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Please Sir!. Bernard Hedges (John Alderton). Copyright: London Weekend Television
Please Sir!

Please Sir!

  • TV sitcom
  • ITV1
  • 1968 - 1972
  • 55 episodes (4 series)

Teacher Bernard Hedges struggles to keep control over the unruly pupils at Fenn Street Secondary School. His form, 5C, are notoriously uneducatable. Stars John Alderton, Deryck Guyler, Noel Howlett, Joan Sanderson, Richard Davies and more.

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Series 2, Episode 1 - They're Off

Mr Hedges makes a mistake when he introduces 5C to fractions - via gambling odds!

Further details

Bernard's attempt to teach maths by using betting as an example earns him admiration from not only 5C but a man who just happens to be painting the walls.

Notes

Although filmed in colour, this episode was originally broadcast in black and white.

Broadcast details

Date
Tuesday 16th September 1969
Time
7:30pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
John Alderton Bernard Hedges
Deryck Guyler Norman Potter
Noel Howlett Mr Morris Cromwell
Joan Sanderson Doris Ewell
Richard Davies Mr Price
Erik Chitty Mr Smith
Malcolm McFee Peter Craven
Peter Cleall Eric Duffy
Liz Gebhardt Maureen Bullock
Penny Spencer Sharon Eversleigh
David Barry Frankie Abbott
Peter Denyer Dennis Dunstable
Guest cast
Geoffrey Hughes Mr. Turner (Painter)
Neil Wilson Bookmaker
Writing team
John Esmonde Writer
Bob Larbey Writer
Production team
Mark Stuart Director
Mark Stuart Producer
Barbara Bates Production Designer

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