Hope and Glory

1999 | 2 seasons | 16 episodes | 5.0 ★ (1)

Hope and Glory
  • Overview

    Hope and Glory is a BBC television drama about a comprehensive school struggling with financial, staffing and disciplinary problems, and faced with closure. It starred Lenny Henry as maverick "Superhead" Ian George, enlisted to turn around the school's fortunes. It was created by Lucy Gannon, who had previously created Soldier Soldier, and was inspired by a real head teacher named William Atkinson.

  • Tagline

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  • First Air Date

    22 June 1999

  • Last Air Date

    05 November 2000

  • Creator

    Lucy Gannon

  • Stars

    Lenny Henry

    Amanda Redman

    Sara Stephens

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