Inspector Gooles speech | An Inspector Calls

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In a film adaption of 'An Inspector Calls', Inspector Goole's speech.

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Inspector Gooles speech | An Inspector Calls

Brush Up Your Shakespeare

Anita Ark of Eastbury Community School tells us how using clips from the BBC Shakespeare Archive can bring the study of Shakespeare to life.

Golden rules for using clips in class

Clips and shorter videos are an invaluable tool that allow teachers to extend the viewing experience beyond the screen.

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