kes teaching

[@chrisbarlow2131]

It makes me think, how many people have never reached their potential or even discovered what really engages them. Brilliant film.

[@kevinbush4300]

Not what school's intended for.

[@paulbarrett423]

No special effects, no superstars, just bloody good acting, a must watch

[@Pazuzu1964]

The greatest performance ever by a child actor. David Bradley was faultless. I never get tired of watching this film.

[@grundy8056]

They dont need to act. That is what they were like. I was exactly the same as Casper. Born i n 58 that was my child hood, it was fantastic. Home life was the same . My mum died when l was 10 years old , second eldest of 4. We saw my dad if we managed to run home fast enough as he went out to the twilight shift at the pit. We lived in the house on our own. No central heating, scrapping the ice from the inside of the windows every morning. Two paper rounds before school and yes cane and slipper many times for doing next to nothing. I was put in the dunce class, Wore a cone shaped hat which i had to make myself, with thick written on it. Many days stood in the corner facing the wall with sellotape across my mouth.

[@numptytwonk1680]

Love the lad's enthusiasm when he gets into full flow. It's very clear that he rarely has anyone take what he says seriously or even consider that he might have something interesting to contribute. A very special film in which many scenes manage to strike just the right note.

[@Noodles37UK]

Agreed. Got belted a lot up here along the palms in the 70s and early 80s. Lol he was in Zulu Dawn, too

[@willharling9776]

As someone from Barnsley who went to the same school Kes is set in, this film just makes me smile like it doesn’t matter what mood I’m in I just can’t get enough of this. RIP Barry Hines

[@lennywebb6740]

My Dad is from Barnsley. Apparently he was in the same class as Barry Hines' brother.

[@thejoebaxi3940]

Wow. Saw this film as a kid but watching this scene had me in tears. Casper is my son now. 12 years old and a shit upbringing. Me and his mum separated, him in a special school with behavioural difficulties. His passion is power tools. Not my thing but I love listening to him telling me all about the different ones because I can hear the pleasure he gets from talking about them. He loves me to take him to B and Q to look at them. And we’re from Yorkshire lol.

[@Andymcnnab]

Lovely mate

[@jackking5567]

Never ever stop their passion. Never stand in their way and do everything and more to encourage, educate and free them. Education doesn't have to cost and can be done in what time we have with them. You're a good parent, you're an awesome parent and we need more people like yourself. My son had a slower start than many others but he did get there in the end. He's a motor mechanic (great job, great company) now, got engaged this year and will be married next year. I got through what you're doing. It's not easy but the rewards, however small, will last with you forever. Those memories are precious.

[@rayswann7618]

Thank you for telling, us you are very lucky to have him for a son

[@tonymak9213]

The Joebaxi .....its maybe a little unusual these days for kids to have a passion that's not a video game, perhaps encourage him to look into the electronics of power tools, and the theory behind their workings. It may lead him into the world of electronics. At the very least, when it comes time for getting work, a future employer might see the benefit of something useful. Best of luck to you both.

[@robwalker7575]

Can he lend me a drill?.... I got some shelving to put up 🤣 Best of luck to him mate.

[@michaelmuldowney8]

This is one of the most magical and moving scenes in history of modern cinema - kills me every time.

[@davedogge2280]

A classic and the kid actors more realistic than any of the Hollywood chumps these days.

[@kaponoryder4995]

Most kids aren’t even actors there from the local school they filmed in

[@jimmann8659]

yes I seen that film 1969 in Belfast I 8 years old with my mum rip she passed a way in 1995 I am 57 now that film kes they were good days

[@DavidForjoeDashTheBaptist]

Big Bob why do you think it comes across so realistic to us? Can’t just be that they found incredible actors. The mind ponders. Never seen the movie but the clips I have been watching are incredible

[@KingofGlory77x7]

I couldn’t agree more! What a fantastic actor and so real to what life was like back then snd the school kids abs fashion and hair styles abs those awful, strict wicked teachers who use to hit us or whack us with canes, rulers, slippers or just their hands! I though about trying to trace my old teachers who were cruel but they are profess now! So many kids who were physically abused by teachers! I thought about making a documentary about it but I’d need many people on board to help and share their stories too! If anyone wants to help, just shout!

[@davedogge2280]

@@KingofGlory77x7 I just missed out on teacher to pupil violence in schools as I was a kid of the early 80s and it was snuffed out pretty quickly and frowned upon in comprehensive schools although there were rumours of headmasters having canes etc I think some law was passed that prevented physical punishment in state schools when I was there. However, I did witness a P.E. teacher slap a pupil on the face for the most benign remark which was shocking, must have been around 13, the pupils stated some sports fact, the teacher corrected him and the pupil retorted to 'ok, I'll let you off' then was struck and made to jog around the field, the pupil was upset and said that he would 'get his dad on him'; not long after the pupil left the school for unknown reasons but the PE teacher remained.

[@danielwoodruffe2938]

Colin Welland's portrayal of a good teacher is spot-on (he was a qualified teacher). The boy is brought out of himself by clever questioning and recounts his tale of training the Kestrel, captivating a classroom of children for whom education was a prelude to working down a coal mine; the lesson ends as a "win" for all, there; this is a relevant teacher-training film for today.

[@binkyboobosh1]

Colin Welland's teaching style would not be considered acceptable or sufficiently challenging today. Teaching today is better than this as are pupil/teacher relationships. Not entirely sure what the fact/fiction lesson aim has to do with Billy telling his story. OFSTED would rate this as 'poor' and would explain that the lesson lacks focus. They would also take exception to the way Colin bullies and insults his pupils. Times have changed and kids and parents have aspirations beyond going down the pit. In 1971, 42% of kids left school with no academic qualifications and inadequate levels of literacy and numeracy...

[@ullscarf]

@@binkyboobosh1 I disagree. It certainly is an example of a good teacher and the reason he gives Billy the floor is to help him.

[@robmaddison8645]

This is an example of a man (the teacher) who isn't putting on an act. It is the best type of teaching as he is engaging the pupils and speaking to them sincerely and honestly. It's this type of teacher who could make a kid think 'Mr Farthing doesn't swear but he's a great man and people like him'. In other words, he shows them a way of behaving which they can aspire to.

[@colinpumpernickel2605]

Utter nonsense. The standard of education is far lower today.​@@binkyboobosh1

[@veganliving6255]

Cool scene. The teacher did a great job helping to build up Billy's confidence and getting the class to become interested in and respect him.

[@jasonwilson7674]

The acting is so good that you forget that they are acting, now that is what you call acting, this film is a proper raw film , loved every minute of it 👍🏻

[@davidhabert]

This film is absolutely brilliant and so is the book. If you haven't read it, you really should. RIP Barry Hines.

[@L_Martin]

The greyness and cruelty with life getting crushed out of you on the one hand, and then that flash of pure magic when you can connect with other people over the thing in life that gives you most joy. 6:47 I love how the other students are drawn in listening to someone talk about the thing they're passionate about. It's like it brings out the best in all of us.

[@Intake33]

Absolutely Incredible acting. So natural.

[@David-Brent]

Karl Pilkington was brilliant in this scene

[@darthscouser5255]

Karl was the reason i watched this

[@nostromoalien2]

Squoze

[@ThePaynes2022]

How many times a day?

[@maxmiura6456]

Depends on what time he comes in

[@jack.p]

I’m not interested in what he does

[@carlranger8060]

So authentic to the time. It still feels more real to me than present times.

[@Parknest]

I studied the book at school and the legendary Ken Loach directed this film. The teacher in this scene was played by the late great Colin Welland who was a teacher before he became an actor. Brian Glover (who also appeared in the film) and Barry Hines (author of the book) were also teachers before the film was made. The accent within Yorkshire varies with the Barnsley dialect being quite distinctive which is what you hear in Kes because it was filmed in Barnsley.

[@foxteen8721]

I like Mr. Farthing's style of teaching. He's tough, he's firm, but he's fair and listens to all students unlike Mr. Gryce etc.

[@nezbit8989]

This is a very touching story, a sensitive boy growing up in a hard time and place. If you haven’t seen it then it’s definitely worth a watch!

[@mockneymonkey4759]

British cinema and life perfectly encapsulated

[@carlt9265]

We all had that one reasonable good teacher! respect that is!!

[@bertbretherton]

I'm 77 and educated in Lancashire in the 50's and 60's. So, vouching for the accuracy is easy. I remember seeing the film on release. Should be shown to every secondary education induction intake. With teachers present.

[@binkyboobosh1]

... The film highlights the brutal and witless school system of the 60s and 70s where 42% of kids left school with no academic qualifications, at all.

[@mccarthy5825]

I'm 38 in a month and studied this book for my Junior Cert in Ireland in 99. It's always stayed with me. I've got a lovely hardback edition and the film on dvd. I also have a thing for Threads which is horror, the horror of all horrors but pitch perfect and that's because of Barry Hines. I wont ever understand the era or school or personalities of this amazing piece of work but I genuinely feel transported there. I'm nipping a tab when Billy talks to the milkman on his dray, I'm furious with Judd when he comes in drunk, I'm aching with hunger when there's nowt in the larder but vinegar and peas, I'm salivating when Billy gets the fish n chips and crispy, greasy yummy fish bits, I'm frozen to the bone when 'Bobby Charlton' traps me in the shower and turns the water cold, I'm desolate and empty when I bury Kes in the field.... It's one of the most amazing pieces of writing I've ever encountered and to hear that comment from you is wonderful. I hope you are well and wish you all the best mate 👍

[@bertbretherton]

@@mccarthy5825 Thank you so much for your interesting and kind words. I hope you are well, fit, healthy and happy. It is a remarkable story, well described in prose and captured so truly in the film. Lost none of its power over the past 40 odd years.

[@louisejenkins7005]

A great example of why we should listen to young people rather than putting them down!

[@herbert9241]

So true - in general, in real life. Constantly bollocking kids will never get you or them anywhere. Talk shit to them and they'll see right through you; they ain't stupid, they just don't know the half of it. That will come with proper guidance. I've seen it in the workplace enough times. It staggers me how many so-called fully grown adults fail to relate even to their own sons or nephews.

[@thegirlinquestion]

i agree - that's why baby boomers need to shut the F up

[@jpa221]

Colin Welland class actor.

[@CS-js5my]

The Kestral hawk used in this film was provided by Robert Nairac GC, who used to keep and train them while studying at Oxford university. He went on to work undercover in N. Ireland for the British army, but was abducted by the IRA, brutally tortured and after refusing to divulge any information, was then executed. One of his killers later said that Nairac was the bravest man he had ever met. The location of his body has never been revealed.

[@gar651527]

Nairac is alleged to have colluded with loyalist paramilitaries in the murder of the Miami Showband, amongst other killings

[@DE-in4wz]

This is a special film.

[@robertoc2485]

Mesmerising. What brilliant acting. Thanks for posting.

[@johnathanryan2117]

Colin welland RIP, hard as a dogs head, proper Lancashire lad in a room full of Yorkshire, but has their ultimate respect by the end. Top man

[@Parabueto]

This is a very moving scene. Not least because I currently own a kestrel and trained her to fly free. Although I had the benefit of half a decade of working with all kinds of different birds of prey (including my bird's older siblings) before and when she did go free she not only had a radio tracker but I also had four other people out to act as spotters all with radios themselves in case it all went wrong. Even so I was so nervous I had real trouble getting the creance off after that flight to see if she was ready! When she got good flying to the lure every time I go fly her in a good breeze and she really wants to play it feels like catching lightning in a bottle.

[@rawmarshreds356]

Our billy barnsley's finest. There's something about kes that us barnsley folk find are quite proud to be associated with in a gritty kind of way.

[@tenburywellsmartin7576]

Set in the early seventies,brilliant acting,and exactly as it was.Note lack of school uniforms,there was no money around,families were so poor,so brilliantly observed by the director...A true British cinema gem..!!

[@jamesoweaste]

A Kestrel for a Knave was required reading when we were in secondary school. I remember the first time I saw the film and this classroom scene had me spellbound, I thought for a moment it was real life.

[@louismassey881]

I really like the teacher he's probably the only understanding character

[@larrysimon1]

The Council Estate Masterpiece ! ........An absolute Gem of a film with performances which are better than Oscar winners.

[@Doctor180185]

My favourite scene. Billy’s teacher is my favourite character. He’s not an arsehole like the other teachers, he’s genuinely interested and he actually listens.

[@gaz4840]

Colin Welland... At the oscars for Chariots of Fire, he shouted " The British are coming" Legend

[@LordCrumb-mm7lu]

As a high school teacher of 17 years, I love this. We’ve lost so much since then.

[@LordCrumb-mm7lu]

When teenage kids had ‘attention spans’.

[@xiabingchen6373]

Very realistic and down to earth

[@stephencopley2196]

Felt right sorry for poor lad that was just bringing a note to headmaster hehe bless him

[@johnentwhistlesurelysamsun1840]

That headmaster was never going to listen to the little lad bringing that note, they nwver wanted to listen!! Don't i know it, i was at a very simler school myself and at the same time too!!

[@spongebobsquaretits]

they actually got the cane during filming, none of them knew it was going to happen either

[@stephencopley2196]

@@spongebobsquaretits poor lads, bless em. No wonder it was so realistic hope they got a bonus for that 😆

[@spongebobsquaretits]

@@stephencopley2196 i think they got about 50p for it

[@colleenwilson7817]

I really like Billy he's not a bad kid at all I think he's lovely

[@michaelboyd2616]

As someone who went through the Secondary Modern school system in the 70’s my heart bleeds for Billy Casper

[@miketravis6149]

Me too.

[@henrygarnett2879]

brilliant,we had to read the book as part of our English lessons a time when the cane was used regular,

[@alfhucker462]

What hand do you write with??? Right sir., left hand out boy!

[@axecx2465]

I’m from wigan and I can’t even understand this accent great northern film classic

[@mccarthy5825]

This accent on a woman is the hottest thing ever. English birds are the best ever, but Northern birds are pure magic.

[@KingofGlory77x7]

Amazing clip! Brings tears to my eyes! Where can I view the whole film? How can I get hold of it please? I’ve never seen the whole film. I’d love to watch it. I read the book at school in the early 80’s.

[@AlonsoRules]

The actor who played the teacher is Colin Welland. He wrote the screenplay for Chariots of Fire.

[@gaz4840]

and stood on the stage when he won and shouted " The British are coming" Top bloke

[@gibsondanny]

He spelled Squoze wrong.

[@johnhill2176]

He swivels. Swivels?! Write that on the board

[@elwolf8536]

Haw the he'll any one knows that these days

[@josephcontreras5390]

lol

[@danclifford1027]

I've come to this video as I'm listening to the shows whilst in lockdown so this comment has made my day!

[@mrk.dilkington]

How many times a day did he squoze it? If he comes in at 12.30 he can get a good 3 in..

[@paulastreet4557]

Just watched a documentary where Ken Loach said that the kids went on strike over the real canings, but went ahead after a pay bonus! Funny, and also typical of that era.

[@colinhazell6259]

Super film!

[@dusterss6290]

Jesus, don't kow why i have tears

[@marvinlewis2144]

Reality.everyone has a talentcasper is a bird of prey expert and probably for the first time in his life gets recognition for it .priceless and moving.

[@dusterss6290]

It is moving but skills are common enough. Its about Casper and his bird and knowing the end is worse. I know that I identify with both, but couldnt tell you why.

[@stephencomer2952]

1 of the great films!

[@snr.puente5109]

Masterpiece!

[@hopesprings7421]

What an acting performance! Did he win anything for that film?

[@samuelleake9213]

he won the nations heart and thats the biggest award as it comes.truly amazing film

[@Jafmanz]

@@samuelleake9213 Indeed he won our minds and our hearts I will rmember KES book and film until I die.

[@keithrobinson974]

Yes he did indeed win a award but I can't remember which one it was

[@MN-tf4ek]

He ( Dave Bradley ) won BAFTA's Award for Best Newcomer

[@gar651527]

One of Karl Pilkington's favourite films. No greater honour

[@darthscouser5255]

Good to see alan ball trying his hand at acting before playing footy for Everton

[@tigergooner7214]

Looks just like Alan Ball 🤔😊

[@deneberry4463]

Northern brilliance

[@elwolf8536]

I concur😁

[@stud105]

captivating

[@funnybloom5890]

This is a special film. one is the my heart impressed

[@stephencomer6704]

awesome film brilliant acting

[@SunTeleLeo]

this movie is untouchable why cos it's you!

[@goosequillian]

These days, less than 1% of the people are like him because it is considered 'uncool'.

[@fatyowls]

Beautiful scene!

[@Anygodwilldo]

Is it true that they used real kids for this, who were just there on a normal school day, not professional actors? If true, it would explain how real and natural these scenes are.

[@mogz100]

I think the kids are not actors. Collin Welland who plays the teacher is a prof actor, though he had been a teacher too. Ken Loach often uses non prof actors though you or I should perhaps contact Ken to find out...am sure he will answer

[@wanderinggoliard]

Brilliant acting, very emotional but to the untrained ear it sounds like the kids are speaking Norwegian.

[@danjcollier]

That might be because there was a greater proportion of Norwegian settlers in Yorkshire and the North East during the Viking invasions.

[@wanderinggoliard]

Don't get me wrong, it's my favourite film, I think it's magnificent. I've often assigned it for extra credit, it's just so amazingly colloquial it makes it hard for my American students to understand. But given that, they're usually very generous about the film.

[@Jakedanashb]

Karl Pilkington: “It happened again on Saturday Ricky Squoze me head.” “How’d you spell that?”

[@tigergooner7214]

I read the Book at school and then when I saw the movie it was brilliant 👏⚽️

[@stilllaughing3959]

The movie is a classic but wasn't big in the states as they could not understand the Barnsley dialect.

[@radiodf]

Id love to see the entire film sometime. Im surprised that it never ran on say, PBS. Do you know if its available on something like, Acron? Thanks

[@robertoc2485]

Fantastic thanks

[@LonDonTaylor.]

I remember i had to write an essay on this for my English coursework in 2006.

[@carlt9265]

Great teacher exactly how they should be

[@PhotographyDrews]

Old school school. This is factual.

[@jimmyjimmy7532]

None of your Hollywood shite...... Just brilliant acting

[@sergiodario58able]

From a foreign person watching this, it was pretty hard to fully understand their dialogues, although i must say i did grasp the overall meaning of them. I can't precisely pinpoint what it was that made it hard to understand though. It just did. I've been in this country for a long time now, and i can hold conversations with any walk of lives, from where ever they come from, but these kinds were just hard work for me. Am i being thick? Lol..

[@jpa221]

Fucking brilliant.

[@colinmorand129]

Yorkshire accent .

[@berylinwood4007]

Colin Morand Barnsley accent mate! It differs strongly from the rest of us in Yorkshire. Barnsley is the strongest, most Yorkshire sounding accent there is. If you spoke to me (rotherham), or others from Doncaster and Sheffield you would hear massive differences. For example Sheffield accent is very like the Manchester accent...

[@timeconstrained2400]

Beryl Inwood I'm a Barnsley lad, Doderther to be more precise, and yes, he has the accent spot on...reight good.

[@vmm5163]

@@berylinwood4007 That's really interesting. The accent is lovely to listen to. I didn't know it was the strongest Yorkshire accent. Thanks for sharing that.

[@berylinwood4007]

I'm Andy btw using mi mams account. Well it's first time I've heard someone say it's "lovely to listen to " lol. But fair play!

[@coyyiddo1701]

Dee Darrs

[@briz1965]

great scene and movie. this teacher was typical, tear you down in class one minute, best friend second. my only recourse to school beatings by teachers was to finally take my dad up - he did knock the physics teacher around when I cam home with a black eye. all in all good times, my PE teacher was just as bad - superb acting

[@wetdogify]

You aren't a proper yorkshireman if tha dunt know this film inside aht

[@patcom1013]

That teacher is a double of Peter Kay (comedian).

[@badleatherlad]

No, he isn't.

[@nigelriley5538]

Colin Welland, won academy award for the script of "Chariots of Fire".

[@clavdig]

I can’t watch this without hearing Karl Alrite?

[@Kelly14UK]

John Barry. Kevin Keegan. James Mason. Diana Rigg. Yorkshire : )

My life was similar at the same time. Not as bad as Caspers but not easy either coming from a poor family with a heavy drinking father. At 14 I had a boxing match with a school bully from past years and he was bigger than me and I beat him through sheer anger at his past bullying. Overnight my life changed, I suddenly had respect from my classmates and was elevated to a year cock, nobody tested me. Boy's need to live this life to become men IMO. No kitt gloves TBH.

[@sabinecamm2571]

We don't need a Degree to Help people with KINDNESS

[@TheGodParticle]

He smokes.. lmao!

[@robinmorch1019]

Well said Dave.

[@Youtube_deleted_my_favourites]

i was gripped by the story then!

[@panicatthedisconnect]

i cant find this anywhere. :(

[@DavidWatts505]

Sqoze how’d you spell that?

[@ianrobertson4820]

Brilliant Film If you get chance check it out !!

[@LexVanguard2004]

How many times a day does- 'as he squoze it?

[@Miniculthero]

7:42 and 8:02 for the win

[@Miniculthero]

Grabbing for t’meat

[@judikaelgoater8340]

Do you know where I can find the script? I need to play it in english class (I'm a french cinema student)

[@mogz100]

Pinky Boy I don't I'm afraid.

[@judikaelgoater8340]

mogz100 I found it ewe

[@nigelriley5538]

It's close to the source book, "Kes, or a Kestrel for a Knave", by Barry Hines. Much of the dialogue is unscripted ad-lib. A lot of credit to this film must go to the editor.

[@tigergooner7214]

@@nigelriley5538 I read Kestrel for a Knave at school loved it

[@paulschembri8235]

where was this film shot?

[@joshwhittaker3192]

Paul Schembri Barnsley, South Yorkshire

[@ickedette5845]

which language is it?

[@virgilgrissom7753]

Yorkshire

[@NIGHTBREEDUK666]

english

[@herberthuncke1288]

all of the above

[@portcullis5622]

English, but with South Yorkshire accent and dialect. Barnsley area.

[@DavidAndrewsPEC]

Distilled Danish! ;)

[@drdeadbeat1604]

Feel sorry for the next one to tell a story

[@TherymasterWidnes]

He smokes!

[@robmaddison8645]

Do a nick

[@Noodles37UK]

Man, them South Yorks. accents. Glasgow, Scotland.

[@lfcforever1482]

Noodles37UK Glasgow isn’t in South Yorkshire, it’s not even in England. The fuck are you talking about lol?

[@steventremino5623]

@@lfcforever1482 he's saying that he's from Glasgow and that he admires the Yorkshire accent, well that's what I'm guessing anyway.

[@gofmjhhytgr2129]

He should give this lesson to the msm.

[@user-ks5ff]

Hillary Clinton obviously missed Fact Class.

[@darranthompson8202]

Why they cut some of it out don't know.

[@FMTCH]

These kids are 16 and are learning the difference between fact and fiction?

[@ishmaelforester9825]

there is a hint of irony.

[@patrickkelly7085]

not sixteen, kids left school at fifteen

[@CB-xr1eg]

@@patrickkelly7085 You can see some of the kids look much bigger and older than the others.

[@blakeyonthebuses]

@@CB-xr1eg My mums always on about how worldly wise kids are today than then (1970s). I can tell you they are not. In my class before I left school, again 1970s there were kids on motorbikes with beards.

[@CB-xr1eg]

@@blakeyonthebuses So growing a beard and riding a motorbike ( probably illegally ) makes you worldy wise??🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😁😁😁

[@saif1980saif]

What accent is this?

[@wezftw7130]

Barnsley.

[@elwolf8536]

South York's formally in the west riding

[@desertdocker]

Just south of Carolina,

[@mistofoles]

A fact doesn't have to be something that has already happened, it can also be something that's GOING to happen.....for example, we will all die at some point, that is most certainly a fact.

[@robmaddison8645]

But we know that because people have died before. It has to have happened in order for it to be know about.

[@micathasteings]

Casper what sir pmsl