Jamie's Dream School

Series 1 | Episode 1 | Jamie's Dream School

Watch this episode now on 4oD Jamie's Dream School: Robert Winston

David Starkey hopes to inspire the class with some seventh-century 'bling' from the Staffordshire Hoard. A traditionalist, he plans to take a firm hand with bad behaviour, but he gets off to a difficult start when he and a student trade insults.

Professor Robert Winston, a doctor, scientist and founding father of IVF, wants to try a hands-on approach, so he has the kids dissecting rats and a pig.

Meanwhile Rolf Harris, one of our best-loved artists, demonstrates how to paint like an impressionist and makes an instant impression on a student who loves using a spray can.

And round-the-world yachtswoman Ellen MacArthur takes four of the kids on a sailing expedition, leading them to start opening up about why they flunked.

But with the project just begun, Jamie already has a crisis on his hands: while David Starkey demands that the students' behaviour is addressed, head teacher John D'Abbro thinks it might be the distinguished historian who needs to be disciplined.

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Date Time Channel
Wednesday 02 March 2011 Channel 4

Last Shown

Date Time Channel
Wednesday 02 March 2011 9PM Channel 4
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