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Hope And Glory - Complete Series 1, 2 And 3
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Editorial
Synopsis
Ian Gorge is a successful head teacher who has taken a post at Hope Park Comprehensive, a school that is so low in standard that it on the verge of being closed down. Ian Gorge and his staff have the tough job to change it round. Includes the complete episodes from all three series.
Pleasant, inoffencisive. Lightheated tragedy?
Review date: 2007-10-05 Rating: 6 out of 10
In many way Hope and Glory is a typical rescue the failing school drama. Lenny Henry takes the lead role as head teacher. Lenny is never going to win a BAFTA, but when he keeps a straight face he is convincing enough in the role.
The real star for me was Clive Russel who plays a paranoid deputy headmaster in the first two series. His portrayal of the tragi-comic character lights up the show.
The supporting cast, generally does a excellent job. The school has a genuine feel about it. The plotlines are simple and very real.
While there is plenty to raise a smile throughout this drama there is a lot of tradgedy as well.
I would recommend this to most people. Approach it as a drama as well as a comedy, then I think you will enjoy it.
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Product Details/Specifications
Actor(s):
Clive Russell
Lenny Henry
Amanda Redman
Creators:
Lenny Henry (Primary Contributor)
Amanda Redman (Primary Contributor)
Recording label: Cinema Club
Manufacturer: Cinema Club
EAN: 5014138303150
Binding: DVD
Number of items: 5
Format: PAL,
Release date: 2006-05-15
Aspect ratio: 1.77:1
Audience rating: Suitable for 12 years and over
Region code: 2
Running time: 792 minutes
Theatrical release date: 1999
Language: English (Subtitled)
Language: English (Original Language)