Boarders
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BBC iPlayer Ended Drama • Comedy
Following a problematic viral video involving a student, our leads are offered sixth form scholarships to St Gilbert's, in an attempt to rehabilitate the image of one of the country's oldest and most prestigious schools. They soon find themselves in a world they can only describe as something out of Harry Potter, surrounded by lush playing fields, cloistered grandeur and complex social rules which they must decipher quickly in order to survive. They will go on a journey as they learn about themselves, their identity and what it's like to live alongside the one percent - which they discover is nothing like life as they knew it.
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Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
6 episodes
E01
Episode 1
Tue, Feb 20 2024 6:00 AM GMT+0000
46 min
The five teens arrive at their new school and it's very different. Leah wants change, and Omar is obsessed with finding a secret society. Jaheim makes an enemy - but will he let him win?
E02
Episode 2
Tue, Feb 20 2024 6:00 AM GMT+0000
46 min
Jaheim plans revenge on Rupert, while Toby tries to impress Abby at a secret party. Meanwhile, Bernard is under pressure to make sure the scholarship programme is a success.
E03
Episode 3
Tue, Feb 20 2024 6:00 AM GMT+0000
45 min
Jaheim's loyalties are torn when his roommate's laptop goes missing. Will he step up to help? A video of Leah goes viral, and Omar tries toimpress a secret society.
E04
Episode 4
Tue, Feb 20 2024 6:00 AM GMT+0000
44 min
Jaheim is home for the weekend but is confronted by the friend he betrayed. Leah ditches Mabel to get it on with Koku, and the truth about Toby's gummies lands him in trouble.
E05
Episode 5
Tue, Feb 20 2024 6:00 AM GMT+0000
44 min
Tensions arise during the school's infamous Carruthers Challenge, but the real danger begins when Carol calls the police after discovering Toby's 'drugs.'
E06
Episode 6
Tue, Feb 20 2024 6:00 AM GMT+0000
47 min
A rebellion brews as Bernard cracks down to make sure the fundraiser runs smoothly. Jaheim is made an offer he can't refuse and must decidewhere his loyalties lie.
Season 2
6 episodes
E01
Episode 1
Mon, Feb 3 2025 6:00 AM GMT+0000
48 min
Carol raises the stakes for our five when she announces she's stripping away two of their scholarships. Jaheim must deliver at school, but there's trouble at home and a ‘situationship' with Beatrix to deal with. Omar is distracted by secrets, Leah is hyped when she meets new girl Devonyé - but Femi is panicking. Can Toby help him or will Abby steal his attention?
E02
Episode 2
Mon, Feb 3 2025 6:00 AM GMT+0000
46 min
Jaheim's under pressure to get money for Caleb and needs to avoid getting expelled for hiding someone he shouldn't. He bags a job, but it doesn't go well! A struggling Femi is surprised when Carol gives him another chance, and Omar discovers the truth about Rupert. Leah thinks she's found an ally in Devonyé, but Toby is also suddenly interested in their campaign. Does he have an ulterior motive?
E03
Episode 3
Mon, Feb 3 2025 6:00 AM GMT+0000
47 min
Carol is determined for her school showcase to go well, but her head boy Jaheim is in London trying to find his brother. Toby wants to impress Abby by landing a big act for the Spring Ball – but will it all backfire? Femi is surprised when he's forced to perform on stage, while Omar tries to win over Dilton. Will Leah disrupt the whole event or does Devonyé have other ideas?
E04
Episode 4
Mon, Feb 3 2025 6:00 AM GMT+0000
47 min
The Raisinettes threaten Omar – if he doesn't deliver secrets soon, things are going to get nasty. Jaheim is determined to win over the school board, but Gus warns it's a bad idea to go behind Carol's back. Will Jaheim listen? Femi's uncle is set on taking him to Nigeria, while, at Florence's birthday, there's a hook-up that will shock everyone if they find out.Â
E05
Episode 5
Mon, Feb 3 2025 6:00 AM GMT+0000
47 min
Leah is pushed into a competitive interschool competition by Xiang. If she wins, she could secure her scholarship, but has she got what it takes? Jaheim's love life is getting messy, Toby is trying to keep the truth from Abby, and Femi makes a huge mistake with Jude. With Omar's book of secrets missing, tensions are running high. How long before all is revealed? Get ready for some fireworks!Â
E06
Episode 6
Mon, Feb 3 2025 6:00 AM GMT+0000
46 min
Omar is public enemy number one. Toby is determined to win Abby back by throwing the best party the school has ever seen – but everyone thinks he's lying! Jaheim persists in trying to get Beatrix to talk to him, but he's shocked by what she has to say. Leah wants to fix her friendship with Mabel, and can Femi save Jude? Carol makes her final decision about the scholarships - who will get to stay?
Season 3
6 episodes
E01
Episode 1
Sun, Mar 15 2026 6:00 AM GMT+0000
46 min
Exam term at St Gilbert's is disrupted by vandals. Leah falls under suspicion, and a serious dilemma weighs heavily on Jaheim. With the school on lockdown, how will Toby see Abby?
E02
Episode 2
Sun, Mar 15 2026 6:00 AM GMT+0000
46 min
A career day goes wrong. Leah is fuming, Toby is stressing, Omar is confused, and Femi has fallen for the wrong girl. Bloodshed on the hockey pitch brings more trouble!
E03
Episode 3
Sun, Mar 15 2026 6:00 AM GMT+0000
45 min
The boarders try to impress when they meet the parents – but will they succeed? Abby is confronted by Toby's mum about his future, and Cheddar's dad gives Femi a daring challenge.
E04
Episode 4
Sun, Mar 15 2026 6:00 AM GMT+0000
45 min
Femi is determined to take Cheddar down in the school elections, but at what cost? Leah is excited about Benjamin, but Felix gets in the way, and Toby has girlfriend troubles.
E05
Episode 5
Sun, Mar 15 2026 6:00 AM GMT+0000
45 min
Tensions run high ahead of final exams. Omar has a big secret, Femi faces suspicion, and Toby fears for his future. As the hockey girls face their enemies, Leah's plans blow up.
E06
Episode 6
Sun, Mar 15 2026 6:00 AM GMT+0000
45 min
It's a big end for the boarders as they race to save Leah from making a huge mistake. Femi is given an ultimatum by Cheddar's dad, Omar gets brave, and Toby has a tough decision.