Season 4 • Episode 21
LatestWedding bells ring out for Miss Ewell and Mr Sibley. Meanwhile, Potter's ding-dong with his wife Ruby ends in a fly-away flourish.
A hapless but caring teacher tries to control his class of unruly kids. The teacher sees much good and potential in his pupils, much to the dismay of his fellow teachers who have lost hope in these kids.
Acting
Richard Davies' exasperated warmth anchors every scene.
Writing
Larbey and Esmonde balance slapstick with genuine heart.
Creators
John Esmonde, Bob Larbey
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This launched the 'school sitcom' template that influenced everything from Welcome Back, Kotter to Bad Education.
Deryck Guyler's caretaker Norman Potter was so popular he got his own spin-off series, though it flopped.
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