Educating Yorkshire

Educating Yorkshire (2013)

EndedDocumentary show

A warm and humorous exploration of what it's like to grow up or work in a secondary school in the heart of a diverse northern community.

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Scheduleevery Thursday at 21:00 (60 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E08Episode 8Oct 24, 2013
S01E07Episode 7Oct 17, 2013
S01E06Episode 6Oct 10, 2013
S01E05Episode 5Oct 3, 2013
S01E04Episode 4Sep 26, 2013
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

Educating Yorkshire premiere?

The premiere of Educating Yorkshire aired on September 5, 2013.

Who produced Educating Yorkshire?

Educating Yorkshire was produced by Twofour Broadcast.

What is the genre of Educating Yorkshire?

Educating Yorkshire is a documentary series.

How many episodes are in Educating Yorkshire?

Educating Yorkshire has a total of 8 episodes.

What is the show about?

Educating Yorkshire follows the daily lives of students and teachers at a school in Dewsbury, West Yorkshire.

Who is the headteacher at Thornhill Academy in Educating Yorkshire?

Jonny Mitchell is the headteacher at Thornhill Academy in Educating Yorkshire.

What is the age range of the students featured in Educating Yorkshire?

The students featured in Educating Yorkshire are between the ages of 11 and 16.

Has Educating Yorkshire won any awards?

Yes, Educating Yorkshire won the BAFTA Television Award for Best Documentary Series in 2014.

Who are some of the teachers featured in Educating Yorkshire?

Some of the teachers featured in Educating Yorkshire include Mr. Burton, Mr. Steer, and Mr. Hennessy.

What is the most popular episode of Educating Yorkshire?

The most popular episode of Educating Yorkshire is Episode 2, which aired on September 12, 2013.

Was Educating Yorkshire filmed in a real school?

Yes, Educating Yorkshire was filmed at a real school in Dewsbury, West Yorkshire.

How long is each episode of Educating Yorkshire?

Each episode of Educating Yorkshire has a runtime of approximately 60 minutes.

What was the inspiration behind Educating Yorkshire?

Educating Yorkshire is part of a larger series, Educating, which aims to provide an insight into the challenges faced by students and staff in modern education.

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