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Chalk (1997)

1997-02-20 · 30m · EN
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A British television sitcom set in a comprehensive school named Galfast High. Two series written by Steven Moffat were broadcast on BBC1 in 1997. Like his earlier sitcom Joking Apart, it was produced by Andre Ptaszynski. The series focuses upon deputy headteacher Eric Slatt, permanently stressed over the chaos he creates both by himself and some of his eccentric staff. His wife Janet and new English teacher Suzy Travis attempt to help him solve the problems.

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Steven MoffatWriterJuliet MayDirector

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David BamberDavid BamberEric SlattGeraldine FitzgeraldGeraldine FitzgeraldJanet SlattNicola WalkerNicola WalkerSuzy TravisAmanda BoxerAmanda BoxerAmanda TrippleyDuncan PrestonDuncan PrestonJ.F. KennedyGeraldine FitzgeraldGeraldine FitzgeraldJanet SlattMartin BallMartin BallDan McGillJohn GrilloJohn GrilloMr. CarkdaleJohn WellsJohn WellsRichard NixonTrevor CooperTrevor CooperDoreen MantleDoreen MantleMarc BannermanMarc Bannerman

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Genre affinityComedyDialogue densityComedyPacingShortDirector preference392733Actor preference342 · 553480 · 239295Country preferenceGb

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What is Chalk about?

A British television sitcom set in a comprehensive school named Galfast High. Two series written by Steven Moffat were broadcast on BBC1 in 1997. Like his earlier sitcom Joking Apart, it was produced by Andre Ptaszynski. The series focuses upon deputy headteacher Eric Slatt, permanently stressed over the chaos he creates both by himself and some of his eccentric staff. His wife Janet and new English teacher Suzy Travis attempt to help him solve the problems.

How long is Chalk?

Chalk has a runtime of 30 minutes.