Book of the Week - The Old Boys' Network
Tim Pigott-Smith reads the journal kept by Dr John Rae during his years as the headmaster of Westminster School from 1970 to 1986
Book of the Week - The Old Boys' Network - Episode 1
Tim Pigott-Smith reads the journal kept by Dr John Rae during his years as the headmaster of Westminster School from 1970 to 1986.
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Book of the Week - The Old Boys' Network - Episode 2
When he was interviewed for the job, Rae was not sure what stance he took on illegal drugs, but in a famously liberal school his battle against drug users was a constant challenge.
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Book of the Week - The Old Boys' Network - Episode 3
Dr Rae becomes increasingly involved in the national debate on education, but it is inflation rather than politics that presents the sternest challenge.
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Book of the Week - The Old Boys' Network - Episode 4
During a typical day, Dr Rae was called on to deal with everyone from the scholar who steals books to the Prime Minister.
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Book of the Week - The Old Boys' Network - Episode 5
Dr Rae wonders whether he is as well qualified for the job as a colleague who is reputed to have killed a man with his bare hands when he was a member of the SOE in WWII.
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