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Class Dismissed

Class Dismissed (2016)

  • TV sketch show
  • CBBC
  • 2016 - 2021
  • 66 episodes (6 series)

Mockumentary format for CBBC observing the dysfunctional teachers in a school. Stars William Holland, Tahj Miles, Charleigh Adams, Chanelle Thompson, Ethan Proops and more.

Press clippings

Interview: Class Dismissed child actor Elijay Anderson

12-year-old Elijay Anderson, from High Heaton, made his debut on CBBC show Class Dismissed season 6 last year, playing the role of Year 8 pupil Kaden.

Georgia Meadows, Newcastle Chronicle, 13th February 2022

Comedy.co.uk Awards 2021 shortlist

The 60 TV and radio programmes shortlisted across the 10 categories in the Comedy.co.uk Awards 2021 have been revealed. Voting is now open to determine the winners.

British Comedy Guide, 17th January 2022

The stand-ups who took over children's TV

Is performing for young audiences easier? Far from it say the comedians who do clubs at night and CBBC shows by day.

Ryan Gilbey, The Guardian, 10th September 2020

Luke Beddows interview

Luke is the co-creator of the hilarious BAFTA winning CBBC sketch show, Class Dismissed, whilst also living a double life as a secondary school English teacher.

The Comedy Loser, 23rd August 2020

Comedies nominated in British Screenwriters' Awards

The nominations for the British Screenwriters' Awards 2018 features the writers of Famalam, Timewasters, Derry Girls, Sick Note and Motherland.

British Comedy Guide, 18th July 2018

Class Dismissed sketch initiative 2017

CBBC and BBC Writersroom recently joined forces once again in a talent search to find new sketch writers.

Usman Mullan, BBC Writersroom, 21st June 2017

Class Dismissed - top of the class

We got in touch with Class Dismissed producer Claire McCarthy to fill us in on CBBC's Class Dismissed and the scheme, as well as tracking down the successful writers.

Claire McCarthy, BBC Writersroom, 29th January 2016

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