Chalk

Chalk

A British television sitcom set in a comprehensive school named Galfast High. Two series written by Steven Moffat were broadcast on BBC1 in 1997. Like his earlier sitcom Joking Apart, it was produced by Andre Ptaszynski. The series focuses upon deputy headteacher Eric Slatt, permanently stressed over the chaos he creates both by himself and some of his eccentric staff. His wife Janet and new English teacher Suzy Travis attempt to help him solve the problems.

Comedy

Seasons

1. Suzy Arrives

Air Date: 1997-02-20

It's Suzy's first day as a teacher but none of her training has prepared her to cope with Galfast High School. She soon encounters Eric Slatt, the incompetent yet ambitious Deputy Headmaster, who manages to make a bad school worse. There are dead rats in the water tank, a dead teacher in one of the classrooms and the pupils are revolting in every sense of the word.

2. The Interview

Air Date: 1997-02-27

Eric Slatt has applied for a headship and so has his current headmaster, Mr. Nixon. Eric is desperate to move away from Galfast High School, so he'll go to any lengths to make sure he gets a new job.

3. The Staff Meeting

Air Date: 1997-03-06

A disillusioned pupil is interviewed on local radio and rumours begin to spread about Galfast High School. A television news crew turns up to investigate the rumours while the staff are having a meeting. Eric Slatt has finds himself trapped and in desperate need of a trip to the toilet.

4. Both Called Eric

Air Date: 1997-03-13

One of the sixth formers at Galfast High School becomes a mother, but who is the father ? Surely it can't be Eric Slatt ? And who is 'Pumpman' ?

5. The Inspection

Air Date: 1997-03-20

The school is about to be inspected, so Eric Slatt has started to panic. He becomes even more panic-stricken when he finds that all of the pupils have disappeared.

6. Mother

Air Date: 1997-03-27

Eric Slatt is worried when his mother threatens to pay a visit. He's afraid that details of his childhood, which he would rather keep hidden, will be revealed. He also has to cope with the annual football match between pupils and staff.

1. New Student

Air Date: 1997-09-17

A new student named Ronald Langham spends a week at the school.

2. Amanda

Air Date: 1997-09-24

An inspector from the Local Education Authority visits the school to investigate financial irregularities.

3. Bungee

Air Date: 1997-10-01

Eric Slatt criticises Maureen Bullivant during morning assembly. Later, at the parents' evening, he has reason to regret his harsh words.

4. Dream

Air Date: 1997-10-08

Eric and Suzy both have a dream after a new pupil starts at the school.

5. Exam

Air Date: 1997-10-15

Exams are approaching, and Eric Slatt has to go and upset the school's star pupil.

6. Party

Air Date: 1997-10-22

It's the end of term, and the staff are looking forward to celebrating.

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Rating

6.5/10

Release Date

1997-02-20

Episodes

12 (2 seasons)

Status

Ended

Cast

David Bamber

David Bamber

Eric Slatt

Geraldine Fitzgerald

Geraldine Fitzgerald

Janet Slatt

Nicola Walker

Nicola Walker

Suzy Travis

Amanda Boxer

Amanda Boxer

Amanda Trippley

Duncan Preston

Duncan Preston

J.F. Kennedy

Martin Ball

Martin Ball

Dan McGill

John Grillo

John Grillo

Mr. Carkdale

John Wells

John Wells

Richard Nixon

Damien Matthews

Damien Matthews

Jason Cockfoster

Production Companies

Pola Jones Film Production