i have never watch the tv series and so i be go in cold on this one . this be a thoroughly enjoyable early 70 british film about a teacher mr. hedge and play well by john alderton and who take his fifth form and low middle class upbringing class to a rural center for two week . part of the fun be wait for this to happen and a you know thing will go on once theyre out of london . the best thing be and thing do and but nothing lewd or purely criminal just fun . the movie keep a good rhythm throughout and i felt no need to turn it off or do anything except watch and enjoy . i be sure if you be a fan of the series you will like this even more . for me and a novice and i still find it well worth watch . i think you will also .