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Hope and Glory
Hope and Glory

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Hope and Glory

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Hope and Glory

·1999·16 episodes

Summary

Ian George, the head of an exclusive school, is asked to take a look at Hope Park Comprehensive School, which is in special measures, and asked to confirm its closure. The outgoing head breaks down during his farewell speech and delivers an emotional rant against the students, telling them how worthless they are. After meeting staff and pupils, George believes there is some hope for the school. The show was inspired by a real head teacher named William Atkinson.

Crew

Creator

Lucy Gannon

Status:

Ended

Original Language:

English

Type:

Scripted

Networks:

BBC One

Keywords

england
high school
teacher
high school teacher