24 Episodes

  1. Rhys Stephenson: Discovering drama, scoring a 40 on Strictly, keeping in touch with teachers

    Published: 10/12/2021
  2. Samira Ahmed: Bible stories, learning German, eating apples, day trips on trains

    Published: 26/11/2021
  3. Michael Rosen: Wonderful teachers, post-war memories, learning to walk again

    Published: 29/10/2021
  4. Simon Farnaby: Oscar Wilde, long bus trips, Paddington, Warriors and terrible trips

    Published: 15/10/2021
  5. Gordon Buchanan: Home economics, times tables tests, visiting Germany, polar bears

    Published: 01/10/2021
  6. Sathnam Sanghera: Practical jokes, selling packed lunches, inspiring teachers, teaching colonialism

    Published: 17/09/2021
  7. Gabrielle: Discovering songwriting through poetry, netball, school plays, psychology | #17

    Published: 03/09/2021
  8. Ade Adepitan: Great teachers galore, swimming lessons, amazing trips, climate change | #16

    Published: 20/08/2021
  9. Martin Roberts: Mr Muscutt, physics, school bands, bus journeys, helping children process emotions | #15

    Published: 06/08/2021
  10. YolanDa Brown: Mrs Hart, music and jazz, Spanish, business studies, EuroDisney | #14

    Published: 23/07/2021
  11. Ben Ainslie: Mr Pierce, PE and sailing, school ghosts, making money from packed lunches, | #13

    Published: 09/07/2021
  12. Cressida Cowell: Ms Mellows, the joy of writing, libraries and public speaking | #12

    Published: 25/06/2021
  13. Doon Mackichan: Mr MacKay, acting talents, comedy impressions, bagpipers | #11

    Published: 11/06/2021
  14. Shappi Khorsandi: Mrs Gadd and Ms Kingston, writing plays, learning English, getting an A, children's names | #10

    Published: 28/05/2021
  15. Mehreen Baig: 'Ms Honey', loving school, wayward teenage years, teacher secrets | #9

    Published: 14/05/2021
  16. Charlie Higson: Mr White, The Fast Show, philosophical chats about the wind, school plays | #8

    Published: 30/04/2021
  17. Clare Balding: Ms Healey, dogs on Zoom, suspensions, the power of sport, writing books and Russia | #7

    Published: 16/04/2021
  18. Kate Clanchy: Mrs Smith, biology, poetry, French trips, escaping from cross-country | #6

    Published: 26/03/2021
  19. Ricky Wilson: Mrs Hartshorn, art lessons, flamboyant conducting and scotch eggs | #5

    Published: 05/03/2021
  20. Cerys Matthews: Mrs Ellis and Mrs Bowen, poetry, music, and jumpers catching fire | #4

    Published: 19/02/2021

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The Tes My Best Teacher podcast chats to celebrities about the teachers that had a lasting impact on their life and what made them so special. We also delve into other school memories, from great trips out to the behaviours that landed them in detention - and much more besides to show that, no matter what you go on to achieve in life, you never forget your school days.

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