Pupils and Teachers in British Cinema - Britmovie

James L · 03-04-2007, 07:45 PM

I'm doing some research on representations of teacher-pupil relationships in British cinema and television - kickstarted by the recent films, The History Boys and Notes on a Scandal.

Some obvious things spring to mind, such as To Sir with Love, Please Sir (groan), The Browning Version(s), and Gregory's Two Girls.

However, if I'd be grateful if anyone can recall any other films and TV shows which have teacher-student relationships as either a main or secondary theme - particularly, as in the case of the recently release films, if they're a bit complicated or transgressive!

Thanks in advance!

Harleybloke · 03-04-2007, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by James L

I'm doing some research on representations of teacher-pupil relationships in British cinema and television - kickstarted by the recent films, The History Boys and Notes on a Scandal.

Some obvious things spring to mind, such as To Sir with Love, Please Sir (groan), The Browning Version(s), and Gregory's Two Girls.

However, if I'd be grateful if anyone can recall any other films and TV shows which have teacher-student relationships as either a main or secondary theme - particularly, as in the case of the recently release films, if they're a bit complicated or transgressive!

Thanks in advance!

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FilmBuffuk · 03-04-2007, 08:58 PM

You don't mean to say you've forgotten "Carry On Teacher", do you?

How about "It's Great to be Young", with Cecil Parker and John Mills?

"The Ghost of St Michael's" (Will Hay)

"The Guinea Pig" (Richard Attenborough)

That should give you a few to start off!

Regards

Nick Dando · 03-04-2007, 09:12 PM

Boys wil be Boys
Goobye Mr Chips
To Serve Them All My Days
Whacko!
Grange Hill
Clockwise

Nick

penfold · 03-04-2007, 09:59 PM

Unman, Wittering and Zygo......Hitchcock's Downhill, Anderson;s If....
You can't get much more transgressive than those....

DB7 · 03-04-2007, 10:14 PM

Term of Trial is an interesting but clunky kitchen sink drama with Olivier and Terence Stamp.

Chris B · 03-04-2007, 10:33 PM

SPARE THE ROD Starring Max Bygraves, Geoffry Keene very serious in its day

orpheum · 04-04-2007, 09:56 AM

another will hay film "Good Morning Boys"

Sgt Dudfoot · 04-04-2007, 05:25 PM

Not to forget the St Trinian films and The Happiest Days Of Your Life (a particular favourite) but these maybe not exactly what you're after. And doesn't Konga have a Professor/Sudent thing going on. And why the 'groan' with Please Sir? One of my favourite sitcom-film crossovers that at the very least has some schoolteacher to student morality within it.

Carmel · 04-04-2007, 05:33 PM

The class of miss Macmichael, great film a bit to much in teacher and pupil relationships though.

Nick Dando · 04-04-2007, 06:06 PM

The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie - film and TV versions.
Chalk with the late John Wells.

Nick

Santonix · 04-04-2007, 06:17 PM

And of course all the Harry Potter films.

glyn horton · 04-04-2007, 06:38 PM

Absolution 1975
Walk a Crooked Path 1970

Both teacher-pupil melodramas

kevjo · 04-04-2007, 09:19 PM

Melody / SWALK

Saucy Turtles Make Terrible Bath Mats Charlie

James L · 05-04-2007, 03:03 PM

Thanks, guys - there are some great titles here, some of which I'm now keen to get hold of. The Class of Miss Macmichael sounds intruiging, although I'm not so sure about Konga (sounds great, though).

I'm particularly interested in depictions of pupil-teacher relationships in non-public schools, and in films that are at the more "realist" end of the spectrum. So if any more spring to mind....

Cheers!

03-04-2007, 07:45 PM	#1
James L Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: UK Posts: 31 Country: iTrader: (2)	Pupils and Teachers in British Cinema I'm doing some research on representations of teacher-pupil relationships in British cinema and television - kickstarted by the recent films, The History Boys and Notes on a Scandal. Some obvious things spring to mind, such as To Sir with Love, Please Sir (groan), The Browning Version(s), and Gregory's Two Girls. However, if I'd be grateful if anyone can recall any other films and TV shows which have teacher-student relationships as either a main or secondary theme - particularly, as in the case of the recently release films, if they're a bit complicated or transgressive! Thanks in advance!

03-04-2007, 09:59 PM	#5
penfold Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bristol Posts: 2,751 Country: iTrader: (0)	Unman, Wittering and Zygo......Hitchcock's Downhill, Anderson;s If.... You can't get much more transgressive than those.... __________________ Bit of a Bay Window, what??

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Chris B Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: west midlands Posts: 83 Country: iTrader: (0)	Spare The Rod SPARE THE ROD Starring Max Bygraves, Geoffry Keene very serious in its day Last edited by Chris B; 03-04-2007 at 10:36 PM.

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03-04-2007, 08:58 PM	#3
FilmBuffuk Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sevenoaks, Kent, UK Posts: 156 Country: iTrader: (10)	You don't mean to say you've forgotten "Carry On Teacher", do you? How about "It's Great to be Young", with Cecil Parker and John Mills? "The Ghost of St Michael's" (Will Hay) "The Guinea Pig" (Richard Attenborough) That should give you a few to start off! Regards

03-04-2007, 09:12 PM	#4
Nick Dando Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Stamford Posts: 679 Country: iTrader: (2)	Boys wil be Boys Goobye Mr Chips To Serve Them All My Days Whacko! Grange Hill Clockwise Nick

03-04-2007, 10:14 PM	#6
DB7 Administrator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Shrops Posts: 5,732 My Mood: Country: iTrader: (10)	Term of Trial is an interesting but clunky kitchen sink drama with Olivier and Terence Stamp.

04-04-2007, 09:56 AM	#8
orpheum Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London Posts: 1,140 Country: iTrader: (4)	another will hay film "Good Morning Boys"

04-04-2007, 05:25 PM	#9
Sgt Dudfoot Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: East Yorkshire Posts: 128 Country: iTrader: (0)	Not to forget the St Trinian films and The Happiest Days Of Your Life (a particular favourite) but these maybe not exactly what you're after. And doesn't Konga have a Professor/Sudent thing going on. And why the 'groan' with Please Sir? One of my favourite sitcom-film crossovers that at the very least has some schoolteacher to student morality within it.

04-04-2007, 05:33 PM	#10
Carmel Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 1,074 Country: iTrader: (8)	The class of miss Macmichael, great film a bit to much in teacher and pupil relationships though.

04-04-2007, 06:06 PM	#11
Nick Dando Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Stamford Posts: 679 Country: iTrader: (2)	The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie - film and TV versions. Chalk with the late John Wells. Nick

04-04-2007, 06:17 PM	#12
Santonix Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Cheshire Posts: 163 Country: iTrader: (0)	And of course all the Harry Potter films.

04-04-2007, 06:38 PM	#13
glyn horton Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: newport Posts: 126 Country: iTrader: (0)	Absolution 1975 Walk a Crooked Path 1970 Both teacher-pupil melodramas

04-04-2007, 09:19 PM	#14
kevjo Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 5 Country: iTrader: (0)	Melody / SWALK Saucy Turtles Make Terrible Bath Mats Charlie

05-04-2007, 03:03 PM	#15
James L Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: UK Posts: 31 Country: iTrader: (2)	Thanks, guys - there are some great titles here, some of which I'm now keen to get hold of. The Class of Miss Macmichael sounds intruiging, although I'm not so sure about Konga (sounds great, though). I'm particularly interested in depictions of pupil-teacher relationships in non-public schools, and in films that are at the more "realist" end of the spectrum. So if any more spring to mind.... Cheers!