Tomkinson's Schooldays (1976)
New boarder Tomkinson is thoroughly miserable at Graybridge public school where he has to fight the grizzly bear,get nailed to the wall on St Tadger's Day and do the bidding of Grayson,also known as School Bully. When his mother refuses to let him come home he makes several attempts to escape,all unsuccessful,but after winning the Thirty Mile Hop against a rival (Buddhist) public school he is promoted to School Bully when Grayson leaves for Eton.
Director: Jim Franklin
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 30 min
Release Date: January 7, 1976
Cast
- Michael Palin - Tomkinson / Headmaster / TV Introducer / Mr Craffitt
- Terry Jones - Mr. Ellis / Bear / Mr. Moodie / Director
- Gwen Watford - Mummy
- Ian Ogilvy - Grayson
- John Wentworth - Chaplain
- Sarah Grazebrook - Maid
- Chai Lee - Suki
- Terence Denville - Man
Screenplay
Editing: Ray Millichope
Production: BBC
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Jim Franklin
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Tomkinson's Schooldays about?
- New boarder Tomkinson is thoroughly miserable at Graybridge public school where he has to fight the grizzly bear,get nailed to the wall on St Tadger's Day and do the bidding of Grayson,also known as School Bully. When his mother refuses to let him come home he makes several attempts to escape,all unsuccessful,but after winning the Thirty Mile Hop against a rival (Buddhist) public school he is promoted to School Bully when Grayson leaves for Eton.
- Who directed Tomkinson's Schooldays?
- Tomkinson's Schooldays was directed by Jim Franklin.
- Who stars in Tomkinson's Schooldays?
- Tomkinson's Schooldays stars Michael Palin, Terry Jones, Gwen Watford, Ian Ogilvy, John Wentworth, Sarah Grazebrook.
- How long is Tomkinson's Schooldays?
- Tomkinson's Schooldays has a runtime of 30m (30 minutes).
- What genre is Tomkinson's Schooldays?
- Tomkinson's Schooldays is a Comedy film.
- Where was Tomkinson's Schooldays produced?
- Tomkinson's Schooldays was produced in United Kingdom.