Yahoo News Ackley Bridge viewers left in tears as Missy's nan dies
Channel 4's multi-cultural school drama Ackley Bridge really took its toll on Missy this week with the death of her nan and the heartbreaking ramifications.
Tonight's episode also saw Miss Carter (Jo Joyner) admitting she copped off with Mr Nawaz (Adil Ray), which did NOT go down well – obviously – and it looks like things are going to get even worse there next week.
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Lila's sexuality was the school's biggest gossip and as a result, she was forced to come out in a classroom full of teenagers in the best way ever: "I'm gay, it's not a big deal, and it's none of your business" – which is just awesome.
Viewers thought it was a very important scene to show sexuality in schools – and also in young Muslim women:
#AckleyBridge FINALLY a show that has drawn attention to the fact lesbian muslims do exist because muslims are human just like everyoneelse
- s31in4 (@srkna_) June 28, 2017
#AckleyBridge I wish I had a teacher like Miss Sharif when I was in school, a teacher who was open about their sexuality. Well done
- Feminist Scully (@kelsie_lexi) June 28, 2017
People were emotional when it was discovered that Missy's nan had died from a heart attack:
Heart breaking for Missy and her sister 💔 #ackleybridge
- Chloe 😍 (@Chloe_Diana) June 28, 2017
#AckleyBridge Missy storyline is heartbreaking. Sad thing being there are hundreds of kids living in similar circumstances.
- tony (@Church4Tony) June 28, 2017
Feel so sad for missy she is so strong & brave she shouldn't have to go through this on her own . #AckleyBridge 😢🙏💔🙏
- NerdNation (@HoEvangelia) June 28, 2017
Things got even more upsetting when her sister Hayley was taken away to live with a foster family in another town because she was under 16:
oh my god my hearts breaking😩😩 #AckleyBridge
- charlotte (@misslottiehxo) June 28, 2017
Tears streaming down my face, fantastic acting oh my god poor missy #AckleyBridge
- charlotte (@charrickerx) June 28, 2017
This programme gives me all the emotions 😢😢 Missy's relationship with her family though💔 #AckleyBridge
- Eleri (@EleriEdwards) June 28, 2017
Literally in tears😢 this is horrible😤 #AckleyBridge
- chantelleeee🎀 (@x_chantelleeee) June 28, 2017
Sorry but that system is effd up splitting 2 sisters. Freedom my arse 😣 #AckleyBridge
- Pe2 (@UrN1gh7m4r3) June 28, 2017
#AckleyBridge The tears are streaming😭 such an emotional episode #emotional #tears #crying
- Shauna King (@ShaunaK51917432) June 28, 2017
There was also the topic that a TEACHER was willing to lend Missy a grand – even before knowing it was for her nan's funeral:
Also that teacher really willing to lend missy a grand my teachers wouldn't even lend me a fucking pen #AckleyBridge
- Jack Johnson (@IAMJACKJOHNSON6) June 28, 2017
Love how the teacher gave her a grand when she asked for it but our teachers don't even turn up to our lessons half the time #AckleyBridge
- chlo (@RegesterChloe) June 28, 2017
Cannot believe a teacher just gave out a grand 😂 mate my teachers only give out 5p pens reluctantly 😂#AckleyBridge
- E L L I E🦄 (@Ellie_b15) June 28, 2017
wtf that teacher really willing to lend missy a grand my teachers wouldn't even lend me a fucking pen #AckleyBridge
- maisy (@scIub7s) June 28, 2017
Overall, many are enjoying the show and think it's covering some really tough and important topics that affect teenagers today:
Another brilliant episode of #AckleyBridge tonight! Just when you think it can't get any better it goes and throws in another twist!
- No Angels❤ (@No_Angels_Love) June 28, 2017
@Channel4 #AckleyBridge dealt with some serious issues well done #brilliantly engrossing show
- Thomas Castle (@thomaslcastle) June 28, 2017
#AckleyBridge powerful stuff
- cat (@caterinaaaz) June 28, 2017
Is it next week already? #AckleyBridge
- Patrick Van Loij (@pvanloij) June 28, 2017
#AckleyBridge is important but heartbreaking viewing.
- Raise(Carol Barwick) (@raisechildrens) June 28, 2017
Ackley Bridge airs on Channel 4.
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