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- Ben Ainslie: Mr Pierce, PE and sailing, school ghosts, making money from packed lunches, | #13
In this episode of the My Best Teacher podcast we chat to Olympic sailor Ben Anslie about his school memories including:
- The lessons in resilience he took from his PE teacher
- The tricks he used to fool his physics teacher into thinking he was working
- The importance of school trips
- How school lunches became a money-making venture
31 min - Cressida Cowell: Ms Mellows, the joy of writing, libraries and public speaking | #12
In this episode of the My Best Teacher podcast we chat to children's author Cressida Cowell about her school memories including:
- The vital role her primary teacher played in her development as a writer
- The perils of not being a very organised pupil
- The importance of primary school libraries
- Her love of art - and why it's such an important subject
- How to develop confidence in public speaking
46 min - Doon Mackichan: Mr MacKay, acting talents, comedy impressions, bagpipers | #11
In this episode of the My Best Teacher podcast we chat to comedian and actress Doon Mackichan about her school days, including:
- A wonderful English teacher who set her on the path to stardom
- Doing impressions to win over other girls at school
- A very surreal visit back to her former school
- Using teachers to inspire comedy characters
- The importance of learning from tough times
36 min - Shappi Khorsandi: Mrs Gadd and Ms Kingston, writing plays, learning English, getting an A, children's names | #10
In this episode of the My Best Teacher podcast we chat to comedian and author Shappi Khorsandi
- Her amazing primary school - and the teachers that made it so special
- Being the narrator in schools plays - and not always enjoying it
- Why writing a play boosted her social stock at secondary school
- The difficulty of picking your own children's names
- Why getting an A for her English A level remains one of her proudest moments
1 hr 3 min - Mehreen Baig: 'Ms Honey', loving school, wayward teenage years, teacher secrets | #9
In this episode of the My Best Teacher podcast we chat to TV presenter, author and former teacher Mehreen Baig to discuss:
- The huge influence a single story a teacher told her had on her life
- A sneaky way to avoid detentions
- Loving school - until her wayward teenage years
- Why TV presenting is a doddle compared to teaching (sort of)
- Why she's taken the views of teachers to the masses with a Radio 4 show
- She reveals her own teaching secret
32 min - Charlie Higson: Mr White, The Fast Show, philosophical chats about the wind, school plays | #8
In this episode of the My Best Teacher podcast we chat to comedian, writer and author Charlie Higson, best known for playing a host of hilarious characters in The Fast Show. We chat about
- His brilliant art teacher Bob White and how influenced his thinking
- He recalls his slightly strange primary school
- A new story he's written called Worst.Holiday.Ever that draws on French exchange memories - including philosophical discussions about the wind
- Putting on plays inspired by Monthy Python
- And if any teachers informed characters on The Fast Show.
44 min - Clare Balding: Ms Healey, dogs on Zoom, suspensions, the power of sport, writing books and Russia | #7
In this episode of the My Best Teacher podcast we chat to author, broadcaster and journalist Clare Balding about her school days, including:
- How her English teacher helped her recover from an early school setback
- Why dogs need to get better at video-conferencing
- Using sport to help define herself at school
- A memorable trip to Russia
- A new book she's written for children called Fall Off, Get Back On, Keep Going
34 min - Kate Clanchy: Mrs Smith, biology, poetry, French trips, escaping from cross-country | #6
In this episode of the My Best Teacher podcast we chat to writer, author, poet and teacher Kate Clanchy about her school days, including:
- Why her biology teacher was so important to her time at school
- A very memorable - and quite long - French exchange programme
- The value of creative writing for young people
- Arguing with her teachers
- Not always being the most committed cross-country runner
26 min - Ricky Wilson: Mrs Hartshorn, art lessons, flamboyant conducting and scotch eggs | #5
In this episode of the My Best Teacher podcast we chat to Ricky Wilson - the lead singer of Kaiser Chiefs and a former judge on The Voice about:
- How his art teacher helped guide his artistic talents
- Winning a conducting competition - despite not reading music
- His new show on CBBC - Ricky Wilson's Art Jam
- The joy of making your own birthday cards
- And one of the most bizarre punishments you'll ever hear
33 min - Cerys Matthews: Mrs Ellis and Mrs Bowen, poetry, music, and jumpers catching fire | #4
In this episode of the My Best Teacher podcast from Tes we chat to music legend Cerys Matthews. She tells us about:
- The teachers who inspired her - in more ways than one
- Her love of poetry and the spoken word
- How learning the recorder opened up a world of music
- Why cigarettes and acrylic jumpers don't mix
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About My Best Teacher
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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.