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Timothy is elevated to the part of Bottom in an amateur dramatic production of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, which is staged as a comedy for audiences. The show also stars Ronnie Corbett in a leading role and delivers a memorable performance.

Bottom of the Class is a comedy episode that forms part of a larger programme. It is presented as a single instalment rather than a series, and its format is that of a televised sketch or short drama. The title hints at a school‑related theme, but the piece itself centres on a theatrical setting. The story follows a character called Timothy, who finds himself elevated to the part of Bottom in an amateur staging of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. His promotion to the iconic role drives the humour of the episode, as the production’s informal nature provides ample opportunity for comic mishaps and light‑hearted banter. The episode is firmly rooted in comedy, with the tone deliberately playful and the situations deliberately exaggerated for laughs. It showcases the quirks of a community theatre troupe attempting a classic work without the resources of a professional company. Starring Ronnie Corbett, the programme leans on his established comic timing to anchor the humour. His presence adds a familiar touchstone for viewers, while the amateur backdrop allows the jokes to arise naturally from the characters’ earnest yet bumbling attempts to bring Shakespeare to life.