MUM'S GONE GAY
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Clip one: Carly's relationships 00:00 – 2:11
- Opens with Abi saying, 'Hiya' and Carly responding, 'Hello, y' alright?'
- Closes with Louise saying, 'I like it a lot', and Carly responding, 'You're welcome.'
Clip two: Dad's point of view 08:35 – 11:35
- Opens with Carly asking, 'Where's she gone, Dad?'
- Closes with Josh shouting, 'Carly!' as Dave sits in his car, sounding the horn.
Clip three: Carly's experience at school 15:57 – 19:21
- Opens with the girls in the toilets talking about Carly and her mum as Carly sits in the next cubicle.
- Closes with Mr Clifton walking off and leaving Carly alone in the gym.
Clip four: Mum's point of view 20:55 – 23:58
- Opens with Louise saying, 'So what did you think you were doing?'
- Closes with Louise shouting 'Carly!' as Carly gets out of the car and sets off for home on foot.
Clip five: Josh's point of view 23:19 – 25:43
- Opens with Kieran saying, 'He sliced it! Rubbish, Josh!' as the boys play football.
- Closes with Carly dragging Josh in off the street and slapping him upstairs in the bedroom.
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