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Hardwicke House. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Flashman (Gavin Richards), Moose Magnusson (Duncan Preston), Mr. Mackintosh (Roger Sloman), Mr. Wickham (Roy Kinnear), Mr. Fowl (Granville Saxton), Ms. Crabbe (Pam Ferris), Mr. Savage (Tony Haygarth), Peter Philpott (Nick Wilton). Copyright: Central Independent Television
Hardwicke House

Hardwicke House

  • TV sitcom
  • ITV1
  • 1987
  • 7 episodes (1 series)

Notorious sitcom set in a large comprehensive school. Stars Roy Kinnear, Pam Ferris, Tony Haygarth, Duncan Preston, Gavin Richards and more.

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Blue Murder At St. Trinian's. Copyright: John Harvel Productions / STUDIOCANAL Film

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The Great St. Trinian's Train Robbery. Copyright: Braywild Limited Film

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The Wildcats Of St. Trinian's. Copyright: Wildcat Film Productions Film

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