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Big School. Image shows from L to R: Miss Postern (Catherine Tate), Mr Church (David Walliams). Copyright: BBC / King Bert Productions.

Big School

BBC One sitcom about teachers. 12 episodes (2 series), 2013 - 2014. Stars David Walliams, Catherine Tate, Philip Glenister, Frances de la Tour and others.

Series 1, Episode 6

Miss Postern has arranged a trip to France, and Mr Church is desperate to join her as a supporting member of staff. Having bargained his way onto the trip, events in Dieppe do not turn out quite as planned.
Preview clips

Further details

Big School. Miss Postern (Catherine Tate). Copyright: BBC / King Bert Productions.

Mr Church is keen to be involved with Miss Postern's school trip to France, but with no places left he needs to find a way to get on the coach. Anything is possible with a hefty bribe, but things do not go according to plan in Dieppe.

Love is in the air, but Mr Church had moules mariniere for supper.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 20th September 2013
Time
9pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Regular cast
David Walliams Mr Church
Catherine Tate Miss Postern
Philip Glenister Mr Gunn
Frances de la Tour Ms Baron
Joanna Scanlan Mrs Klebb
Steve Speirs Mr Barber
Julie T. Wallace Pat
Joivan Wade Manyou
Georgia Thompson Beyonce
Carla Ryan Tina
Guest cast
Aurelie Amblard Celine
Kulvinder Ghir Mr Rupesh (Coach Driver)
Tim Inman French Waiter
Joyce Veheary Teacher
Matthew McPherson Teacher
Beatrice Curnew Teacher
Writing team
David Walliams Writer
Andrew Dawson (as The Dawson Bros) Writer
Steve Dawson (as The Dawson Bros) Writer
Tim Inman (as The Dawson Bros) Writer
David Baddiel Script Editor
Production team
Tony Dow Director
Jo Sargent Producer
Mark Freeland Executive Producer
David Walliams Executive Producer

Videos

I speak French

Miss Postern's French skills come in handy when the group arrive in Dieppe.

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Featuring: Catherine Tate (Miss Postern), Aurelie Amblard (Celine).

Miss Postern's French Trip

Miss Postern tries to get the students excited about a trip to France.

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Featuring: Catherine Tate (Miss Postern), Philip Glenister (Mr Gunn), Frances de la Tour (Ms Baron), Joivan Wade (Manyou), Georgia Thompson (Beyonce), Carla Ryan (Tina).

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