First Cut

Double Lesson (2011x9)

Air date: Jul 15, 2011

A new run of the First Cut strand. David De Gale, a schoolteacher, awaits trial for attacking a pupil who relentlessly taunted him about his age, appearance, and dying wife. In a monologue, he slowly comes to understand that his best efforts will always be defeated by deliberate cruelty. Fictional drama based on actual incidents. (writer/director: George Kay, guest star: Phil Davis)