Class Dismissed (TV series)
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| Genre | Comedy |
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| Narrated by | Bill Turnbull |
| Theme music composer | Guy Rowland |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 12 |
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| Cinematography | Peter Edwards |
| Editor(s) | Russell Beeden |
| Running time | 15 minutes |
| Production company(s) | CBBC Productions |
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| Picture format | HDTV 1080i |
| Original release | 1 February 2016 – Present |
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Class Dismissed is a British children's sketch comedy series created by Luke Beddows, Stephen M Collins and Andy Potter. The series is produced by CBBC Productions and has run from 2016. The show has aired one series, which started on February 1, 2016[1] and a second series is in production.[2] The series follows 'a school day at the fictional Dockbridge High, where 'nothing out of the ordinary ever happens' – unless you count the stunt diving supply teachers, explosive science classes and hazardous baked bean moments!'.[3] The show features an ensemble cast, similar to Horrible Histories consisting of Richard David-Caine, Marvyn Dickinson, Marie Lawrence, Thomas Nelstrop, Dan Starkey, Sam Battersea and Velile Tshabalala with a supporting cast of Harvey Virdi and Jamie Rose-Monk.
Production
Class Dismissed was first announced in 2014, as part of CBBC's 2015 commissions, despite not airing until 2016. 12 episodes were ordered.[4] A second series or 12 episodes was announced as part of CBBC's 2016 commissions.[5] CBBC joined with BBC Writersroom to find sketch writers for series one[6] and will again be doing this for series two.[7]
Cast
Main cast
| Starring Actor | Roles |
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| Richard David-Caine | Mr Nasal, Mark, Mrs. Mark, Mr Christopher |
| Marvyn Dickinson | Mr Konnundrum, Bouncer, Mr. Oakley, Emily's Dad, Kev, Mr Schofield |
| Thomas Nelstrop | Mr Capp, Mr Hart, Mrs Plimpton, Kev |
| Dan Starkey | Mr Weed, Sir Stanley Bleacher, Dave, Mr Potter, Mr Windlow |
| Velile Tshabalala | Miss Franks, Jasmine's Mum, Miss Clover |
| Sam Battersea | Miss Davis, Mrs Macintyre, Miss Dior-Durant, Miss Goldfish |
| Marie Lawrence | Miss Flip, Miss Bolton, Mrs Dogsbody, Whizz Pinkham |
Supporting cast
The supporting cast mostly play minor roles and appear infrequently.
| Supporting Actor | Roles |
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| Harvey Virdi | Miss Crampon, Miss Spray, Mrs Beddows, Mrs Collie, Mrs Haqvindeer |
| Jamie-Rose Monk | Mrs Tucker, Magda, Mrs Collins, Miss Openshaw |
References
- ↑ "First Day of Term, Class Dismissed - Credits - BBC - CBBC".
- ↑ Kitchener, Shaun (12 February 2016). "WATCH: The Apprentice and The Cube parodied in Class Dismissed as second series confirmed".
- ↑ Guide, British Comedy. "Class Dismissed - CBBC Sitcom".
- ↑ "BBC - CBBC Productions celebrates a raft of new in-house commissions - Media Centre".
- ↑ "BBC - CBBC Productions announce new commissions and recommissions for 2016 - Media Centre".
- ↑ "CBBC and BBC Writersroom seeking new sketch writers". 14 May 2015.
- ↑ "BBC - CBBC and BBC Writersroom - Class Dismissed Sketch Writing Initiative - Writers Room".