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This Man Craig

1966

Seasons & Episodes

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EP1 The Day Before School Sep 17, 1966

During the confusion and excitement of the day before Starthaird School reopens, the Headmaster and Ian Craig are faced with a head-on clash between two teachers demanding the same job.

EP2 Early Days Sep 24, 1966

In his determination not to interfere with the decisions of his children, John Douglas may be offering them a dangerous kind of freedom.

EP3 The Time Waster Oct 01, 1966

Hughie Bell; total school attendance this term - one hour and ten minutes. A normal absence, or is there another reason? Ask Mrs. Bell - if you can get a straight answer!

EP4 Swimmer in a Shallow Cup Oct 08, 1966

Relying on past fame as a rugby international Harry Tasker allows his weaknesses to be covered up by his colleagues at Strathaird, until his responsibility for an accident brings matters into the open.

EP5 The Trolls Oct 15, 1966

At school twelve year old Lizzie Tait is the despair of her teachers. At home she has grown used to the constant bickering of her parents, and sets about turning the garden shed into a beautiful retreat just like the housecraft flat at school. How she goes about this sets Ian Craig a real problem.

EP6 Surgery Oct 22, 1966

A twelve year old boy is suffering acute nervous strain. For Ian Craig and fellow housemaster Ben Collingwood this means a forceful investigation.

EP7 Period of Adjustment Nov 05, 1966

An English girl with all the outward symptoms of a snob boarding school education finds herself a wretched misfit in the more informal atmosphere of Strathaird

EP8 The Good Chemist Nov 12, 1966

Should Tom Morocco, tired of teaching, set up as an industrial chemist in a competitive business world? The Craigs have sharply differing views.

EP9 Sons of McCall Nov 19, 1966

After years of living in the shadow of his brother, Bob McCall's sense of injustice and inadequacy could have tragic consequences.

EP10 Nurinder Nov 26, 1966

A Sikh girl, Nurinder, is to return to India to be married. A simple arrangement - except that at school Nurinder has acquired too much independence of thought.

EP11 What Made Sammy? Dec 03, 1966

The 'tycoon' of Strathaird School is thirteen year old Sammy McDougall. But will his gift for a fast deal lead him to success or disaster?

EP12 'I' Dec 10, 1966

A school newspaper with a difference - topical, controversial, witty and dedicated to the truth at any price. A head-on clash with authority... and censorship is inevitable.

EP13 Fresh Off the Boat Dec 17, 1966

There are dangerous possibilities when fifteen year old Jenny Maddox tries to turn her fantasies into reality.

EP14 The Pirate Cut Dec 24, 1966

Why does a teenage boy wear long, VERY long hair? Bobby Donaldson's exaggerated hair style scarcely matches his unassuming manner.

EP15 Pressures Jan 03, 1967

The Director of Education wants Ian Craig to apply for a new job. Pressure, both subtle and blatant, is put upon Craig to try and influence his decision.

EP16 The Water Baby Jan 10, 1967

Anna Jancowska is Scottish in all but name and parentage. Although not a brilliant girl she gets through her school work by sheer determination. And this same determination helps her win a place in the Strathaird swimming team. But her father is determined that his daughter shall do better still.

EP17 The Tinks Jan 17, 1967

Good brakes and swift reflexes enable Ian Craig to avoid a nasty accident when a boy dashes in front of his car. The boy, Joey Mackie, and his younger brother Stevie have been running away after raiding a nearby grocer's shop. Craig is surprised to find that Joey is a new boy at Strathaird AND a member of his own House. Term is already ten days old but Joey has not yet put in an appearance. Craig soon becomes involved with both the Mackie boys - and with their aggressive father.

EP18 Then There Were Nine Jan 24, 1967

Margaret Craig has ten small children in her charge. Then one goes missing....

EP19 There's Got to be a Fire Somewhere Jan 31, 1967

Ian Craig is obliged to examine his liberal views on life after a chance meeting with a young woman.

EP20 You Can Choose Your Friends Feb 07, 1967

Violette Johns is a valued member of the French department at Strathaird School until the desperate state of her private life begins to affect her judgment as a teacher.

EP21 Stevie Feb 14, 1967

At thirteen it is hard to be aware of adults' problems, and Stevie's bewilderment has repercussions which threaten Ian Craig's career.

EP22 The Day's Run Feb 21, 1967

Long distance running calls on the last reserves of strength and energy. For young Dougal Ramsay the strain may bring irreparable damage.

EP23 Chris and the Wheelbarrow Feb 28, 1967

Chris Elliott, a senior pupil at Strathaird, has had many brushes with authority during her school career, but her clash with teacher Edgar Albyn is potentially the most serious.

EP24 Another School of Thought Mar 07, 1967

Iain MacDonald, a boy from an island in the Outer Hebrides, finds the life of Strathaird and the mainland in general bewildering and troubling.

EP25 The Moffatt Foundation Mar 14, 1967

Money is stolen. Mysterious gifts are distributed. The Robin Hood campaign of the two small Moffatt boys could get dangerously out of hand.

EP26 Two by Two Mar 21, 1967

When Ian Craig 'volunteers' to take charge of preparations for the school cruise he faces problems, large and small, that are increasingly distracting, absorbing and complex.
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Synopsis

This Man Craig was a TV drama series produced by BBC Scotland and screened over 52 episodes in 1966 and 1967. It was set in a secondary school in the fictional Scottish town of Strathaird. Episodes were filmed at Glasgow’s Bellahouston Academy and Glenwood School. The series dealt with the everyday issues affecting both staff and pupils at Strathaird School, and in particular the titular character, idealistic science teacher and housemaster Ian Craig. The first series was shown over 26 episodes between January 7 1966 and July 1 1966. The second series was shown over 26 episodes between September 17 1966 and March 21 1967. Only one episode is known to be still in existence in the BBC archives. The opening sequence showed him driving over the Forth Road Bridge, which at the time was newly built and a Scottish cultural icon.

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StyleSk8r At first rather annoying in its heavy emphasis on reenactments, this movie ultimately proves fascinating, simply because the complicated, highly dramatic tale it tells still almost defies belief.
Leoni Haney Yes, absolutely, there is fun to be had, as well as many, many things to go boom, all amid an atmospheric urban jungle.
Marva-nova Amazing worth wacthing. So good. Biased but well made with many good points.
Logan By the time the dramatic fireworks start popping off, each one feels earned.