Please Sir! Series 1, Episode 4 - A Near Greek Tragedy - British Comedy Guide (original) (raw)
Troublesome pupil Abapellogopholis returns to school for the first time during the term, having been detained on judicial matters. He doesn't take kindly to Mr Hedges' attemptes at discipline, and calls in his uncle to sort the new teacher out.
Further details
Appollon Abapellogopholis means more problems for Bernard Hedges. Pronouncing his name is trouble enough, but when Appollon rings the school fire alarm he decides to take firm measures with the boy.
Broadcast details
Date
Friday 29th November 1968
Time
8:30pm
Channel
Length
45 minutes
Cast & crew
Cast
| John Alderton | Bernard Hedges |
|---|---|
| Deryck Guyler | Norman Potter |
| Noel Howlett | Mr Morris Cromwell |
| Joan Sanderson | Doris Ewell |
| Richard Davies | Mr Price |
| Erik Chitty | Mr Smith |
| Malcolm McFee | Peter Craven |
| Peter Cleall | Eric Duffy |
| Liz Gebhardt | Maureen Bullock |
| Penny Spencer | Sharon Eversleigh |
| David Barry | Frankie Abbott |
| Peter Denyer | Dennis Dunstable |
Guest cast
| Ann Lancaster | Mrs. Pearce |
|---|---|
| Winifred Braemar | Mrs. Armitage |
| Fred Beauman (as Frederick Beauman) | Uncle Niklos |
| Roger Carey | Appollon Abapellogopholis |
| Alan Mason | Actor |
| Tony Allef | Actor |
Writing team
| John Esmonde | Writer |
|---|---|
| Bob Larbey | Writer |
Production team
| Mark Stuart | Director |
|---|---|
| Mark Stuart | Producer |
| Bryce Walmsley | Production Designer |