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Filmed in Manchester, the focus of Britannia High is a contemporary British performing arts school where the super-talented characters strive to achieve their dreams of musical, theatrical and dance success.
The drama series sees the students, Claudine, Lauren, Danny, Lola, Jez and BB learn how to make their mark on the world. They're working to be the best they can be in every discipline, but also gain knowledge of life and the obstacles that have to be overcome.
The series follows the trials, tribulations, highs and lows of the group who are ambitious, intelligent and charismatic. They are bursting with talent and vying for centre stage particularly when it comes to the school's end-of-term showcase as each of the students will perform for an enthusiastic audience at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester. There's also cameo appearances from some of the UK's top recording artistes – Girls Aloud and Boyzone plus special guest appearances by Coronation Street's Ryan Thomas, ex-Busted and I'm A Celebrity winner, Matt Willis, Eastenders and Hollyoaks actress, Gemma Bissex and comedian Richard Blackwood.
Sapphire Elia plays Claudine, who has show business in her blood. She's determined to make it as a singer and performer by any means necessary.
Georgina Hagen stars as Lauren, who hails from a small town and a close knit family and initially feels lost amongst the huge personalities at the school.
Mitch Hewer is Danny, Britannia High's exceptionally talented all round entertainer, who brims with wit and charm.
Rana Roy plays Lola, whose eccentricities and naive optimism make her hugely popular with her friends. She also happens to be a phenomenal dancer.
Matthew James Thomas stars as highly intelligent and quick-witted Jez, who finally finds a sense of belonging when he enrols at Britannia High.
Marcquelle Ward is BB, who considers himself to be the UK's answer to 50 Cent, but is actually the most grounded and mature of all the students.
Also starring are Mark Benton as Principal Nugent, Michele Austin as eccentric landlady Mrs Troy, Lorraine Pilkington as music mentor Anna and Adam Garcia as athletic dance teacher Stefan. All have an important impact on the student's lives, guiding them as they discover who they are and become who they want to be.
Lola [RANA ROY] is sure she's seen a ghost in the school and the gang organise a night of ghost hunting, having convinced Ronnie to dress up as a ghost in an attempt to make Lola believe the school is really haunted.
BB is shocked that Julius and his mates have started messing around with guns. BB always knew his brother was a bit of a rogue, but is saddended by how much they are growing apart. BB disowns Julius and storms out of the flat they share, bedding down for the night back at school.
Lola [RANA ROY] is enjoying a night out at a club. On the way out she bumps into Matt Willis and infront of the waiting paparazzi she kisses him. The next day she is stunned to find in the newspapers that she is his new mystery lady.
Jez's birthday and the gang are celebrating at a roller disco. He is having a great time until he bumps into some old friends and suddenly becomes uneasy. He clearly doesn't want his two sets of friends to meet and as he pretends he's alone a farce ensues as he tries to keep both groups apart at the roller disco. Jez thinks he might just have got away until disaster strikes and he's eventually caught out.
The second episode sees GIRLS ALOUD's Nicola Roberts and Kimberley Walsh visit the students for a question and answer session. However, Danny is shocked when Mr Nugent hands him a list of questions that he needs to ask them. Danny didn't think he'd have to read anything and is flustered when Mr Nugent ushers him onto the stage. Danny completely freezes on stage, in front of the whole school before bolting out of the door. t's not long before Anna realises that Danny's problem is he can't read.
The first episode sees the start of a new year at Britannia High and the students arrive with bags of energy and enthusiasm, full of anticipation about what lies ahead. One of the new arrivals is small town girl Lauren [GEORGINA HAGEN], who after the initial excitement of being in the big city wears off begins to feel like a fish out of water as she struggles to fit in with the uber-confident and trendy city kids.
