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Goodbye, Mr Chips

The love of singing star Katherine Chipping inspires Arthur Chipping to become an exceptional teacher and schoolmaster in this story of honour, manners and a life lived in the service of others.

Peter O'Toole and Petula Clark star in a musical adaptation of the classic 1939 Academy Award-winning, heartwarming film about the love between a shy teacher and his outgoing wife.

The love of singing star Katherine Chipping inspires Arthur Chipping to become an exceptional teacher and schoolmaster in this story of honour, manners and the joy of a life lived in the service of others.

Based on the 1939 film and the novel by James Hilton.

2 hours, 19 minutes

Last on

Thu 11 Dec 202513:55
BBC Two

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Arthur ChippingPeter O'Toole
KatherinePetula Clark
The HeadmasterMichael Redgrave
Lord StutterwickGeorge Baker
Ursula MossbankSian Phillips
Max StaefelMichael Bryant
William BaxterJack Hedley
The Headmaster's WifeAlison Leggatt
Bill CalburyClinton Greyn
Johnny LongbridgeMichael Culver
FarleyTom Owen
Mrs PaunceforthBarbara Couper
Lady SutterwickElspet Gray
DirectorHerbert Ross
WriterJames Hilton
WriterTerence Rattigan

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