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This Man Craig — Storyline
This Man Craig was a TV drama series produced by BBC Scotland and screened over 52 episodes in 1966 and 1967. It was set in a secondary school in the fictional Scottish town of Strathaird. Episodes were filmed at Glasgow’s Bellahouston Academy and Glenwood School.
The series dealt with the everyday issues affecting both staff and pupils at Strathaird School, and in particular the titular character, idealistic science teacher and housemaster Ian Craig.
The first series was shown over 26 episodes between January 7 1966 and July 1 1966. The second series was shown over 26 episodes between September 17 1966 and March 21 1967.
Only one episode is known to be still in existence in the BBC archives. The opening sequence showed him driving over the Forth Road Bridge, which at the time was newly built and a Scottish cultural icon.
Cast & Crew
- Starring: Brian Pettifer, John Cairney, Leonard Maguire
This Man Craig — Series Details
| First Air Date | 1966-01-01 |
| Seasons | 2 |
| Episodes | 52 |
| Genre | series |
| Language | English |
| Network | BBC One |
| Status | Ended |
This Man Craig — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: With Luv from Rosie (1966-01-07) — Robertson, the Headmaster, gives Craig the unpleasant task of stopping an older woman teacher from using the strap on her pupils.
- E2: Patterson (1966-01-14) — When a boy is shoved down a flight of stairs and knocked out it falls to Craig to prove what everyone already knows – that the deed was done by the school 'hard case', Kenny Patter
- E3: The Search (1966-01-21) — The death of a loved one is hard to accept at any age. For thirteen year old Hamish it is the beginning of a night of terror.
- E4: A Wise Father (1966-01-28) — Obsession can corrupt a man. Allied to jealousy it threatens to destroy Alec McGregor's whole way of life.
- E5: Dougie (1966-02-04) — The most popular boy at Strathaird School should have no problems, but Dougie Seaton has plenty. As a natural leader he does what he likes: shirks lessons, not pay his debts and l
- E6: Girl in a Thousand (1966-02-11) — Through her outrageous schemes for bending school discipline, Chris Elliott clashes head-on with Ian Craig and the rest of the teaching staff.
- E7: Three's Company (1966-02-18) — The small American community at Strathaird becomes the focus of a 'Yanks – Go Home' campaign.
- E8: Live Like a Man (1966-02-25) — Davy Murchie is a late developer, though hitherto he has been as much of a 'rough diamond' as the rest of Lower Four. Now, at fourteen, he is showing a passion for mathematics, co
- E9: A Lower Deep (1966-03-04) — On the face of it Mr. Griffin seems a fine acquisition to the teaching staff. But before he can settle down he clashes violently with a bright boy called Innes. His savage reacti
- E10: Sticks and Stones (1966-03-11) — When Keith Mitchell keeps having one cold after another, Ian Craig's suspicions that he is playing truant are well founded – but the reasons go deeper than he suspects.
- E11: Big Fall (1966-03-18) — The death of one of the pupils creates an atmosphere of suspicion and distrust at Strathaird School.
- E12: The Bike (1966-03-25) — Angus Galbraith works a neglected farm. Because his poverty is masked by pride he rejects as charity Craig's efforts to provide his son with a bicycle.
- E13: Time For Protest (1966-04-01) — Craig is in trouble after accepting an invitation to speak at a political meeting.
- E14: The Key to it All (1966-04-08) — A probationer teacher cannot control a difficult class. How far has the school the right to protect her from publicity?
- E15: Tall, Fat and Ugly (1966-04-15) — Wallace Welton is bullied by the other boys, given a nickname and generally knocked around.
- E16: A Rough Passage (1966-04-22) — Charles Houston, an undergraduate, comes to Strathaird as a temporary teacher. He is given a rough passage before he learns how to translate his idealist theories into practice.
- E17: The Expedition (1966-04-29)
- E18: The Romantic (1966-05-06) — Sixteen-year-old Jane Brewer has a row with her history teacher which brings her to the notice of Ian Craig, her Housemaster. He treats her sympathetically, but in doing so become
- E19: Certain Standards (1966-05-13) — Brenda Graham returns to Strathaird as housekeeper at the Big House, once her family home. Extravagant and condescending, she insists on maintaining 'certain standards'.
- E20: Two Thousand a Year (1966-05-20) — Alec McKinlay, a miner's son, is one of Craig's brighter pupils. Opposition to his going to University comes from an expected source – and an unexpected one.
- E21: A Question of Biology (1966-05-27) — Sally Scott is both precocious and vulnerable, hiding her shyness behind a facade of extrovert gaiety. One day when she writes a poem she is surprised to find that it shocks Ian C
- E22: Mates (1966-06-03) — Francis Cook, nicknamed 'Wee Bonkers' by his classmates because of his bookishness and old-fashioned manner, is moved to another form. Here he teams up with Fisher, one of the Sch
- E23: The Rubbing Rag (1966-06-10)
- E24: Whose Pigeon? (1966-06-17) — Robin Kyle runs off to the Highlands. Who is responsible for his disappearance? His Parents? The garage where he has been sent on an educational scheme? Or the School itself?
- E25: The Golden Key to Knowledge (1966-06-24) — Arriving quietly in Strathaird, Ivor Fallon, an apparently charming man, singles out a woman teacher as his natural victim for a particularly ruthless venture.
- E26: Old Flame (1966-07-01) — Kenneth Woodburn is preparing a glossy tourist film in Scotland. An old flame of Margaret Craig, he stirs up not only the school, but Craig's family life as well.
Season 2
- E1: The Day Before School (1966-09-17) — During the confusion and excitement of the day before Starthaird School reopens, the Headmaster and Ian Craig are faced with a head-on clash between two teachers demanding the same
- E2: Early Days (1966-09-24) — In his determination not to interfere with the decisions of his children, John Douglas may be offering them a dangerous kind of freedom.
- E3: The Time Waster (1966-10-01) — Hughie Bell; total school attendance this term – one hour and ten minutes. A normal absence, or is there another reason? Ask Mrs. Bell – if you can get a straight answer!
- E4: Swimmer in a Shallow Cup (1966-10-08) — Relying on past fame as a rugby international Harry Tasker allows his weaknesses to be covered up by his colleagues at Strathaird, until his responsibility for an accident brings m
- E5: The Trolls (1966-10-15) — At school twelve year old Lizzie Tait is the despair of her teachers. At home she has grown used to the constant bickering of her parents, and sets about turning the garden shed i
- E6: Surgery (1966-10-22) — A twelve year old boy is suffering acute nervous strain. For Ian Craig and fellow housemaster Ben Collingwood this means a forceful investigation.
- E7: Period of Adjustment (1966-11-05) — An English girl with all the outward symptoms of a snob boarding school education finds herself a wretched misfit in the more informal atmosphere of Strathaird
- E8: The Good Chemist (1966-11-12) — Should Tom Morocco, tired of teaching, set up as an industrial chemist in a competitive business world? The Craigs have sharply differing views.
- E9: Sons of McCall (1966-11-19) — After years of living in the shadow of his brother, Bob McCall's sense of injustice and inadequacy could have tragic consequences.
- E10: Nurinder (1966-11-26) — A Sikh girl, Nurinder, is to return to India to be married. A simple arrangement – except that at school Nurinder has acquired too much independence of thought.
- E11: What Made Sammy? (1966-12-03) — The 'tycoon' of Strathaird School is thirteen year old Sammy McDougall. But will his gift for a fast deal lead him to success or disaster?
- E12: 'I' (1966-12-10) — A school newspaper with a difference – topical, controversial, witty and dedicated to the truth at any price. A head-on clash with authority… and censorship is inevitable.
- E13: Fresh Off the Boat (1966-12-17) — There are dangerous possibilities when fifteen year old Jenny Maddox tries to turn her fantasies into reality.
- E14: The Pirate Cut (1966-12-24) — Why does a teenage boy wear long, VERY long hair? Bobby Donaldson's exaggerated hair style scarcely matches his unassuming manner.
- E15: Pressures (1967-01-03) — The Director of Education wants Ian Craig to apply for a new job. Pressure, both subtle and blatant, is put upon Craig to try and influence his decision.
- E16: The Water Baby (1967-01-10) — Anna Jancowska is Scottish in all but name and parentage. Although not a brilliant girl she gets through her school work by sheer determination. And this same determination helps
- E17: The Tinks (1967-01-17) — Good brakes and swift reflexes enable Ian Craig to avoid a nasty accident when a boy dashes in front of his car. The boy, Joey Mackie, and his younger brother Stevie have been run
- E18: Then There Were Nine (1967-01-24) — Margaret Craig has ten small children in her charge. Then one goes missing….
- E19: There's Got to be a Fire Somewhere (1967-01-31) — Ian Craig is obliged to examine his liberal views on life after a chance meeting with a young woman.
- E20: You Can Choose Your Friends (1967-02-07) — Violette Johns is a valued member of the French department at Strathaird School until the desperate state of her private life begins to affect her judgment as a teacher.
- E21: Stevie (1967-02-14) — At thirteen it is hard to be aware of adults' problems, and Stevie's bewilderment has repercussions which threaten Ian Craig's career.
- E22: The Day's Run (1967-02-21) — Long distance running calls on the last reserves of strength and energy. For young Dougal Ramsay the strain may bring irreparable damage.
- E23: Chris and the Wheelbarrow (1967-02-28) — Chris Elliott, a senior pupil at Strathaird, has had many brushes with authority during her school career, but her clash with teacher Edgar Albyn is potentially the most serious.
- E24: Another School of Thought (1967-03-07) — Iain MacDonald, a boy from an island in the Outer Hebrides, finds the life of Strathaird and the mainland in general bewildering and troubling.
- E25: The Moffatt Foundation (1967-03-14) — Money is stolen. Mysterious gifts are distributed. The Robin Hood campaign of the two small Moffatt boys could get dangerously out of hand.
- E26: Two by Two (1967-03-21) — When Ian Craig 'volunteers' to take charge of preparations for the school cruise he faces problems, large and small, that are increasingly distracting, absorbing and complex.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does This Man Craig have? 2 season(s) with 52 episodes.
Where can I watch This Man Craig? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
