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.
Show Info
Schedule: Thursdays at 21:00
(60 min)
Status: Ended
Show Type:
Documentary
Episodes ordered: 2 episodes
Official site: www.bbc.co.uk
(waiting for more votes)
Previous Episode
Episode 2
Episode 1x02; Jan 12, 2012
This part looks at the golden age of the grammar schools in the 1950s and 60s and their sudden demise. With contributions from Michael Wood, Edwina Currie and Michael Portillo.