron, and proved to be far stricter than Byron. Mr Bell was a brutal enemy of Josh and Dexter for the remainder of the series. Issac (Layton Blake) made a guest and a 1st appearance in Series 2 Episode 1 but his name wasn't confirmed and the credits say "Fowlmere Josh". Josh is 14 in this season.

Series 3 (2013–2014)

The third series featured Nathan's proposal and marriage to Melanie Poppy (Laura Aikman), who both departed the series, and Josh is forced to share his room with his annoying younger cousin, Nero (Akai). When the school burns down due to an issue with candles, Elmsbury is merged with another school, Fowlmere Manor, renaming the school Elmsmere Manor as of the fourth episode of the third series. Molly, Ryan and Miss Andress (until episode 13) do not appear in the rest of the series and attend a new school off-screen, known as Gosset High with Miss Anita Andress as the Headteacher of Gosset High.

Due to the merger, several new characters joined the series in episode three, these were PE teacher Mr Nunn (Dan Wright), Miss Parkwood (Sophia Di Martino) and pupils in Nero's year; Eli Grant (Daniel Kerr), Owen Garland (Lewis Brindley), Fleur Murphy (Chloe Davison) and Eleesha Rahad (Grace McIntosh). Sally Ann Matthews also joined the cast as headteacher Aine O'Brien and a pupil in Josh's year: Isaac Rodgers (Layton Blake) who is now part of the main cast. The series also has Bebe Johnson who is the secretary for Elmsmere Manor as well as the mother of Nero.

Series 4 (2015)

The fourth series features Nero, now in the main role, and his crew have replaced Josh and the Elmsbury gang who have all temporarily departed the series (except Isaac, who becomes Elmsmere's caretaker) and Dexter is trying to make it as an accomplished teacher but is given the new job of taking care of Nero's shenanigans, which indirectly resembles Josh and Nathan's relationship in the first series. The teachers who appeared in Series 3, Miss Parkwood and Aine O'Brien do not appear in this series, leading to the reintroduction of former head teacher Anita Andress (Liz Hume-Dawson).

The series also introduced a new main character, rebellious and cynical tomboy Clem Burton (Jade Alleyne), who joins Nero's crew as well as mysterious spray paintings of Andress appear around Elmsmere, called 'The Phantom Sprayer', however it was later revealed that it was Mr Bell who was the criminal. A new love interest for Dexter, Science teacher Lizzie Baker (Sarah Schoenbeck), is introduced in episode one.

A new recurring character, Isobel Harlow (Ruby Barnhill) appears from episode three. This series also features mini cameos from Josh's gang as shown in the series premiere and series finale. Nathan also makes his comeback in two episodes and is now a father to baby Moses.

Series 5 (2016)

In the fifth series, all the characters from the fourth series remain apart from Miss Andress, but with three new characters, Lizzie's younger sister Amber (Ella Marshall Pinder) and her friends Violet (Cara Jenkins) and Darnesh (Riley McCormick) who want to fit in with the "cool" kids, like Nero and his gang. Zoe-Marie's younger sister Ingrid (Zara Thurstan) also starts at the school and quickly becomes Amber's enemy. A new head teacher is also introduced in the first episode, Mrs Helena Goodman (Victoria Carling).

Throughout the series, both Nero and Clem try to tell each other how they feel about each other. Dexter and Lizzie are dating but must hide it from others, though Mr Nunn (Dan Wright) tries to hit on Lizzie. Amber, and her gang try to beat their bully Ingrid and Dexter and Nero face problems living together.

Series 6 (2017)

In the sixth series, Nero and Clem have finally begun dating after their summer romance, but eventually break up after several arguments. Clem departs in episode three to pursue a career in music. Dexter and Lizzie are expecting a baby, and eventually give birth to twins named Albert and Faraday. After his divorce in the previous series, and a brief relationship with newcomer Anastasia (Rachel Elizabeth Kelly), Bell finds himself living in a run-down caravan on the school grounds with his estranged son CJ (Rufus King-Dabbs), a newcomer to the series.

Dexter and Nero are both shocked at CJ's arrival, as Bell never mentioned in any previous series that he had a child. The series also introduces the characters of Polly Morgan (Mischa Eckersley), a fellow pupil of Nero's whom he tries to impress throughout the series and Owen's younger brother Chester (Rohan Green). In Series 6, Isobel Harlow was promoted to a series regular as she appeared in every episode.

Series 7 (2018)

The seventh series started airing on 24 January 2018. All the main characters from the previous series returned apart from Isobel Harlow (Ruby Barnhill). Elmsmere School has moved to a new location after debt caused the old school to be closed. Mr Bell becomes stand-in headteacher, while Helena Goodman takes time off to reflect on the financial issues of the old site. She returns for the final four episodes of the season. Nero's character departs in the fourth episode to pursue new experiences in America along with Dexter and Lizzie. 3 new characters were introduced also in the 4th episode: Science teacher Maddie Harper (Genesis Lynea), her son Jack Harper (Ashton Henry-Reid) and Music teacher Danny Boyd Nathan Clarke (actor).

Series 8 (2018–2019)

The eighth series began with a special for Christmas on 19 December 2018, focusing on Mr Bell and his relationship with his son CJ. The rest of the series began on CBBC on 6 February 2019 and was on the BBC iPlayer every Wednesday from 5:00 pm. [4] Evan (Zak Sutcliffe) was introduced in this series as a 6th former student who is also a rebel. Nero returns as a guest on the 100th episode special which was the 9th Episode in the 8th Series. All the cast from the previous series return, with Mrs Goodman (Victoria Carling) leaving in episode four.

Series 9 (2020)

The ninth series began airing on 4 February 2020. [5] This series saw a mini-reboot. PC Emily Rowe (Leah Hackett) who has appeared since the second series becomes a series regular. New characters Coco (Carys John) and Reiss (Aled Arhyel) were introduced as PC Rowe's niece and nephew, and are put into the care of Rowe after their mother is arrested. They are joined by new classmates Henry (Finley Allgrove) and Magnus (Harley Harrison). New music teacher Clinton Russell (Andy Umerah) was introduced as well, who replaces Danny, and also dates PC Rowe.

All the cast return from the previous series, with the exception of Maddie and Jack Harper (Genesis Lynea and Ashton Henry-Reid), Eli Grant (Daniel Kerr) and Mr Danny Boyd (Nathan Clarke) who all have left the series off-screen. Episode three sees a new member of staff, Miss Wrigley (Holly Freeman), join the series. Episode five saw Mr Nunn (Dan Wright) learn that new pupil Henry is his son. Zoe-Marie Ingham (Ruby Morgan) returned in episode 7.

This series saw the final appearances of CJ and Crispin Bell Bell (Rufus King-Dabbs and Simon Lowe) episodes 4 and 10 respectively and Owen (Lewis Brindley), Fleur (Chloe Davison), Eleesha (Grace McIntosh), Katie (Jasmine Payne), Polly (Mischa Taylor Eckersley) and Evan (Zak Sutcliffe) in episode 13 as they left sixth form. CJ Bell returned in episode 10 as part of a rap, and Crispin Bell returned in episode 13 for a guest appearance.

This series concluded on 21 April 2020 with the final two episodes being aired back-to-back on CBBC.

Cast

Main characters

CharacterCastRoleDurationYear(s)
Isaac RodgersLayton BlakeStudent (2x01–3x13),
Caretaker (4x01–)
2x01, 3x03–9x13, Flashbacks (Series 7 and 8)2013, 2014–2020
PC Emily Rowe Leah Hackett Police Officer
Reiss and Coco's Auntie
Clinton's Girlfriend
2x04–9x132013–2020
Mr Graham Nunn Dan Wright P.E Teacher
Henry's Dad
Anna's ex-husband
3x03–9x13, Flashbacks (Series 7 and 8)2014–2020
Amber BakerElla Marshall-PinderStudent5x01–9x13 Flashbacks (Series 7)2016-2020
VioletCara JenkinsStudent5x01–9x132016–2020
Darnesh PalmerRiley McCormickStudent5x01–9x132016–2020
Ingrid InghamZara ThurstanStudent
Zoe-Marie's Sister
5x01–9x13 Flashbacks (Series 7 and 8)2016–2020
Chester GarlandRohan GreenStudent6x05–9x13 Flashbacks (Series 8)2017–2020
Mrs MorganRosina CarboneChemist (6x06–8x02)
Polly's Mum
Head of Governors (8x02–9x13)
6x06, 7x08, 8x02–9x132017–2020
Mr Clinton RussellAndy UmerahMusic Teacher
PC Emily Rowe's boyfriend
9x01–9x132020
ReissAled ArhyelPC Emily Rowe's nephew
Student
Coco's Brother
9x01–9x132020
CocoCarys JohnPC Emily Rowe's niece
Student
Reiss' Sister
9x01–9x132020
Henry FordFinley AllgroveStudent
Graham and Anna's Son
9x02–9x132020
MagnusHarley HarrisonStudent9x02–9x132020
Miss Susan WrigleyHolly FreemanDeputy Head Teacher (9x03–10)
Acting Headteacher (9x10–9x13)
9x03–9x132020

Recurring and guest characters

CharacterActor/actressRoleDurationYear(s)
Anna Ford Thaila Zucchi Henry's Mum9x05–9x132020

Past characters

CharacterActor/actressRoleDurationYear(s)
Mr Byron Steve Huison Headteacher1x01–1x132012
Mr Jeff ThorneMyles KeoghP.E Teacher1x07–2x132012–2013
Mrs Melanie Poppy Laura Aikman Music Teacher (1x01–3x02)
Nathan's Wife (3x02)
1x01–3x022012–2014
Ryan Woods Oscar Lloyd Student1x01–3x032012–2014
Molly FinneganAlana ThorntonStudent1x01–3x032012–2014
Darius PhillipsAdam KavanaghStudent1x02–3x042012–2014
Rachel Crawford Lauren McQueen Student2x07–3x112013–2014
Natalie HarlowBeth ChaplowStudent1x10–3x132012–2014
Bebe Johnson Kerry Stacey School Receptionist/ Nero's Mother, Liz's Sister3x02–3x132014
Miss Aine O'Brien Sally Ann Matthews Headteacher3x03–3x132014
Miss Emma Parkwood Sophia Di Martino Assistant Music Teacher3x03–3x132014
Mr JamesonWilliam TravisCaretaker1x05–3x042012–2014
Josh Carter Khalil Madovi Student (1x01–4x01), Relative (4x07, 4x13)
Nathan's Brother
Liz's son
Nero's Cousin
Bebe's Nephew
1x01–4x01, 4x07, 4x13, Flashbacks (Series 8)2012–2015, 2019–2020
Mr Nathan Carter Doc Brown English Teacher(1x01–2x13)
Melanie's Husband (3x02)
Relative (4x07, 4x13)
Josh's Brother
Liz's son
Nero's Cousin
Bebe's Nephew
1x01–2x02, 2x12–3x02, 4x07, 4x13, Flashbacks (Series 8)2012–2015, 2019–2020
Miss Anita AndressLiz Hume-DawsonICT Teacher (1x01–3x03, 3x13–4x13)
Deputy Headteacher (2x01–3x02), Headteacher (3x13–4x13)
1x01–3x03, 3x13–4x132012–2015
Agness AddoSade MaloneStudent
Waitress
1x01–4x01, 4x132012–2015
Liz Carter Dystin Johnson Nurse, Nathan and Josh's mother, Nero's Aunt, Bebe's Sister1x01–5x012012–2016
Ashley 'Ash' NewmanTom RolinsonStudent (1x01–3x13) Mechanic (4x01–6x01)1x01–4x01, 4x13, 5x04, 6x01, Flashbacks (Series 8)2012–2017, 2019–2020
AnastasiaRachel Elizabeth KellyMr Bell's ex-girlfriend6x01–6x032017
Isobel Harlow Ruby Barnhill Student4x03–6x132015–2017
Miss Allyah HigginsKiran LandaScience Teacher6x05–6x132017
Albert and Faraday Baker-HarrisUncreditedTwins of Dexter and Lizzie6x04–7x042017–2018
Dexter HarrisJason CallenderMusic Teacher (2x02–7x03)
Head of Music (3x03–7x03)
Head of Woodwork (7x03–7x04)
Lizzie's Husband (6x13–7x04)
2x02–7x04, Flashbacks (Series 7)2013–2018
Mrs Lizzie BakerSarah SchoenbeckHead of Science
Dexter's Wife (6x13–7x04)
4x01–7x04, Flashbacks (Series 7)2015–2018
Clem Burton Jade Alleyne Student (4x01–6x03)
Ghost of Christmas Past (8x01)
4x01–6x03, 8x01, Flashbacks (Series 8)2015–2020
Mrs Helena Goodman Victoria Carling Headteacher (5x01–7x02, 7x10-8x04)
Art Teacher (7x10–8x04)
5x01–7x02, 7x10–8x04, Flashbacks (Series 8)2016–2020
Nero Johnson Akai Osei Student (3x03–7x04)
American Citizen (8x09)
3x02–7x04, 8x09, Flashbacks (Series 7 and 8)2014–2020
Eli GrantDaniel KerrStudent3x03–8x13, Flashbacks (Series 7 and 8)2014–2020
Miss Maddie Harper Genesis Lynea Science Teacher7x04–8x13, Flashbacks (Series 8)2018–2020
Mr Danny Boyd Nathan Clarke Music Teacher, Flashbacks (Series 8)7x04–8x132018–2020
Jack HarperAshton Henry-ReidMaddie's son
Student
7x08–8x13, Flashbacks (Series 8)2018–2020
Zoe-Marie InghamRuby MorganStudent (1x01–3x13)
Hairdresser (4x01–9x07)
Ingrid's Sister
1x01–4x01, 4x13, 5x01, 5x12, 6x01, 6x13, 9x07, Flashbacks (Series 8)2012–2017, 2019–2020
CJ BellRufus King-DabbsStudent (6x07–9x04)
Mr Bell's son
6x07–9x04, 9x10, Flashbacks (Series 7 and 8)2017–2020
Mr Crispin Bell Simon Lowe Headteacher (2x01–3x02, 8x04–9x10),
Co Headteacher (3x03–3x13),
History Teacher (4x01–9x10),
Deputy Headteacher (5x01–7x02),
Acting Headteacher (7x02–8x04) Chauffeur (9x13)
2x01–9x10, 9x13, Flashbacks (Series 7 and 8)2013–2020
Owen GarlandLewis BrindleyStudent
Chester's Brother
3x03–9x13, Flashbacks (Series 7 and 8)2014–2020
Fleur MurphyChloe DavisonStudent3x03–9x13, Flashbacks (Series 7 and 8)2014–2020
Eleesha RahadGrace McIntoshStudent3x03–9x13, Flashbacks (Series 7 and 8)2014–2020
Katie TurnbullJasmine PayneStudent5x13–9x13, Flashbacks (Series 7 and 8)2016–2020
Polly MorganMischa Taylor EckersleyStudent6x05–9x13, Flashbacks (Series 7 and 8)2017–2020
Evan LloydZak SutcliffeStudent8x02–9x13, Flashbacks (Series 7 and 8)2019–2020

Timeline

ActorCharacterSeries
1234567Flashbacks (Series 7)8Flashbacks (Series 8)9
Khalil Madovi Josh Carter Main Recurring Main
Doc Brown Nathan Carter Main Recurring Main
Dystin Johnson Liz Carter Main Guest
Tom RolinsonAshley 'Ash' Newman Main Recurring Guest Main
Oscar Lloyd Ryan Woods Main Recurring
Alana ThorntonMolly Finnegan Main Recurring
Ruby MorganZoe-Marie Ingham Main Recurring Main Guest
Sade MaloneAgness Addo Main Recurring
Steve Huison Mr Byron Main
Laura Aikman Miss Melanie Poppy Main Recurring
Liz Hume-DawsonMiss Anita Andress Main Recurring Main
Adam KavanaghDarius Phillips Recurring
Myles KeoghMr Jeff Thorne Recurring Main
Beth ChaplowNatalie Harlow Recurring
Simon Lowe Mr Crispin Bell Main
Layton BlakeIsaac Rodgers Guest Main
Jason CallenderDexter Harris Main
Leah Hackett PC Emily Rowe Recurring Recurring Main
Lauren McQueen Rachel Recurring
Akai Osei Nero Johnson Main Guest Main
Kerry Stacey Bebe Johnson Main
Sophia Di Martino Miss Emma Parkwood Main
Sally Ann Matthews Miss Aine O'Brien Main
Dan Wright Mr Graham Nunn Main
Daniel KerrEli Grant Main
Lewis BrindleyOwen Garland Main
Chloe DavisonFleur Murphy Main
Grace McIntoshEleesha Rahad Main
Sarah SchoenbeckMiss Lizzie Baker Main
Jade Alleyne Clem Burton Main Guest Main
Ruby Barnhill Isobel Harlow Recurring Main
Victoria Carling Mrs Helena Goodman Main Recurring Recurring Main
Ella Marshall PinderAmber Baker Main
Cara JenkinsViolet Main Main
Riley McCormickDarnesh Palmer Main Main
Zara ThurstanIngrid Ingham Main Main
Jasmine PayneKatie Turnbull Guest Main Main
Rachel Elizabeth KellyAnastasia Recurring
UncreditedAlbert Baker-Harris Recurring
Faraday Baker-Harris Recurring
Rohan GreenChester Garland Main Main
Kiran LandaMiss Allyah Higgins Recurring
Mischa Taylor EckersleyPolly Morgan Main
Rosina CarboneMrs Morgan Guest Main Main
Rufus King-DabbsCJ Bell Main Main Recurring
Genesis Lynea Miss Maddie Harper Main Main
Nathan Clarke Mr Danny Boyd Main Main
Ashton Henry-ReidJack Harper Main Main
Zak SutcliffeEvan Lloyd Main Main
Andy UmerahClinton Russell Main
Aled ArhyelReiss Main
Carys JohnCoco Main
Finley AllgroveHenry Ford Main
Harley HarrisonMagnus Main
Holly FreemanMiss Susan Wrigley Main
Thaila Zucchi Anna Ford Recurring

Series Overview

SeriesEpisodesOriginally airedAverage UK viewers
(millions)
First airedLast aired
1 1313 January 2012 (2012-01-13)30 March 2012 (2012-03-30)0.42
2 134 January 2013 (2013-01-04)22 March 2013 (2013-03-22)0.33
3 1320 December 2013 (2013-12-20)26 March 2014 (2014-03-26)0.36
4 1328 January 2015 (2015-01-28)22 April 2015 (2015-04-22)0.21
5 1325 February 2016 (2016-02-25)19 May 2016 (2016-05-19)0.31
6 132 March 2017 (2017-03-02)18 May 2017 (2017-05-18)0.22
7 1324 January 2018 (2018-01-24)18 April 2018 (2018-04-18)0.16
8 1319 December 2018 (2018-12-19)17 April 2019 (2019-04-17) (BBC iPlayer)
24 April 2019 (2019-04-24) (TV)
TBA
9 134 February 2020 (2020-02-04)21 April 2020 (2020-04-21)TBA

Specials

SeriesEpisodesOriginally aired
First airedLast aired
Flashbacks 29 December 2019 (2019-12-29)5 January 2020 (2020-01-05)

4 O'Clock Files

4 O'Clock Files is a spin off from 4 O'Clock Club, following Josh Carter's departure for Hillview Academy. Set during the end of term at Elmsmere, it focuses on Crispin Bell, filming a documentary with the help of Fleur Murphy. He focuses on Elmsmere's curriculum, sporting activities and education, and also discusses the history of Elmsmere, about how Elmsbury and Fowlmere merged.

The series features clips from the second and third series, as the many topics of the documentary are discussed. The series also features Nero and his friends, who discuss the events of the third series. Isaac and Ash made their final appearances in Elmsmere uniform, discussing Josh's mishaps with Rachel and the adventures they had in Elmsbury and Elmsmere.

Dexter and Nunn were also caught teasing each other, at the expense of Dexter's end of year reports, whom he did Josh's and Zoe-Marie's reports. Josh is absent from the series (due to his departure for Hillview). He only appears in clips from previous series.

The programme aired on CBBC, between 14 and 19 December 2014.

Production

Constructed raps are featured in every episode, usually relating to the current situation. As such, the series takes a musical style.[ citation needed ] Since the show began, all series have been filmed on location in Greater Manchester. For the first series, filmed in 2011, 4 O'Clock Club was filmed in a secondary school that is still in use: Smithills School, in Bolton.

The second series was filmed at Offerton High School (now Fairway Primary School) in Stockport in 2012, which was also used briefly in 2013 for the third series. From 2013 to 2016, the series was filmed in the former site of St Ambrose Barlow RC High School in Swinton. [6] They also briefly used the former site of Radcliffe Riverside High School, in Radcliffe, for some indoor and playground scenes.

As of the seventh series, the show is filmed in the former site of St George's Roman Catholic High School in Walkden.

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