TV series

Chalk

Name: Chalk
Released: 1997
Cast: David Bamber, Geraldine Fitzgerald, Nicola Walker, Amanda Boxer, Duncan Preston

1997· 2 seasons· 30 min episodes★ 7.1Ended

On BBC One — From Pola Jones Film Production

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Synopsis

A British television sitcom set in a comprehensive school named Galfast High. Two series written by Steven Moffat were broadcast on BBC1 in 1997. Like his earlier sitcom Joking Apart, it was produced by Andre Ptaszynski. The series focuses upon deputy headteacher Eric Slatt, permanently stressed over the chaos he creates both by himself and some of his eccentric staff. His wife Janet and new English teacher Suzy Travis attempt to help him solve the problems.

Themes

high school high school teacher school principal sitcom workplace comedy

Episodes

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E1 Suzy ArrivesNext upFeb 20, 1997 · 30 min
Synopsis
It's Suzy's first day as a teacher but none of her training has prepared her to cope with Galfast High School. She soon encounters Eric Slatt, the incompetent yet ambitious Deputy Headmaster, who manages to make a bad school worse. There are dead rats in the water tank, a dead teacher in one of the classrooms and the pupils are revolting in every sense of the word.
E2 The InterviewFeb 27, 1997 · 30 min
Synopsis
Eric Slatt has applied for a headship and so has his current headmaster, Mr. Nixon. Eric is desperate to move away from Galfast High School, so he'll go to any lengths to make sure he gets a new job.
Guest stars: Paul Brooke (Max)
E3 The Staff MeetingMar 6, 1997 · 30 min
Synopsis
A disillusioned pupil is interviewed on local radio and rumours begin to spread about Galfast High School. A television news crew turns up to investigate the rumours while the staff are having a meeting. Eric Slatt has finds himself trapped and in desperate need of a trip to the toilet.
E4 Both Called EricMar 13, 1997 · 30 min
Synopsis
One of the sixth formers at Galfast High School becomes a mother, but who is the father ? Surely it can't be Eric Slatt ? And who is 'Pumpman' ?
Guest stars: Damien Matthews (Jason Cockfoster)
E5 The InspectionMar 20, 1997 · 30 min
Synopsis
The school is about to be inspected, so Eric Slatt has started to panic. He becomes even more panic-stricken when he finds that all of the pupils have disappeared.
E6 MotherMar 27, 1997 · 30 min
Synopsis
Eric Slatt is worried when his mother threatens to pay a visit. He's afraid that details of his childhood, which he would rather keep hidden, will be revealed. He also has to cope with the annual football match between pupils and staff.