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Hearts and Minds

TV·1995–1995·1 season, 4 episodes·Channel 4·Drama·Created by Jimmy McGovern

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A young teacher begins work at a tough Liverpool comprehensive, where he has to deal with racism, homophobia and his students' poor backgrounds.

Castfull cast & details

Christopher EcclestonChristopher EcclestonDrew MackenzieIan McElhinneyIan McElhinneyAlexDavid HarewoodDavid HarewoodTrevorPeter HallidayPeter HallidayShotgun
Sara Mair-Thomas
Sara Mair-ThomasMoPeter ArmitagePeter ArmitageNorman
Pauline Black
Pauline BlackJoanna
Jonathan Dow
Jonathan DowMaurice

Episodes by season

Season014Episodes1995Aired—Season avg
  1. S01E01Episode 1February 16, 1995—Drew Mackenzie quits his factory job and becomes a teacher at a rough Liverpool comprehensive.
  2. S01E02Episode 2February 23, 1995—
  3. S01E03Episode 3March 2, 1995—
  4. S01E04Episode 4March 9, 1995—

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