The Grammar School: A Secret History: Story, Cast and Series Facts

Story and premise

The British grammar schools provided five consecutive prime ministers as well as many high fliers in industry, science and the arts. Yet at the height of their success they were phased out. Featuring David Attenborough and Joan Bakewell amongst many others, this two-part series uses personal stories and rare archive to reveal the secret history of some of Britain's most successful schools, whose aim was to give the very best education to talented children - whatever their background.

Series details

• Title: The Grammar School: A Secret History
• Format: Documentary
• Language: English
• Premiere date: 2012-01-05
• Final broadcast date listed: 2012-01-12
• Status in TVmaze: Ended
• Network listed by TVmaze: BBC Four
• Network country: United Kingdom
• Typical episode runtime: 60 minutes
• TVMaze ID: 21410
• TVDB ID: 255011

Seasons in the TVmaze catalogue

• Season 1: premiered 2012-01-05; final listed air date 2012-01-12; episode order: 2.

Source and licence

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