Episodes 21

1 Identitwit

September 18, 1971

30m

Bernard has to say goodbye to his 5C class at Fenn Street School but his new class (4C) brings some unexpected problems.

2 The Pruning of Hedges

September 25, 1971

30m

Bernard has finally decided to leave Fenn Street School, but he finds that resigning is not as simple as he had imagined.

3 Viva La Revolution

October 2, 1971

30m

All contributions are gratefully accepted when magazine time comes around at Fenn Street School. But headmaster Cromwell's efforts to muster his usual support are thwarted by an irate local shopkeeper and Fenn Street's alternative press.

4 A Rather Nasty Outbreak

October 9, 1971

30m

Georgie Duffy is nervous. He is due to start his first term at Fenn Street School - three weeks late. But big brother Eric, a member of last year's 5C and an old hand at dealing with authority, explains that there is nothing to worry about.

5 David and Goliath

October 16, 1971

30m

Bernard Hedges has left Fenn Street School and the gap has been filled by Mr Dix, a living example of everything a teacher should not be. The staff long for a new young champion to challenge this tyrant, but when David Ffitchett-Brown arrives wearing beads, they wonder just what sort of champion they have.

6 A.W.O.L.

October 23, 1971

30m

Cromwell's yo-yo obsession helps distract him from David's request for new school supplies, including a new television set that Mr Price attacked with Nitric Acid after his horse had lost a horse race. But between themselves and Potter they work out a cunning plan.

7 What's a Class Between Friends?

October 30, 1971

30m

When Cromwell succumbs to an attack of administrative megalomania, the Charge of the Light Brigade is cancelled, a class is lost at the cinema and Mr Price is driven to drink.

8 Our Mr Price

November 6, 1971

30m

It looks as though Fenn Street will lose yet another teacher when Price applies for a job in industry. But can he really make the break?

9 Black Power

November 13, 1971

30m

Potter's repeated demands for an assistant are finally heeded, and Sidney Noakes arrives at Fenn Street.

10 False Alarm

November 20, 1971

30m

The amalgamation with neighbouring Weaver Street and the possibility of Fenn Street going comprehensive is more than the Fenn Street staff can cope with. Potter has to decide where his loyalties lie.

11 Sibley, Mumsie, Dodo and Georgie

November 27, 1971

30m

For Miss Ewell, life is not exactly a bowl of cherries at the moment. There is the school inspection to be organised, and the new Weaver Street kids to keep under control.

12 United we Sit

December 4, 1971

30m

Headmaster Cromwell makes a new rule about haircuts and skirts at Fenn Street School. But the kids won't take this lying down, they decide on a sit-in to ask for pupil representation on staff meetings.

13 Nemesis for Norman

December 11, 1971

30m

Potter's boasting about his war career gets out of hand when he is chosen to carry the banner at his El Alamein reunion.

14 Old Fennians Day

December 18, 1971

30m

Cromwell's latest idea is a school song for the first meeting of his newly-formed Old Fennians Association. With the staff bursting into a flurry of musical activity, and the return of the old Form 5C for the big event, it is a day to remember.

15 What Are You Incinerating?

January 2, 1972

30m

The headmaster's "Clean Up Fenn Street" campaign is in full swing. But when Potter takes on some temporary assistance, an explosive situation develops which threatens to clean up Fenn Street for good.

16 The Ugly Duckling

January 9, 1972

30m

Miss Ewell gets her "mountie", Miss Petting her mandarin and Daisy her "prince".

17 Cup Fever

January 16, 1972

30m

Fenn Street School makes sporting history when its football team reaches the semi-final of the district cup. But Miss Ewell has a match of her own with the star of the team, and if she wins, the school loses.

18 Please Give Generously

January 23, 1972

30m

When Fenn Street School holds a charity walk for the local "old and needy", the staff are confident of its success. But deciding just who the "needy" are, can be a tricky business.

19 Blodwyn All Over

January 30, 1972

30m

When the chairman of the Fenn Street School governors makes rash promises to his "niece", the whole school is affected. Cromwell gets a secretary, the kids get a pin-up, and Pricey gets a whole new outlook on life.

20 The Price War

February 6, 1972

30m

Headmaster Cromwell has a new toy to help him communicate with the whole school, but Price does not want to keep in touch, for an old enemy is out to get him.

21 The Fixer

February 13, 1972

30m

Wedding bells ring out for Miss Ewell and Mr Sibley. Meanwhile, Potter's ding-dong with his wife Ruby ends in a fly-away flourish.

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