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Hope and Glory

Hope and Glory

7,5 /10 (2 Votes)
1999 EN 3 Seasons

Overview

Ian George, the head of an exclusive school, is asked to take a look at Hope Park Comprehensive School, which is in special measures, and asked to confirm its closure. The outgoing head breaks down during his farewell speech and delivers an emotional rant against the students, telling them how worthless they are. After meeting staff and pupils, George believes there is some hope for the school. The show was inspired by a real head teacher named William Atkinson.

First air date

22/06/1999

Votes

2

Popularity

1.5

Genres

Status

Ended

Type

Scripted

Created by

Lucy Gannon

Networks

BBC One

Language

EN

Last air date

2000-11-05

Episodes

16

Episode runtime

50 min

Series 1

Series 1

6 episodes • 1999

Series 2

Series 2

4 episodes • 2000

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Series 3

6 episodes • 2000

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