Seven Periods with Mr Gormsby (TV Series) - Series 1

New Zealand 2005, 7 x 30 minutes
Dir. Danny Mulheron
Rating: [M]
Genres: Television, Comedy

Feat. David McPhail, Jason Hoyte, Tandi Wright, Geraldine Brophy

Aroview: Gleefully un-PC series stars David McPhail as an aggressively behind the times 'relief teacher' in a small New Zealand secondary school, whose militaristic style sends shivers through the teaching staff.

Aiming straight for the liberal jugular, this has a palpable 'cringe factor' that is both extremely funny and subversive, as Gormsby is revealed to have a few endearing qualities after all... Written by Dave Armstrong, Tom Scott and Danny Mulheron.

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2 stars (Good Try) The format of a teacher passing on life experiences to students is great and has endless possibilities if used correctly. To be able to do it with humour is a gift. ~Tubbs
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4 stars (Very Good) A great NZ TV comedy of which there are now none! Funny & interesting caricatured characters. ~Sandy
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5 stars (Exceptional) An irreverent view of the transition from the old authoritarian teaching style to the present day PC toothless pedant.rnHilarious. ~Bluefintrout