Britain's Secondary Modern Schools

Summary At the Francis Combe Academy in Watford, Melvyn looks back to the 1960s and a time when passing or failing an exam, the Eleven Plus, could map out a child's future. Former Francis Combe pupil Bernie Batchelor comes face-to-face with his mischievous 12 year old former self. Former TV presenter, Marylyn Mason, recounts how her failure at the Eleven Plus drove her to work harder in later life. And pioneering film maker John Krish, who made a documentary about this very school back in 1962, shares his memories of filming at the school.

S1.E15 ∙ Britain's Secondary Modern Schools

Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : Melvyn Bragg John Krish Les Dennis Derek Martin

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Genres : Documentary

Release date : Sep 22, 2011

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Language : English

Filming locations : UK

Production companies : BBC Manchester

Summary At the Francis Combe Academy in Watford, Melvyn looks back to the 1960s and a time when passing or failing an exam, the Eleven Plus, could map out a child's future. Former Francis Combe pupil Bernie Batchelor comes face-to-face with his mischievous 12 year old former self. Former TV presenter, Marylyn Mason, recounts how her failure at the Eleven Plus drove her to work harder in later life. And pioneering film maker John Krish, who made a documentary about this very school back in 1962, shares his memories of filming at the school.

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Genres : Documentary

Release date : Sep 22, 2011

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Language : English

Filming locations : UK

Production companies : BBC Manchester

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