Jono makes a life changing decision!

Jono makes a life changing decision!
Jono makes a life changing decision!

Jono and Neil are increasingly frustrated with Bart and his little habit. At the deli, Ste suggests the lads take part in the Army's free assault course day. The lads all compete against each other, employing dirty tactics to win. Jono has had enough of Bart's put downs and tries to punch him. However, he ends up wet and humiliated instead of victorious. Neil is excited about joining the Army, unaware what really lies in store for him. Meanwhile, it's clear Bart hasn't quit smoking when Jono witnesses a stealthy exchange between him and a dealer. Spurred on by Bart's lack of motivation, Jono decides to enroll in the Army and it turns out he's made for the forces. Darren is surprised to learn about Dodger and Tom's closeness and questions his friend, causing Dodger to have a 'man to man' chat with his young pal when he next turns up at the lad's pad, while Ste is determined to prove his commitment to Doug. Meanwhile, Ruby finds out Esther is standing against Maddie in the Peer Supporter elections - it's her funeral!

Patrick McLennan

Patrick McLennan is a London-based journalist and documentary maker who has worked as a writer, sub-editor, digital editor and TV producer in the UK and New Zealand. His CV includes spells as a news producer at the BBC and TVNZ, as well as web editor for Time Inc UK. He has produced TV news and entertainment features on personalities as diverse as Nick Cave, Tom Hardy, Clive James, Jodie Marsh and Kevin Bacon and he co-produced and directed The Ponds, which has screened in UK cinemas, BBC Four and is currently available on Netflix. 

An entertainment writer with a diverse taste in TV and film, he lists Seinfeld, The Sopranos, The Chase, The Thick of It and Detectorists among his favourite shows, but steers well clear of most sci-fi.