Please Sir! - Series 2

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They're Off

1 - They're Off

Air Date: September 20, 1969

Bernard's attempts to teach maths by using betting as an example earns him admiration from not only 5C but a man who just happens to be painting the classroom walls.

Common Law

2 - Common Law

Air Date: September 27, 1969

It's 5C to the rescue when Sharon is attacked on the common going home. Suspicion falls on Potter the Caretaker but how can he prove his innocence?

Panalal Passes By

3 - Panalal Passes By

Air Date: October 4, 1969

Bernard's efforts to stimulate interest in the Parent-teacher Association ends in chaos when Panalal, a young Indian boy, joins 5C.

The Sporting Life

4 - The Sporting Life

Air Date: October 11, 1969

Bernard's new job as sports master gives him the chance to help Eric Duffy solve a problem. Then Eric decides that one good turn deserves another.

Norman's Conquest

5 - Norman's Conquest

Air Date: October 18, 1969

Potter the caretaker fought in the North Africa regiment during World War II - known as the "desert rats". So when Form 5C get the chance to adopt an animal, they decide on a Jerboa, otherwise known as a desert rat and decide to call him Norman.

X Certificate

6 - X Certificate

Air Date: October 25, 1969

Fenn Street is having an open day and each class must contribute, even 5C. The only problem is that no-one told Bernard.

The Decent Thing

7 - The Decent Thing

Air Date: November 1, 1969

After a particularly raucous night out, Bernard wakes up in a strange bed in a state of alcoholic confusion. Things get worse when he discovers the bed belongs to Sharon's mother.

The Generation Gap

8 - The Generation Gap

Air Date: November 8, 1969

Potter's on the warpath as someone has painted his wellies but 5C claim innocence. Bernard tries to get them interested in caring for geriatrics but the enthusiasm is lacking.

Life Without Doris

9 - Life Without Doris

Air Date: November 15, 1969

Miss Ewell entertains an offer of migrating to Australia and the staff and kids rejoice. But if she goes then her role as Deputy Headteacher needs filling and Mr Price has his eye on it.

The School Captain

10 - The School Captain

Air Date: November 22, 1969

The Headmaster, Mr Cromwell, decides to divide the school into houses. But Bernard discovers that 5C's voting methods do not run along the normal lines.

Out of the Frying Pan

11 - Out of the Frying Pan

Air Date: November 29, 1969

Fenn Street School dinners are not very appetising, and teachers and pupils alike are avoiding them. Bernard does his best to remedy the situation, but he discovers Mr Potter is in league with the cook.

Mixed Doubles

12 - Mixed Doubles

Air Date: December 6, 1969

The Headmaster invites the staff out to dinner to celebrate his birthday - at their own expense. Abbott endeavours to copy Duffy's technique with the opposite sex, but after a night out with Maureen Bullock, he only lands himself in trouble with the police.

Dress Circle

13 - Dress Circle

Air Date: December 13, 1969

The staff arrange an outing to the theatre for the fifth form. But the redoubtable Miss Ewell dampens the enthusiasm of all concerned by disapproving of the choice of dress of some of the pupils.