It’s 1986, and Jack Sheffield returns to Ragley village school for his tenth rollercoaster year as headteacher. It’s the time of Margaret Thatcher’s third election victory, DYNASTY and shoulder pads, NEIGHBOURS and a Transformer for Christmas. And at Ragley School, a year of surprises is in store. Ruby the caretaker finds happiness at last, Vera the secretary makes an important decision, a new teacher is appointed, and a disaster threatens the school. Meanwhile, Jack receives unexpected news, and is faced with the biggest decision of his career…