Hope and Glory (1999–2000)

TV ShowEndedBBC OneDrama3 seasons, 16 episodes
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Plot

Ian George, the head of an exclusive school, is asked to take a look at Hope Park Comprehensive School, which is in special measures, and asked to confirm its closure. The outgoing head breaks down during his farewell speech and delivers an emotional rant against the students, telling them how worthless they are. After meeting staff and pupils, George believes there is some hope for the school. The show was inspired by a real head teacher named William Atkinson.

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Episodes by season

Season016Episodes1999Aired—Season avg
  1. S01E01Episode 1June 1, 1999—
  2. S01E02Episode 2June 29, 1999—
  3. S01E03Episode 3July 6, 1999—
  4. S01E04Episode 4July 13, 1999—
  5. S01E05Episode 5July 20, 1999—
  6. S01E06Episode 6July 27, 1999—

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

Season024Episodes2000Aired—Season avg
  1. S02E01Hope and Glory S02E01Episode 1June 27, 2000—
  2. S02E02Episode 2July 4, 2000—
  3. S02E03Episode 3July 11, 2000—
  4. S02E04Episode 4July 18, 2000—

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

Season036Episodes2000Aired—Season avg
  1. S03E01Episode 1October 4, 2000—
  2. S03E02Episode 2October 5, 2000—
  3. S03E03Episode 3October 12, 2000—
  4. S03E04Episode 4October 19, 2000—
  5. S03E05Episode 5November 2, 2000—
  6. S03E06Episode 6November 5, 2000—

Season 3 ranked & reviewed

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