Andrew Treneman

Played by
Jamie Glover

Andrew's in his early 30s, a public school and Oxbridge educated social misfit whose passion is teaching English. His well-educated, 'snobby' accent and his strict teaching methods get up the noses of some of his new pupils, and his importing of 'right-wing' management strategies from his public school also make him a few enemies amongst his colleagues - most notably Grantly Budgen.

Andrew's social life has been on hold for a long time. He may well have fallen too deeply in love too young and been badly hurt by eventual rejection. He keeps that part of his life buried - until much to his alarm he's hit right where it hurts, by Kim Campbell.

Reason for leaving
Disillusioned by Jack's questionable fund-raising efforts, Andrew took up an offer to return to teaching in Rwanda. He later returned at Steph's instigation to fix his relationship with Kim.

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