Goodbye Mr Chips

A gentle, bittersweet life story that unfolds slowly, rewarding patience with quiet emotional depth and a sense of passing time.

Created by

Alexander Baron

Genres

Drama

Starring

Roy Marsden, Anne Kristen, Peter Baldwin

Overview

Goodbye Mr Chips is a 1984 BBC television miniseries based on James Hilton's 1934 novella of the same name. Adapted by Alexander Baron and directed by Gareth Davies, the six-episode serial stars Roy Marsden as the title character. Over several decades throughout the late 19th-century and early 20th-century, Mr Charles Chipping rises from a shy, nervous teacher to the beloved, revered headmaster of Brookfield School, with his life and career shaped by his love for his wife and his unwavering dedication to his students.

How it feels

Melancholic, warm and earnest. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Aging, education, love, grief

Content

Mild violence. No gore, sexual content or swearing.

Note

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