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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.
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Episodes by season
Season01
- S01E01The VisitFebruary 24, 1987—The South African ambassador Van der Git and his wife intend to enroll their son at Hardwicke House, unaware of the chaos within.
- S01E02First Day of TermFebruary 25, 1987—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
- S01E03Interview Day—A selection of teachers are being interviewed for Head of Curriculum. Fowl sets about sabotaging his opponents, Ms Crabbe and Moose.
- S01E04Prize Giving—Parents arrive for the annual Prizegiving. Outside, Slasher and his gang set to work stripping all of the parked cars.
- S01E05Old Boys—On the day commencing exams, two ex-students that Mr Fowl sent to Borstal come to pay a visit.
- S01E06Inspector 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 Inspecto
- S01E07Passion 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 Sams
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