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In his final TV role, Arthur Lowe (Dad's Army, Pardon the Expression) plays a popular but old-fashioned mathematics master attempting and largely failing to keep order among the unruly boys of Form IIIA at Burgrove Preparatory School, in the fictional rural town of Wilminister. Set in the 1940s, A.J. Wentworth, B.A. skilfully adapts the writings of H.F. Ellis which first appeared in diary form in Punch and later in The New Yorker, before being published in book form; the character of the beleaguered schoolmaster, played to perfection by Lowe, was inspired by Ellis's own experiences as a teacher.
The mild-mannered, accident-prone Mr. Wentworth shows an unceasing dedication to the school and its reputation. But he has two major adversaries to deal with: Burgrove's headmaster, the snobbish Reverend R.G. Saunders (Harry Andrews), better known as 'Squid' by the pupils, and the formidable, frequently combative Matron (Marion Mathie)...
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By Mikex
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Quite a blast from the past! Arthur Lowe's last TV series, and perhaps not up to what had gone before (Dad's Army in particular), but it is a channce to see a bit more of the sort of character that he played so well.
Nice to see the period settings properly observed.
Nice to see the period settings properly observed.
21 of 23 people found the following review helpful
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A lovely, gentle comedy, based on a series of beautifully crafted short stories, this is not for those who prefered the Dads Army of Jones hanging from a tower or disguised as a log, but for anyone who loved the interplay of Mainwaring and Wilson, or appreciated the more subtle character based comedy of that show, this is the perfect send-off for one of Britain's all-time great comic actors. Lowe as the absent-minded, old-fashioned prep school teacher barely in control of his 3A class is perfectly cast and rises to the occasion, but the entire cast are excellent.
16 of 18 people found the following review helpful
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Ilove the bumbling good intentions of this character played by the imitable Arthur Lowe .
All his characters are similar from Mr Mainwaring to this inept school master. A gentle comedy, very funny pity there was only the one disk.
All his characters are similar from Mr Mainwaring to this inept school master. A gentle comedy, very funny pity there was only the one disk.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Nostalgic
I loved this series. It brought back memories of a wonderful actor and his characterisation of Wentworth cannot be surpassed.
Published 4 days ago by Mr. Philip Cook
3.0 out of 5 stars
Good adaptation but search out the book
This DVD has attracted polarised reviews; I think I understand why. Fans of other Arthur Lowe sitcoms may have been disappointed to find that this is something altogether gentler... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Pismotality
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Nostalgic Fun
I bought this as a gift for a friend who went to prep school in the 50s/60s and he absolutely loved every episode. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Mre B. Benham
5.0 out of 5 stars
Happy viewing
The dvd arrived very quickly despite the Christmas post and I settled down to watch it. Am in the midst of watching it and wanted to say it is a lovely and happy trip down memory... Read more
Published 5 months ago by JULIE ANNE HARRIS
1.0 out of 5 stars
I write a rubbish review with sadness
This is the great Arthur Lowe as a genial likable character. I watched the first two episodes (endured would be more like it) with fast forwarding. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Mr. M. Riordan
1.0 out of 5 stars
SAD
I looked forward to watching this DVD and the excellent Authur Lowe but i was sadly dissapointed.
In my opinion they would have been better to bury the master tape with the... Read more
In my opinion they would have been better to bury the master tape with the... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Stephen
2.0 out of 5 stars
A J Wentworth BA Complete series
[ASIN:B0084D12QQ A.J. Wentworth BA - The Complete Series [DVD] As I love Arthur Lowe as Mainwaring in "Dad's Army" I thought the humour would be similar. I was very disappointed. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Chrissie
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great
Enjoyable. I enjoy watching Arthur Lowe and was interested as this was the last thing he ever did before he went to the great stage in the sky.
Published 9 months ago by Historyman
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good and funny TV serial
This a very short serial, with only six episodes. But it is really marvellous, with great features and a theme that reminds to "Mr. Chipps" adventures. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Jesús Martín Pérez
1.0 out of 5 stars
Sad epitaph for Arthur Lowe
Broadcast posthumously,this is a series that should have been strangled at birth and is a very sad epitaph to the wonderful career of Arthur Lowe. Read more
Published 10 months ago by david
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