Nick James

The series adapted from children's books by Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver returns for a second season. Based on Winkler's own experiences growing up with dyslexia, but with events transposed from the US to Yorkshire, it also stars the man who was Fonzie as teacher Mr Rock, an understanding counterpoint to Ms Adolf (Felicity Montagu). In today's opener, McKelty ruins Hank's school photograph by spraying him with pop. Hank (Nick James) is determined to get himself cleaned up and back in front of the camera.

New kids' series adapted from books based on Henry "The Fonz" Winkler's schooldays, and featuring the man himself as a cool teacher. Hank (newcomer Nick James) is so mischievous that even his younger sister has disowned him. Although the 12-year-old doesn't let his dyslexia hold him back, a written task from Miss Adolf proves a headache. Will an interactive - rather than a literary - take on his trip to Niagara Falls be enough to please his iron-fisted teacher? Family fun with a talented young cast.

Happy Days hero Henry Winkler co-stars with newcomer Nick James in this terrific comedy-drama adapted from the former's auto-biographical novels about growing up with dyslexia. The result is a fast-paced, funny series following Hank Zipzer, a boy with a lust for life that always trumps both his dyslexia and his mean teacher Miss Adolf. The former Fonz's star quality hasn't dimmed, and he's perfectly cast as rebellious music teacher Mr Rock.

Henry 'the Fonz' Winkler co-wrote the books that this high-energy new British school comedy is based on. Hank is a dyslexic boy (as was Winkler) with a quick mouth, who's given short shrift by an uptight teacher (Felicity Montagu), but finds a kindred spirit in another (Winkler). Hank is played with great sparkle by Nick James, and the series has a warmth that does credit to all involved.