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Mandy decides to return to college after meeting an old university lecturer, hoping to restart her studies. At the same time, Matt quietly begins a personal secret journal, while Martin still continues to wallow deeply in his misery over Clare.

"Tangerine Candyfloss and Herne Bay Rock" is an episode‑length programme, listed simply as a programme in the series catalogue. It carries the usual episode designation and fits within the broader framework of the show’s episodic format. The story follows three characters whose lives intersect in different ways. After a chance encounter with a former university lecturer, Mandy makes the decision to return to college, seeking a fresh start. Meanwhile, Matt begins keeping a secret journal, recording his thoughts away from prying eyes. At the same time, Martin remains stuck in his own gloom, still wallowing over his feelings for Clare. Mandy’s choice to go back to education marks a turning point for her, suggesting a desire to move beyond past circumstances. Matt’s private journal hints at an inner world he wishes to keep hidden, offering a glimpse into his personal reflections. Both plot strands run alongside Martin’s continued misery, showing how each character copes—or fails to cope—with their individual challenges. The episode ties these threads together, presenting Mandy’s hopeful return to academia, Matt’s concealed written confidences, and Martin’s lingering sorrow over Clare, all within the same broadcast slot. Each storyline progresses without introducing new characters or events, keeping the focus firmly on the three protagonists and their current predicaments.