Please Sir!

A put‑upon teacher takes his disruptive inner‑city pupils on an outdoor pursuits holiday. The story is presented as a comedy. It is based on the original TV series and the television programme stars John Alderton, Deryck Guyler and Noel Howlett.

Please Sir! is a television programme presented in a film‑style format, classed as a comedy movie, and is billed as a feature‑length comedy. The title references the well‑known British catch‑phrase, and the production follows the conventions of a light‑hearted cinematic piece rather than a standard episodic series. The story follows a weary teacher who, fed up with the constant disruptions of his inner‑city class, decides to take the pupils on an outdoor‑activities holiday and hopes to improve their behaviour. The excursion is intended to provide a change of scenery and a chance for the students to engage in pursuits away from the classroom. The narrative is built around comedic situations that arise from the clash between the disciplined expectations of the teacher and the unruly behaviour of the youngsters in a rural setting, while the teacher learns something himself. The humour derives from the challenges of managing a group accustomed to city life as they confront unfamiliar outdoor tasks. The programme features performances by John Alderton, Deryck Guyler and Noel Howlett, who bring the central characters to life. Their involvement links the production to its origins, as the comedy is adapted from the earlier television series of the same name, preserving the familiar tone and character dynamics for audiences and continues the legacy of the original series.