Speak Out

Year published/aired: 1972

Year produced/filmed: 1971

# of episodes: 16

Grade: 7

Genres: Everydays situations
Sub-subject:

Broadcaster: RB

Production company: FWU

Story: Nigel Whittaker

Editor and Producer: 

Director: Nigel Whittaker

Media: 16mm sound film

Additional media: Material for Students, Teachers, Audio tape, foils, sheets

Working material:

Novel available: 

Other literature: yes

Books: Schroedel

 

Plot (short): Life of Family Tanner, Bill, Wendy and their kids Richard (13 yo), Susan 11 and older au-pair girl Helga (who should be German). Everyday's situations. Every episode has 3 parts: film, repetition, dialogue. Many headshots.

Episodes: (now complete, in right order) 20-30 min each

1. At the Railway Ticket Office, 15 min  (London Victoria Station)

2. At the Breakfast Table, 19 minutes

3. At the Underground Travel Enquiries, 20 min

4. Washing Up (English Family and au-pair girl Helga), 19 min

5. At the Post Office, 24 min. (pictured)

6. At a shoe shop, 21 min 

7. At a Pet Shop, 22 min

8. Making Beds, 22 min

9.  At the Doctor', 27 min (Kids+ au pair at ear nose and throat Dr Collier

10.  At the Snack Bar, 24 min

11. First Aid, 25 min

12. Laying the Table, 24 min

13. At the Travel Agent's, 18 min

14. At the Money Exchange, 22 min.

15. Going Away, 23 min

16. Learning to Drive, 22 min

The first ever English series with the help of Video cassettes, VCR. Concepts 1971. Twin series with Speak for yourself.

There was also a French series called Grundsitutationen des Französischunterrichts. Updated: Plot, full episode list in right order, 1972 instead of 1973. (Filmed/produced 1971).

Update: In 2026 I found 2 episodes (5 and 6) on YouTube. Previously no pics/clips at all. Also director and some actors found. Pic from ep 5.

https://schulfernsehenenglischhistory.blogspot.com/2026/01/update-speak-out.html