Harrow: A Very British School (2013)
It's the start of another year at the elite public college Harrow School. We follow West Acre boarding house and its arrival of 66 new inhabitants. See how the boys get on througout the school year as House Master Martin Smith helps the freshman "shells" adapt to the demands of a busy new regime.
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Episodes
- 1 1. Shells, Beaks and Boaters2013-09-04Documentary following staff and pupils at the all-boys' institution. Filmed over the course of a year, the programme explores the most eccentric customs and traditions of the publi
- 2 2. House Proud2013-09-11The pupils compete in the annual Glees & Twelves competition - an a cappella sing-off held in front of the whole school - but the much-fancied West Acre house is rocked by a sporti
- 3 3. It's Showtime2013-09-18It's halfway through the summer term, and sixth-former Shrai is nervous as he becomes the first boy to ever direct a house play. It's an exciting but daunting honour, given West Ac
- 4 4. Aliens on the Hill2013-09-25As the autumn term draws to a close, sixth-formers Hugh and Henry reflect on some of the school's eclectic range of traditions. They include Contio Latino, an annual event which re
- 5 5. Welcome to the Family2013-10-02This term, music scholar Henry is responsible for organizing West Acre's entry in the annual inter-house orchestral competition. With West Acre's reputation as the most musical hou
- 6 6. A Military Operation2013-10-09West Acre House is about to be put to the test again. This time, the inhabitants will be marching in the inter-house army drill competition. Unfortunately, this is not an event the
- 7 7. The Common Touch2013-10-16Speech Day culminates with the finals of the inter-house relay races, and with national sprint superstar Joel on their team, West Acre is hoping for a happy ending to the term. But
- 8 8. Goodbye Mr Smith2013-10-30It's midway through the summer term, a sad time for everyone in the house as housemaster Martin Smith prepares to retire. The term comes to an emotional end with the traditional ho
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Miles JuppSelf - NarratorImages
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