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.
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Lenny Henry
Ian George
Amanda Redman
Debbie Bryan
Sara Stephens
Sally Bell
Gillian Kearney
Kitty Burton
Rosie Day
Emma
Clive Russell
Phil Jakes
Lee Warburton
Tony Elliott
Phyllis Logan
Annie Gilbert
Sarah French
Keeley Porter
Richard Griffiths
Leo Wheeldon
Shirley Stelfox
Jean Bryan
Peter Davison
Neil Bruce
Gary Lewis
Malcolm Bird
Harry Capehorn
Boy in socks
Dean Batchelor
Nick
