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Series using personal stories and archive footage to reveal the secret history of the British grammar school system, whose aim was to give the best education to talented children.

The British grammar schools provided five consecutive prime ministers as well as many high fliers in industry, science and the arts. Yet at the height of their success they were phased out.

Featuring David Attenborough and Joan Bakewell amongst many others, this two-part series uses personal stories and rare archive footage to reveal the secret history of some of Britain's most successful schools, whose aim was to give the very best education to talented children - whatever their background.

1 hour

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Tue 20 Sep 2016 23:00

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Producer Steve Humphries
Director Steve Humphries

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