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Hardwicke House

Hardwicke House

★ 5.2/10•1987•30m•Comedy
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Hardwicke House is a 1987 British sitcom produced by Central Independent Television for ITV. Seven spisodes were made, but the series was so poorly received that only the first two were transmitted. In the large comprehensive school Hardwicke House, the staff of which are as dysfunctional as the pupils. One teacher is a multiple murderer while the deputy headmaster lusts after male pupils. One teacher, Moose Magnusson, is on an extended exchange placement because his own school in Iceland refuses to have him back.

Richard Hall · Writer

John Stroud · Director

Simon Wright · Writer

StatusEnded
Runtime30m
LanguageEN
First Air DateFeb 24, 1987

Episodes

E153m

The Visit

The South African ambassador Van der Git and his wife intend to enroll their son at Hardwicke House, unaware of the chaos within.

Feb 24, 1987

E227m

First Day of Term

As the students and teachers return for a new term, they learn that Mr Fowl has been put in charge of distributing pens and paper from stock. Slasher instructs his new gang to get his hands on these supplies.

Feb 25, 1987

E327m

Interview Day

A selection of teachers are being interviewed for Head of Curriculum. Fowl sets about sabotaging his opponents, Ms Crabbe and Moose.

Mar 3, 1987

E426m

Prize Giving

Parents arrive for the annual Prizegiving. Outside, Slasher and his gang set to work stripping all of the parked cars.

Mar 4, 1987

E526m

Old Boys

On the day commencing exams, two ex-students that Mr Fowl sent to Borstal come to pay a visit.

Mar 10, 1987

E626m

Inspector Calls

Philpott is desperate to pass Inspection, so Flashman lends a helping hand. Fowl, on the other hand, manages to foul it up with the Inspector almost immediately.

Mar 11, 1987

E726m

Passion Play

The students and faculty are putting on a play based on the Last Supper. Fowl insists on playing Jesus, while Moose has decided to play Samson and Savage refuses to wear period dress.

Mar 12, 1987

Actors

Roy Kinnear

Roy Kinnear

Mr Wickham

Pam Ferris

Pam Ferris

Ms Crabbe

Tony Haygarth

Tony Haygarth

Mr Savage

Duncan Preston

Duncan Preston

Moose Magnusson

Gavin Richards

Gavin Richards

Mr Flashman

Granville Saxton

Granville Saxton

Mr Fowl

Roger Sloman

Roger Sloman

Mr Mackintosh

Nick Wilton

Peter Philpott

Kevin Allen

Kevin Allen

Slasher Bates

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