What happens when a headmaster bets on a kid's future like it's a horse race? Class warfare, baby.
Season 1 • Episode 1
LatestA working class single mother appeals to send her son to the best state school in her area. When the headmaster of a local private school hears of her campaign, he is intrigued, and offers her son a place at his school, betting that he can turn the boy's life around.
Acting
Jessie Wallace carries every scene like the working-class hero she is.
Writing
Sharp dialogue that knows exactly which class it's mocking.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was a one-off ITV drama that essentially disappeared after airing, which explains why you've never heard of it despite the stacked cast.
The 'two classes' tagline isn't just about Kyle — it's the entire British education system in four words, and the show knows it.
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