About this season
A hapless but caring teacher tries to control his class of unruly kids. The teacher sees much good and potential in his pupils, much to the dismay of his fellow teachers who have lost hope in these kids.
Episodes (7)
1. The Welcome Mat
Aired 8 November 1968 • 30 min
When newly-qualified teacher Bernard Hedges arrives at Fenn Street Secondary Modern School to start his first job, even he hasn't bargained on what awaits him.
2. A Picture of Innocence
Aired 15 November 1968 • 30 min
Bernard Hedges has to use all his tact when a member of the art club produces some stunning life studies of one of his unruly class - in the nude.
3. Maureen Bullock Loves Sir
Aired 22 November 1968 • 30 min
Things start hotting up for Bernard Hedges when a pupil gets a crush on him. He thinks that he is settling into the district rather well, but when Maureen Bullock is seen leaving his new flat the rumours begin to fly.
4. A Near Greek Tragedy
Aired 29 November 1968 • 30 min
Apollon Abapellogopholis means more problems for Bernard Hedges. Pronouncing his name is trouble enough, but when Appollon rings the school fire alarm he decides to take firm measures with the boy.
5. Barbarian Librarians
Aired 6 December 1968 • 30 min
Bernard Hedges' touching faith in the virtues of 5C is often misplaced. The worst seems to have happened when he entrusts them with the library key in order to look after the library, outside school hours.
6. Student Princess
Aired 13 December 1968 • 30 min
An old flame from Bernard's student days turns up as a trainee teacher. She disrupts not only his life but 5C's as well.
7. It's the Thought that Counts
Aired 20 December 1968 • 30 min
End-of-term at Fenn Street, and the staff wait for their traditional presents from their forms. Bernard's anticipation at the thought of what he might get from 5C is tempered by the news that the injured Mr Wiggins will be fit to return as 5C's form master next term.