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Chalk

Chalk

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC One
  • 1997
  • 12 episodes (2 series)

Suzy Travis is thrown in at the deep end when, straight out of teacher training college, she lands a job at the manic Galfast High School. Stars David Bamber, Martin Ball, Nicola Walker, Amanda Boxer, Geraldine Fitzgerald and more.

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Series 1, Episode 6

Eric Slatt is worried when his mother threatens to pay a visit.

He's afraid that details of his childhood, which he would rather keep hidden, will be revealed. He also has to cope with the annual football match between pupils and staff.

Broadcast details

Date
Thursday 27th March 1997
Time
9:35pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
David Bamber Eric Slatt
Martin Ball Dan McGill
Nicola Walker Suzy Travis
Amanda Boxer Amanda Trippley
Geraldine Fitzgerald Janet Slatt
John Grillo Mr Carkdale
Andrew Livingston Mr Humboldt
John Wells Richard Nixon
Guest cast
Liz Bagley Teacher
Fenton Gray Teacher
Luke Healy David Jefford
David Shackleford Little Eric
Writing team
Steven Moffat Writer
Production team
Juliet May Director
Andre Ptaszyński Producer
Kevin Lygo Executive Producer
Steven Moffat Associate Producer
Ian Fisher Production Designer
Howard Goodall Composer

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