My Best Teacher

Friday

11th Jun 2021

My Best Teacher podcast: Doon Mackichan
Two Doors Down actor Doon Mackichan reflects on her school days and a teacher who put her on the path to fame

Friday

28th May 2021

My Best Teacher podcast: Shappi Khorsandi
Comedian and author Shappi Khorsandi talks of a teacher who helped her to settle into the UK after her family fled Iran

Friday

14th May 2021

My Best Teacher podcast: Mehreen Baig
Teacher-turned-TV presenter and writer Mehreen Baig recalls her rebellious teenage years and avoiding detentions

Friday

30th Apr 2021

My Best Teacher podcast: Charlie Higson
The Fast Show star and children’s author talks about performing in plays at his school and a bizarre student exchange

Friday

16th Apr 2021

My Best Teacher podcast: Clare Balding
The TV presenter and author opens up about her schools days and her journey from shoplifter to head girl

Friday

26th Mar 2021

My Best Teacher podcast: Kate Clanchy
We chat with writer, poet and teacher Kate Clanchy about her school days and why creative writing is so important

Friday

5th Mar 2021

My Best Teacher podcast: Ricky Wilson
We chat with the Kaiser Chiefs star about his school days – his love of art lessons and pretending to play the violin

Friday

19th Feb 2021

My Best Teacher podcast: Cerys Matthews
Welsh music legend Cerys Matthews is the latest celebrity to chat to Tes about her teachers and adventures at school

Friday

5th Feb 2021

My Best Teacher podcast: Meera Syal
Another must-listen episode of the My Best Teacher podcast with actor, writer, broadcaster and comedian Meera Syal

Friday

22nd Jan 2021

My Best Teacher podcast: Lemn Sissay
The second episode of the My Best Teacher podcast is available now – and is a must-listen for teachers everywhere

Friday

8th Jan 2021

My Best Teacher podcast: Tim Vine
Launching a brand new podcast series from Tes, we chat to comedian Tim Vine about school and his favourite teachers