John Challen Trailers
Simulation Exercise TrailerLifelike TrailerAfter the Solo Trailer
Total trailers found: 4
14 March 1974
Frank Windsor plays the titular head of a school with an increasingly tenuous grip on his position. Intriguingly, given that that it was made 40 years ago, Headnaster shows how little has changed in teaching, given its focus on the conflict between old and modern teaching methods, as well as the eternal jockeying for position amongst teaching staff.
25 November 1975
"The voice will make its effect. And it will, undoubtedly, be very touching. But, tell me: after his voice has broken, can you make anything of him then?
29 January 1984
'They're no trouble', says the head-master, 'just give them something simple and undemanding to do - just keep their heads down'.
26 January 1980
The producer and director are delighted with their television play about a comprehensive school. It seems truthful, authentic, really lifelike.