Seasons & Episodes
The Welcome Mat
When newly-qualified teacher Bernard Hedges arrives at Fenn Street Secondary Modern School to start his first job, even
A Picture of Innocence
Bernard Hedges has to use all his tact when a member of the art club produces some stunning life studies of one of his u
Maureen Bullock Loves Sir
Things start hotting up for Bernard Hedges when a pupil gets a crush on him. He thinks that he is settling into the dist
A Near Greek Tragedy
Apollon Abapellogopholis means more problems for Bernard Hedges. Pronouncing his name is trouble enough, but when Appoll
Barbarian Librarians
Bernard Hedges' touching faith in the virtues of 5C is often misplaced. The worst seems to have happened when he entrust
Student Princess
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.
It's the Thought that Counts
End-of-term at Fenn Street, and the staff wait for their traditional presents from their forms. Bernard's anticipation a
They're Off
Bernard's attempts to teach maths by using betting as an example earns him admiration from not only 5C but a man who jus
Common Law
It's 5C to the rescue when Sharon is attacked on the common going home. Suspicion falls on Potter the Caretaker but how
Panalal Passes By
Bernard's efforts to stimulate interest in the Parent-teacher Association ends in chaos when Panalal, a young Indian boy
The Sporting Life
Bernard's new job as sports master gives him the chance to help Eric Duffy solve a problem. Then Eric decides that one g
Norman's Conquest
Potter the caretaker fought in the North Africa regiment during World War II - known as the "desert rats". So when Form
X Certificate
Fenn Street is having an open day and each class must contribute, even 5C. The only problem is that no-one told Bernard.
The Decent Thing
After a particularly raucous night out, Bernard wakes up in a strange bed in a state of alcoholic confusion. Things get
The Generation Gap
Potter's on the warpath as someone has painted his wellies but 5C claim innocence. Bernard tries to get them interested
Life Without Doris
Miss Ewell entertains an offer of migrating to Australia and the staff and kids rejoice. But if she goes then her role a
The School Captain
The Headmaster, Mr Cromwell, decides to divide the school into houses. But Bernard discovers that 5C's voting methods do
Out of the Frying Pan
Fenn Street School dinners are not very appetising, and teachers and pupils alike are avoiding them. Bernard does his be
Mixed Doubles
The Headmaster invites the staff out to dinner to celebrate his birthday - at their own expense. Abbott endeavours to co
Dress Circle
The staff arrange an outing to the theatre for the fifth form. But the redoubtable Miss Ewell dampens the enthusiasm of
Ag Bow Rumber
A new term starts at Fenn Street and this means even more trouble for Bernard Hedges. Apart from the day-to-day hazards
Stitches and Hitches
Bernard gets engaged and Abbott gets appendicitis.
Knick Knack Taffy Whack
Why does one set about weighing Fenn Street School? It seems that Bernard believes that acts like this will help prepare
Enter Mister Sibley
Duffy enters the embraces of the cold and harsh world outside school and finds it cold and harsh.
It's a St Bernard's Life
When Smithy falls ill in the country, Bernard sees Reigate in all its rustic glory. He is quite smitten and dreams of th
Two and Two Make Nun
Maureen feels rejected, not only by Sir but now by Monsignor Sopwith.
The Honour of the School
Bernard has an annoying habit of being honourable - even when playing golf. But what of his pupils? When Duffy invites S
Cromwell's Last Stand
When "Hank" Abbott, private detective, goes into action, he opens the cupboards that let out the skeletons. One produces
Catch a Falling Drop-Out
Bernard and 5C drop in at the Conservative Club and make new friends. Maureen also makes a new friend, but he is more in
A Star is Born
It takes a face in a thousand to star in an advertising campaign, but Bernard and Potter make it a two-horse race.
The Facts of Life
When Bernard hears Abbott's version of the facts of life - which can only be described as high fiction - he feels that i
Situations Vacant
With the end of the school term approaching, most of Fenn Street's form 5C are already fixed up with jobs, but animal-lo
Peace in Our Time
As 5C break up for the very last time, they prepare to take life by the throat, the shirt, the vest or anything else the
And Everyone Came Too
Bernard and Penny dream of their wedding day: it should be the happiest day of their lives. However, Potter is chief ush
Identitwit
Bernard has to say goodbye to his 5C class at Fenn Street School but his new class (4C) brings some unexpected problems.
The Pruning of Hedges
Bernard has finally decided to leave Fenn Street School, but he finds that resigning is not as simple as he had imagined
Viva La Revolution
All contributions are gratefully accepted when magazine time comes around at Fenn Street School. But headmaster Cromwell
A Rather Nasty Outbreak
Georgie Duffy is nervous. He is due to start his first term at Fenn Street School - three weeks late. But big brother Er
David and Goliath
Bernard Hedges has left Fenn Street School and the gap has been filled by Mr Dix, a living example of everything a teach
A.W.O.L.
Cromwell's yo-yo obsession helps distract him from David's request for new school supplies, including a new television s
What's a Class Between Friends?
When Cromwell succumbs to an attack of administrative megalomania, the Charge of the Light Brigade is cancelled, a class
Our Mr Price
It looks as though Fenn Street will lose yet another teacher when Price applies for a job in industry. But can he really
Black Power
Potter's repeated demands for an assistant are finally heeded, and Sidney Noakes arrives at Fenn Street.
False Alarm
The amalgamation with neighbouring Weaver Street and the possibility of Fenn Street going comprehensive is more than the
Sibley, Mumsie, Dodo and Georgie
For Miss Ewell, life is not exactly a bowl of cherries at the moment. There is the school inspection to be organised, an
United we Sit
Headmaster Cromwell makes a new rule about haircuts and skirts at Fenn Street School. But the kids won't take this lying
Nemesis for Norman
Potter's boasting about his war career gets out of hand when he is chosen to carry the banner at his El Alamein reunion.
Old Fennians Day
Cromwell's latest idea is a school song for the first meeting of his newly-formed Old Fennians Association. With the sta
What Are You Incinerating?
The headmaster's "Clean Up Fenn Street" campaign is in full swing. But when Potter takes on some temporary assistance, a
The Ugly Duckling
Miss Ewell gets her "mountie", Miss Petting her mandarin and Daisy her "prince".
Cup Fever
Fenn Street School makes sporting history when its football team reaches the semi-final of the district cup. But Miss Ew
Please Give Generously
When Fenn Street School holds a charity walk for the local "old and needy", the staff are confident of its success. But
Blodwyn All Over
When the chairman of the Fenn Street School governors makes rash promises to his "niece", the whole school is affected.
The Price War
Headmaster Cromwell has a new toy to help him communicate with the whole school, but Price does not want to keep in touc
The Fixer
Wedding bells ring out for Miss Ewell and Mr Sibley. Meanwhile, Potter's ding-dong with his wife Ruby ends in a fly-away