List of Chalk episodes

Filming outside of Acland Burghley School for the documentary for the DVD release of series one. This part of the school is seen on the show's opening titles.

Chalk is a BBC Television sitcom. The show was produced by Andre Ptaszynski for the independent production company Pola Jones and screened on BBC2. All twelve episodes from the two series were written by Steven Moffat and directed by Juliet May. The first episode of the series was transmitted on 20 February 1997, and the final transmitted on 15 October 1997.

Due to the positive reaction of the studio audience during recordings, a second series was commissioned before the first had aired. However, the first series attracted criticism, inflamed by the BBC's decision to compare the show to the highly-respected Fawlty Towers in its publicity materials. The first series was released on DVD in December 2008 by the fan who had founded his own label to release Moffat's earlier sitcom Joking Apart.

Series 1

The first series was broadcast on BBC1 on Thursday evenings between 20 February and 27 March 1997. The first four episodes were transmitted at 21:30, but the final two episodes of the second series were moved to 22:20.

Episode title	Original airdate	#
"Suzy Arrives"	20 February 1997	1
New teacher Suzy Travis joins the staff of Galfast High, only to find that the rest of her colleagues appear to be insane. She discovers that the Headteacher (John Wells) has locked himself in a cupboard, and that the previous English teacher has been found dead whilst teaching a class. Slatt attempts to remove the corpse without upsetting any of the pupils.
"The Interviews"	27 February 1997	2
As the headteacher and Eric are up for the same job at another school, the panel decide to interview them both at Galfast High.
"The Staff Meeting"	6 March 1997	3
The staff are locked in the staff room by a pupil protesting over human rights issues in Estransia (a country invented by Mr McGill). As the protest continues, a TV crew arrive outside, whilst Eric desperately needs a pee.
"Both Called Eric"	13 March 1997	4
Star pupil Helen gives birth to twins and, as a result of her infatuation with the deputy head, decides to name them both "Eric".
"The Inspection"	20 March 1997	5
Three inspectors are about to visit the school as the Department of Education is looking to close a school in the area. Eric is determined to create the best possible impression but he's reckoned without Amanda, who has decided to expel all of the students. Slatt and colleagues attempt to disguise the fact that the school has no pupils.
"Mother"	27 March 1997	6
Suzy finds a vase with a dedication to Eric's apparently dead mother. Assuming it's an urn, Suzy is surprised when his mother turns up at the school, and is the spitting image of his wife.

Series 2

The first series was broadcast on BBC1 on Wednesday evenings between 17 September and 22 October 1997.

Episode title	Original airdate	#
"New Student"	17 September 1997	7
Student teacher Ronald Langham is assigned to Galfast High for a week and develops an unusual relationship with the deputy head. Dan is jealous that Suzy has a date.
"Amanda"	24 September 1997	8
When an inspector from the Local Education Authority visits the school to investigate financial irregularities, Amanda Trippley's hobby is revealed.
"Bungee"	1 October 1997	9
Slatt starts a personal vendetta with Maureen Bullivant, but later regrets his decision when her brother, Malcolm, attends the parent's evening.
"Dream"	8 October 1997	10
Eric and Suzy are haunted by bad dreams.
"Exam"	15 October 1997	11
It is the morning of an A level examination and nothing can go wrong for a star pupil. Seeing his pet rabbit and a message from his pop idol, Jason Woods, will fully prepare him for the exam.
"Party"	22 October 1997	12
The staff hold an end-of-term party. Suzy and Dan uncover a videotape of a recording Slatt has made of himself talking into a camcorder.

External links

• Chalk at IMDb