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This Man Craig Season 2

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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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This Man Craig

1966

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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This Man Craig Season 2 Full Episode Guide

Episode 26 - Two by Two
First Aired: March. 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.

Episode 25 - The Moffatt Foundation
First Aired: March. 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.

Episode 24 - Another School of Thought
First Aired: March. 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.

Episode 23 - Chris and the Wheelbarrow
First Aired: February. 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.

Episode 22 - The Day's Run
First Aired: February. 21,1967

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

Episode 21 - Stevie
First Aired: February. 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.

Episode 20 - You Can Choose Your Friends
First Aired: February. 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.

Episode 19 - There's Got to be a Fire Somewhere
Episode 17 - The Tinks
First Aired: January. 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.

Episode 16 - The Water Baby
First Aired: January. 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.

Episode 15 - Pressures
First Aired: January. 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.

Episode 14 - The Pirate Cut
First Aired: December. 24,1966

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

Episode 13 - Fresh Off the Boat
Episode 12 - 'I'
First Aired: December. 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.

Episode 11 - What Made Sammy?
First Aired: December. 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?

Episode 10 - Nurinder
First Aired: November. 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.

Episode 9 - Sons of McCall
First Aired: November. 19,1966

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

Episode 8 - The Good Chemist
First Aired: November. 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.

Episode 7 - Period of Adjustment
First Aired: November. 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

Episode 6 - Surgery
First Aired: October. 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.

Episode 5 - The Trolls
First Aired: October. 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.

Episode 4 - Swimmer in a Shallow Cup
First Aired: October. 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.

Episode 3 - The Time Waster
First Aired: October. 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!

Episode 2 - Early Days
First Aired: September. 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.

Episode 1 - The Day Before School
First Aired: September. 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.

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