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Big School

Series Overview

A comedy about a dysfunctional staff room, unrequited love and interactive whiteboards set in an urban secondary school. Chemistry teacher Mr. Church is hopelessly in love with the school's new French teacher, who in turn is being chased by a lothario gym teacher.

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Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.

EndedScripted
Original Network
BBC One
Episodes & Seasons

2 Seasons • 12 Episodes

30 min per episode

Air Date Window

2013 – 2014

Premiered: Fri, Aug 16, 2013

Created By
David WalliamsDavid Walliams

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Fri, Oct 10, 2014

Season 2, Episode 6: “Episode 6”

Unnatural disaster strikes Miss Postern's classroom when Mr Barber spends the night there.

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

Big School: Launch Trailer - BBC OneOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2013-08-02

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Matt Lipsey

Screenplay & Story

Kevin Cecil, Tim Inman, Andrew Dawson, Steve Dawson, David Walliams

Original Score & Music

David Arnold, Michael Price

Film Editing

Robin Peters

Producers

Mark Freeland, Jo Sargent, David Walliams

Department Leadership Roster

Matt Lipsey

Matt Lipsey

Director

Tim Inman

Writer

Andrew Dawson

Writer

Steve Dawson

Writer

Robin Peters

Editor

Jo Sargent

Producer

David Walliams

David Walliams

Writer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: 15

15: Suitable only for 15 years and over.

International Certification Matrix

United Kingdom (BBFC)15

Suitable only for 15 years and over.

Australia (ACB)M

Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Big School.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Big School

Key facts, seasons breakdown, and credits for search engines and AI assistants.

What is Big School about?

A comedy about a dysfunctional staff room, unrequited love and interactive whiteboards set in an urban secondary school. Chemistry teacher Mr. Church is hopelessly in love with the school's new French teacher, who in turn is being chased by a lothario gym teacher.

How many seasons does Big School have?

Big School comprises 2 seasons available to explore.

Who stars in Big School?

Key cast members in Big School include David Walliams, Catherine Tate, Frances de la Tour, Philip Glenister, Steve Speirs.

Who created or directed Big School?

Big School was developed and directed by Matt Lipsey.