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Hope and Glory (1999–2000) — drama on BBC One
About Hope and Glory
Hope and Glory ended on November 5, 2000, after its third season. The series concluded its run on BBC One, bringing the story to a close. It was a drama series that aired from June 22, 1999, to November 5, 2000, and depicted the efforts to revive a struggling school.
Hope and Glory was a drama set in an educational environment, focusing on the challenges faced by Hope Park Comprehensive School. The show followed Ian George, the head of an exclusive school, as he was asked to assess and decide the future of the troubled institution. When he visited, he encountered disaffected students and staff, and learned about the school's difficulties, including a derelict sixth form and unused music equipment. Over time, Ian believed there was hope for the school, and with the help of staff, he worked to address its issues, identify student talents, and foster relationships among staff and pupils. The series portrayed the school's struggles and successes, highlighting themes of hope and renewal.
The cast included Lenny Henry as Ian George, Amanda Redman as Debbie Bryan, Sara Stephens as Sally Bell, and Gillian Kearney as Kitty Burton. Each episode had a runtime of approximately 60 minutes.
Hope and Glory episode schedule
16 aired
Aired · 16
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| November 5, 2000 | S3·E6 | Episode 6 |
| November 2, 2000 | S3·E5 | Episode 5 |
| October 19, 2000 | S3·E4 | Episode 4 |
| October 12, 2000 | S3·E3 | Episode 3 |
| October 5, 2000 | S3·E2 | Episode 2 |
| October 4, 2000 | S3·E1 | Episode 1 |
| July 18, 2000 | S2·E4 | Episode 4 |
| July 11, 2000 | S2·E3 | Episode 3 |
| July 4, 2000 | S2·E2 | Episode 2 |
| June 27, 2000 | S2·E1 | Episode 1 |
| July 27, 1999 | S1·E6 | Episode 6 |
| July 20, 1999 | S1·E5 | Episode 5 |
| July 13, 1999 | S1·E4 | Episode 4 |
| July 6, 1999 | S1·E3 | Episode 3 |
| June 29, 1999 | S1·E2 | Episode 2 |
| June 22, 1999 | S1·E1 | Episode 1 |