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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 4 - The Sporting Life

Bernard takes on a new role as sports master, organising swimming outings and an inter-school boxing match. Could fearless class leader Duffy have an embarrassing secret?

Further details

Bernard's new job as sports master gives him the change to help Duffy solve a problem. Then Eric decides that one good turn deserves another.

Notes

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

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 10th October 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
Writing team
John Esmonde Writer
Bob Larbey Writer
Production team
Mark Stuart Director
Mark Stuart Producer
Barbara Bates Production Designer

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