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   #1 - A Picture of Innocence

   S1:E211/15/1968

   Bernard Hedges has to use all his tact when a member of the art club produces some stunning life studies of one of his unruly class - in the nude.

   Director:Mike Stuart

   Writers:Bob Larbey, John Esmonde

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   Writers:Bob Larbey, John Esmonde
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   #2 - Catch a Falling Drop-Out

   S3:E911/15/1970

   Bernard and 5C drop in at the Conservative Club and make new friends. Maureen also makes a new friend, but he is more interested in dropping out.

   Director:Mark Stuart

   Writers:Bob Larbey, John Esmonde

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   Writers:Bob Larbey, John Esmonde
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   #3 - Dress Circle

   S2:E1312/13/1969

   The staff arrange an outing to the theatre for the fifth form. But the redoubtable Miss Ewell dampens the enthusiasm of all concerned by disapproving of the choice of dress of some of the pupils.

   Director:Mark Stuart

   Writers:Bob Larbey, John Esmonde

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   #4 - Situations Vacant

   S3:E1212/6/1970

   With the end of the school term approaching, most of Fenn Street's form 5C are already fixed up with jobs, but animal-loving Dennis Dunstable still has no apparent future. Then Bernard has a brainwave which looks like the solution.

   Director:Alan Wallis

   Writers:Bob Larbey, John Esmonde

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   #5 - The Decent Thing

   S2:E711/1/1969

   After a particularly raucous night out, Bernard wakes up in a strange bed in a state of alcoholic confusion. Things get worse when he discovers the bed belongs to Sharon's mother.

   Director:Mark Stuart

   Writers:Bob Larbey, John Esmonde

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   #6 - Peace in Our Time

   S3:E1312/13/1970

   As 5C break up for the very last time, they prepare to take life by the throat, the shirt, the vest or anything else they can lay their hands on.

   Director:Alan Wallis

   Writers:Bob Larbey, John Esmonde

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   #7 - Common Law

   S2:E29/27/1969

   It's 5C to the rescue when Sharon is attacked on the common going home. Suspicion falls on Potter the Caretaker but how can he prove his innocence?

   Director:Mark Stuart

   Writers:Bob Larbey, John Esmonde

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   #8 - Student Princess

   S1:E612/13/1968

   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.

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   #9 - They're Off

   S2:E19/20/1969

   Bernard's attempts to teach maths by using betting as an example earns him admiration from not only 5C but a man who just happens to be painting the classroom walls.

   Director:Mark Stuart

   Writers:Bob Larbey, John Esmonde

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    #10 - Norman's Conquest

    S2:E510/18/1969

    Potter the caretaker fought in the North Africa regiment during World War II - known as the "desert rats". So when Form 5C get the chance to adopt an animal, they decide on a Jerboa, otherwise known as a desert rat and decide to call him Norman.

    Director:Mark Stuart

    Writers:Bob Larbey, John Esmonde

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    #11 - The Welcome Mat

    S1:E111/8/1968

    When newly-qualified teacher Bernard Hedges arrives at Fenn Street Secondary Modern School to start his first job, even he hasn't bargained on what awaits him.

    Director:Mike Stuart

    Writers:Bob Larbey, John Esmonde

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    #12 - Barbarian Librarians

    S1:E512/6/1968

    Bernard Hedges' touching faith in the virtues of 5C is often misplaced. The worst seems to have happened when he entrusts them with the library key in order to look after the library, outside school hours.

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    #13 - It's the Thought that Counts

    S1:E712/20/1968

    End-of-term at Fenn Street, and the staff wait for their traditional presents from their forms. Bernard's anticipation at the thought of what he might get from 5C is tempered by the news that the injured Mr Wiggins will be fit to return as 5C's form master next term.

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    #14 - Life Without Doris

    S2:E911/15/1969

    Miss Ewell entertains an offer of migrating to Australia and the staff and kids rejoice. But if she goes then her role as Deputy Headteacher needs filling and Mr Price has his eye on it.

    Director:Mark Stuart

    Writers:Bob Larbey, John Esmonde

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    #15 - Maureen Bullock Loves Sir

    S1:E311/22/1968

    Things start hotting up for Bernard Hedges when a pupil gets a crush on him. He thinks that he is settling into the district rather well, but when Maureen Bullock is seen leaving his new flat the rumours begin to fly.

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    #16 - A Near Greek Tragedy

    S1:E411/29/1968

    Apollon Abapellogopholis means more problems for Bernard Hedges. Pronouncing his name is trouble enough, but when Appollon rings the school fire alarm he decides to take firm measures with the boy.

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    #17 - The Sporting Life

    S2:E410/11/1969

    Bernard's new job as sports master gives him the chance to help Eric Duffy solve a problem. Then Eric decides that one good turn deserves another.

    Director:Mark Stuart

    Writers:Bob Larbey, John Esmonde

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    #18 - The Honour of the School

    S3:E711/1/1970

    Bernard has an annoying habit of being honourable - even when playing golf. But what of his pupils? When Duffy invites Sharon to a half-term Majorcan holiday, will the habit be catching?

    Director:Mark Stuart

    Writers:Bob Larbey, John Esmonde

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    #19 - The Facts of Life

    S3:E1111/29/1970

    When Bernard hears Abbott's version of the facts of life - which can only be described as high fiction - he feels that it is time to teach 5C the facts of life in an adult way.

    Director:Mark Stuart

    Writers:Bob Larbey, John Esmonde

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    #20 - And Everyone Came Too

    S3:E1412/27/1970

    Bernard and Penny dream of their wedding day: it should be the happiest day of their lives. However, Potter is chief usher, class 5C are guests, the meteorological department forecasts snow and there are those inevitable unforeseen problems.

    Director:Mark Stuart

    Writers:Bob Larbey, John Esmonde

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    #21 - Mixed Doubles

    S2:E1212/6/1969

    The Headmaster invites the staff out to dinner to celebrate his birthday - at their own expense. Abbott endeavours to copy Duffy's technique with the opposite sex, but after a night out with Maureen Bullock, he only lands himself in trouble with the police.

    Director:Mark Stuart

    Writers:Bob Larbey, John Esmonde

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    #22 - Ag Bow Rumber

    S3:E19/20/1970

    A new term starts at Fenn Street and this means even more trouble for Bernard Hedges. Apart from the day-to-day hazards of teaching 5C, he has to prepare his unruly bunch for their imminent launching on an unsuspecting world. As prospective school leavers, 5C have to consider their future prospects.

    Director:Mark Stuart

    Writers:Bob Larbey, John Esmonde

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    #23 - The Generation Gap

    S2:E811/8/1969

    Potter's on the warpath as someone has painted his wellies but 5C claim innocence. Bernard tries to get them interested in caring for geriatrics but the enthusiasm is lacking.

    Director:Mark Stuart

    Writers:Bob Larbey, John Esmonde

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    #24 - The School Captain

    S2:E1011/22/1969

    The Headmaster, Mr Cromwell, decides to divide the school into houses. But Bernard discovers that 5C's voting methods do not run along the normal lines.

    Director:Mark Stuart

    Writers:Bob Larbey, John Esmonde

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    #25 - A Star is Born

    S3:E1011/22/1970

    It takes a face in a thousand to star in an advertising campaign, but Bernard and Potter make it a two-horse race.

    Director:Alan Wallis

    Writers:Bob Larbey, John Esmonde

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