Compelling drama from screenwriter Colin Welland set in a city comprehensive school of low expectations and ambitions. Pupil Latimer does not conform to the macho culture and is labeled a homosexual, leading to bullying by both the pupils and some of the teachers.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Clive SwiftMax Fielder | Max Fielder |
| FFrank HeatonPeter Latimer | Peter Latimer |
 George A. CooperTed Crampton | Ted Crampton |
 Bill DeanArthur Foster | Arthur Foster |
| CColin EdwynnAlan Johnson | Alan Johnson |
| AArthur LambertReg Harris | Reg Harris |
 John MalcolmTom Rathbone | Tom Rathbone |
 Tony MelodyJack Scott | Jack Scott |
 Tom O'ConnorBill Webley | Bill Webley |
 Jack ShepherdJack Youngman | Jack Youngman |
| KKenneth WatsonPhilip Staines | Philip Staines |
 Colin WellandLennie Brown | Lennie Brown |
 Geoffrey WhiteheadRoy Gifford | Roy Gifford |