The Grammar School: A Secret History

Network:BBC Four

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Aired on Jan 12, 2012, 9:00 PM

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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.

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Status: Ended
Language: English
Runtime: 60 min
Premiered: January 5, 2012
Ended: January 12, 2012
Schedule: Thursday at 9:00 PM

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Episodes (1 Season · 2 Episodes)

Episode 1

Series using personal stories and archive footage to reveal the secret history of the British grammar school system, whose aim was to give the best education to talented children.

Jan 5, 2012

60 min

Episode 2

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.

Jan 12, 2012