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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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Please Sir! Season 1 Episode 1 - The Welcome Mat
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    #1 - The Welcome Mat

    S1:E1

    When newly-qualified teacher Bernard Hedges arrives at Fenn Street Secondary Modern School to start his first job, even he hasn't bargained on what awaits him.

    Director:Mike Stuart
    Writers:Bob Larbey, John Esmonde

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  2. Please Sir! Season 1 Episode 2 - A Picture of Innocence
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    #2 - A Picture of Innocence

    S1:E2

    Bernard Hedges has to use all his tact when a member of the art club produces some stunning life studies of one of his unruly class - in the nude.

    Director:Mike Stuart
    Writers:Bob Larbey, John Esmonde

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  3. Please Sir! Season 1 Episode 3 - Maureen Bullock Loves Sir
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    #3 - Maureen Bullock Loves Sir

    S1:E3

    Things start hotting up for Bernard Hedges when a pupil gets a crush on him. He thinks that he is settling into the district rather well, but when Maureen Bullock is seen leaving his new flat the rumours begin to fly.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Please Sir! Season 1 Episode 4 - A Near Greek Tragedy
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    #4 - A Near Greek Tragedy

    S1:E4

    Apollon Abapellogopholis means more problems for Bernard Hedges. Pronouncing his name is trouble enough, but when Appollon rings the school fire alarm he decides to take firm measures with the boy.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Please Sir! Season 1 Episode 5 - Barbarian Librarians
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    #5 - Barbarian Librarians

    S1:E5

    Bernard Hedges' touching faith in the virtues of 5C is often misplaced. The worst seems to have happened when he entrusts them with the library key in order to look after the library, outside school hours.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Please Sir! Season 1 Episode 6 - Student Princess
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    #6 - Student Princess

    S1:E6

    An old flame from Bernard's student days turns up as a trainee teacher. She disrupts not only his life but 5C's as well.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Please Sir! Season 1 Episode 7 - It's the Thought that Counts
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    #7 - It's the Thought that Counts

    S1:E7

    End-of-term at Fenn Street, and the staff wait for their traditional presents from their forms. Bernard's anticipation at the thought of what he might get from 5C is tempered by the news that the injured Mr Wiggins will be fit to return as 5C's form master next term.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Please Sir! Season 2 Episode 1 - They're Off
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    #8 - They're Off

    S2:E1

    Bernard's attempts to teach maths by using betting as an example earns him admiration from not only 5C but a man who just happens to be painting the classroom walls.

    Director:Mark Stuart
    Writers:Bob Larbey, John Esmonde

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  9. Please Sir! Season 2 Episode 2 - Common Law
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    #9 - Common Law

    S2:E2

    It's 5C to the rescue when Sharon is attacked on the common going home. Suspicion falls on Potter the Caretaker but how can he prove his innocence?

    Director:Mark Stuart
    Writers:Bob Larbey, John Esmonde

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  10. Please Sir! Season 2 Episode 3 - Panalal Passes By
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    #10 - Panalal Passes By

    S2:E3

    Bernard's efforts to stimulate interest in the Parent-teacher Association ends in chaos when Panalal, a young Indian boy, joins 5C.

    Director:Mark Stuart
    Writers:Bob Larbey, John Esmonde

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  11. Please Sir! Season 2 Episode 4 - The Sporting Life
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    #11 - The Sporting Life

    S2:E4

    Bernard's new job as sports master gives him the chance to help Eric Duffy solve a problem. Then Eric decides that one good turn deserves another.

    Director:Mark Stuart
    Writers:Bob Larbey, John Esmonde

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  12. Please Sir! Season 2 Episode 5 - Norman's Conquest
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    #12 - Norman's Conquest

    S2:E5

    Potter the caretaker fought in the North Africa regiment during World War II - known as the "desert rats". So when Form 5C get the chance to adopt an animal, they decide on a Jerboa, otherwise known as a desert rat and decide to call him Norman.

    Director:Mark Stuart
    Writers:Bob Larbey, John Esmonde

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  13. Please Sir! Season 2 Episode 6 - X Certificate
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    #13 - X Certificate

    S2:E6

    Fenn Street is having an open day and each class must contribute, even 5C. The only problem is that no-one told Bernard.

    Director:Mark Stuart
    Writers:Bob Larbey, John Esmonde

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  14. Please Sir! Season 2 Episode 7 - The Decent Thing
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    #14 - The Decent Thing

    S2:E7

    After a particularly raucous night out, Bernard wakes up in a strange bed in a state of alcoholic confusion. Things get worse when he discovers the bed belongs to Sharon's mother.

    Director:Mark Stuart
    Writers:Bob Larbey, John Esmonde

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  15. Please Sir! Season 2 Episode 8 - The Generation Gap
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    #15 - The Generation Gap

    S2:E8

    Potter's on the warpath as someone has painted his wellies but 5C claim innocence. Bernard tries to get them interested in caring for geriatrics but the enthusiasm is lacking.

    Director:Mark Stuart
    Writers:Bob Larbey, John Esmonde

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  16. Please Sir! Season 2 Episode 9 - Life Without Doris
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    #16 - Life Without Doris

    S2:E9

    Miss Ewell entertains an offer of migrating to Australia and the staff and kids rejoice. But if she goes then her role as Deputy Headteacher needs filling and Mr Price has his eye on it.

    Director:Mark Stuart
    Writers:Bob Larbey, John Esmonde

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  17. Please Sir! Season 2 Episode 10 - The School Captain
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    #17 - The School Captain

    S2:E10

    The Headmaster, Mr Cromwell, decides to divide the school into houses. But Bernard discovers that 5C's voting methods do not run along the normal lines.

    Director:Mark Stuart
    Writers:Bob Larbey, John Esmonde

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  18. Please Sir! Season 2 Episode 11 - Out of the Frying Pan
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    #18 - Out of the Frying Pan

    S2:E11

    Fenn Street School dinners are not very appetising, and teachers and pupils alike are avoiding them. Bernard does his best to remedy the situation, but he discovers Mr Potter is in league with the cook.

    Director:Mark Stuart
    Writers:Bob Larbey, John Esmonde

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  19. Please Sir! Season 2 Episode 12 - Mixed Doubles
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    #19 - Mixed Doubles

    S2:E12

    The Headmaster invites the staff out to dinner to celebrate his birthday - at their own expense. Abbott endeavours to copy Duffy's technique with the opposite sex, but after a night out with Maureen Bullock, he only lands himself in trouble with the police.

    Director:Mark Stuart
    Writers:Bob Larbey, John Esmonde

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  20. Please Sir! Season 2 Episode 13 - Dress Circle
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    #20 - Dress Circle

    S2:E13

    The staff arrange an outing to the theatre for the fifth form. But the redoubtable Miss Ewell dampens the enthusiasm of all concerned by disapproving of the choice of dress of some of the pupils.

    Director:Mark Stuart
    Writers:Bob Larbey, John Esmonde

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  21. Please Sir! Season 3 Episode 1 - Ag Bow Rumber
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    #21 - Ag Bow Rumber

    S3:E1

    A new term starts at Fenn Street and this means even more trouble for Bernard Hedges. Apart from the day-to-day hazards of teaching 5C, he has to prepare his unruly bunch for their imminent launching on an unsuspecting world. As prospective school leavers, 5C have to consider their future prospects.

    Director:Mark Stuart
    Writers:Bob Larbey, John Esmonde

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  22. Please Sir! Season 3 Episode 2 - Stitches and Hitches
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    #22 - Stitches and Hitches

    S3:E2

    Bernard gets engaged and Abbott gets appendicitis.

    Director:Mark Stuart
    Writers:Bob Larbey, John Esmonde

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  23. Please Sir! Season 3 Episode 3 - Knick Knack Taffy Whack
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    #23 - Knick Knack Taffy Whack

    S3:E3

    Why does one set about weighing Fenn Street School? It seems that Bernard believes that acts like this will help prepare 5C for their entry into the great, wide world at the end of this term.

    Director:Mark Stuart
    Writers:Bob Larbey, John Esmonde

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  24. Please Sir! Season 3 Episode 4 - Enter Mister Sibley
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    #24 - Enter Mister Sibley

    S3:E4

    Duffy enters the embraces of the cold and harsh world outside school and finds it cold and harsh.

    Director:Mark Stuart
    Writers:Bob Larbey, John Esmonde

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  25. Please Sir! Season 3 Episode 5 - It's a St Bernard's Life
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    #25 - It's a St Bernard's Life

    S3:E5

    When Smithy falls ill in the country, Bernard sees Reigate in all its rustic glory. He is quite smitten and dreams of the idyllic married life there, but his fiance, Penny, dreams otherwise.

    Director:Mark Stuart
    Writers:Bob Larbey, John Esmonde

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Best Episodes Summary

"The Welcome Mat" is the best rated episode of "Please Sir!". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Mike Stuart and written by Bob Larbey, John Esmonde, it aired on 11/8/1968. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "A Picture of Innocence".