Invalided out of the army during the First World War, David Powlett-Jones attends an interview for a position at a large public school in Devon. He has serious doubts about his ability to cope with the rigors of teaching but the affable headmaster, Algy Herries, has other ideas. This 13 part series adapted from RF Delderfield s novel by Andrew Davies unveils the heartache and joy of life at Bamfylde School its masters, boys and their lives.