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"Don’t want to go to school tomorrow. I hate the first day back. I get this kind of knot here." Not the words of a hormonal adolescent, but those of teacher Simon, whining to his mates in the pub. Join Simon, Jenny, Kurt, Brian and Susan for a new term, new students, new drinking games and new teachers …
The lives and lifestyles of a group of young comprehensive school teachers in Bristol forms the backdrop for the second series of this original drama series. Starring Andrew Lincoln, Teachers is set in the fictional Summerdown Comprehensive, where a mix of seasoned and young teachers and some raucous pupils makes for some humorous incidents. Set as much out of the classroom as in it, this is a contemporary light-hearted series where the staff find their lives just as problematic after school.
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15 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
After watching Teachers Series One, I didn't think there could be any improvement and I was cautious of watching series two just in case it wasn't as good. My fears were unfounded. Series Two is a million miles better than the thoroughly outstanding Series One.
Series One featured Simon as the princpal character and the plot lines seemed to revolve around him. Don't get me wrong, Simon's great, but there is only so much you can stand of his whining, laziness and sheer incompetance. Series Two reconises this and Simon, whilst still being a main character, takes a step backwards to let the other character's stories come across. Indeed, Simon's utter incompetance and hatred of teaching is eclipsed by English NQT Penny who has had a boob job on hire purchase and knows nothing about literature or teaching.
Plot wise there are some cracking story lines ranging from: Kurt trying to dump Carol; Brian dealing with teaching Liz's lippy daughter; Susan falling out with Jenny over persistant naturist Alex, her new boyfriend; Simon finally doing the romantic thing that viewers have been waiting for and announcing his love for Susan, who turns him down flatly; Brian questioning his sexuality; normally sensible Susan acting first like a teenager in love and then like a child having a tantrum; Simon and Jenny united against Penny; Bob dressed like a pillock; Simon's departure; Matt's arrival; Susan sleeping with Brian; and Kurt getting back with Carol. Phew! I'm in the wrong profession methinks!
This is definitely a fantasic buy. Roll on Third Series DVD and the fourth series on TV!
Series One featured Simon as the princpal character and the plot lines seemed to revolve around him. Don't get me wrong, Simon's great, but there is only so much you can stand of his whining, laziness and sheer incompetance. Series Two reconises this and Simon, whilst still being a main character, takes a step backwards to let the other character's stories come across. Indeed, Simon's utter incompetance and hatred of teaching is eclipsed by English NQT Penny who has had a boob job on hire purchase and knows nothing about literature or teaching.
Plot wise there are some cracking story lines ranging from: Kurt trying to dump Carol; Brian dealing with teaching Liz's lippy daughter; Susan falling out with Jenny over persistant naturist Alex, her new boyfriend; Simon finally doing the romantic thing that viewers have been waiting for and announcing his love for Susan, who turns him down flatly; Brian questioning his sexuality; normally sensible Susan acting first like a teenager in love and then like a child having a tantrum; Simon and Jenny united against Penny; Bob dressed like a pillock; Simon's departure; Matt's arrival; Susan sleeping with Brian; and Kurt getting back with Carol. Phew! I'm in the wrong profession methinks!
This is definitely a fantasic buy. Roll on Third Series DVD and the fourth series on TV!
15 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
You don't have to be a teacher to love Teachers.
I have watched this program through all three series and it has just got better and better.
It is filmed in the style of a fly-on-the wall documentary, with interesting camera angles and a rough and ready feel. More often than not, the funniest action is in the background, so you'd better pay attention! Don't worry if you miss something, you can happily watch these episodes over and over without getting bored.
The teachers act like kids, the kids act like disapproving adults and the overall effect is to get me laughing like I've never laughed before.
To top it off, the soundtrack is a well chosen collection of mostly brit-pop music that will keep your feet tapping throughout.
If you liked the first series, which is already out on DVD, this one is a must. This series will happily stand alone though, so you won't be lost if you start with series 2.
You'll not be disappointed with this, I promise.
I have watched this program through all three series and it has just got better and better.
It is filmed in the style of a fly-on-the wall documentary, with interesting camera angles and a rough and ready feel. More often than not, the funniest action is in the background, so you'd better pay attention! Don't worry if you miss something, you can happily watch these episodes over and over without getting bored.
The teachers act like kids, the kids act like disapproving adults and the overall effect is to get me laughing like I've never laughed before.
To top it off, the soundtrack is a well chosen collection of mostly brit-pop music that will keep your feet tapping throughout.
If you liked the first series, which is already out on DVD, this one is a must. This series will happily stand alone though, so you won't be lost if you start with series 2.
You'll not be disappointed with this, I promise.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This is my favourite Series of Teachers. With Simon (the main character) now taking a backseat, this series allows the other characters to develop. Most notibly Brian & Kirk, who are like a Morecombe & Wise double-act, getting the most laughs from this series.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
part 2
Quite similar to the first season. Same characters, same stories, a bit repetitive if you watch all of it in just a few days.
Published 2 months ago by Charlotte Salomon
Still getting high grades....
Series 2 of Teachers continues in the same well-acted, finely edited pacey way as series 1. This is a great ensemble cast, and the central premise of the staff being worse-behaved,... Read more
Published on 5 May 2009 by purple diva
education has never been so interesting...
I wish my teachers had been as amusing as this. I wish my school had been as amusing as this, but sadly, it wasn't. Read more
Published on 30 Nov 2003
Excellent
If you liked the recently shown third series of Channel 4's comedy-drama Teachers, you'll love this. Read more
Published on 8 Nov 2003 by Chris
Better than the first....
I began watching Teachers, as a kid of twelve, partway through the first series. It soon became apparent to me that Kurt and Brian, were far more amusing than watching Simon moan... Read more
Published on 30 Oct 2003 by "august880"
Not excellent but very good
The first series of teachers was pure, indiluted class. The third (which is still airing on telly)is for the most part dissapointing. Read more
Published on 21 Oct 2003
Must see
If you enjoyed the first series then this is a must. If however you're like me and the only reason you watched was because of Andrew Lincoln then I'm afraid to say that he leaves... Read more
Published on 19 Sep 2003
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