The read
The series ran 1 season across 4 episodes and has finished, so there is no cliffhanger risk.
Synopsis
A young teacher begins work at a tough Liverpool comprehensive, where he has to deal with racism, homophobia and his students' poor backgrounds.
Ratings
IMDb8.3/10
4 audience votes
Seasons
| 1 | Season 1 | 4 ep1995 |
Key crew
- Jimmy McGovernWriter
- Stephen WhittakerDirector
Cast
- Christopher EcclestonDrew Mackenzie
- Ian McElhinneyAlex
- David HarewoodTrevor
- Peter HallidayShotgun
- Sara Mair-ThomasMo
- Peter ArmitageNorman
- Pauline BlackJoanna
- Jonathan DowMaurice
- Lynda SteadmanEmma Mackenzie
- Zara TurnerChris
- Mark WomackArchie
- Paul FoxTony
Stills
Themes
homophobialiverpool, englandteacherschoolminiseriesdomestic violenceracismsocial issues