Episodes
| Episode | First Broadcast | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | 20120312 | 1/5. Comic drama. Idealistic young teacher, George Harpole, decides to shake things up when he becomes acting head of Tampling St Nicholas Primary School - but he encounters stiff resistance from all quarters in J.L Carr's novel, dramatised by Jonathan Smith. George Harpole...........Shaun Dingwall Emma Foxberrow..........Hattie Morahan Mr Tusker.............Christian Rodska Mr Theaker.............Sam Dale Mrs Blossom..........Lesley Nicol Mrs Rita Grindle-Jones......Jane Whittenshaw M R JAMES Pintle.........David Holt Mrs Sue Byrd...........Susie Riddell Other parts played by the cast. Producer/director: Bruce Young. Idealistic teacher George Harpole opts to shake things up as he becomes acting head. |
| 02 | 20120313 | Harpole's zeal is dented by a lost moveable spanner and disappointing 11-plus results. |
| 03 | 20120314 | Caretaker Mr Theaker reacts badly to Harpole's reforming efforts. |
| 04 | 20120315 | The Widmerpool children run riot in class until Harpole succeeds in teaching them to read. |
| 05 | 20120316 | Councillor Blossom makes an improper suggestion to Harpole. |