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In a special podcast series for the summer,ÌýFilm schools: what we learn when cinema goes to school,Ìýwe look at some of the movies’ most memorable depictions of teachers.

In Episode 4, out today, teacher Gillian Freeland talks about the classic 2007 dramaÌýFreedom Writers. Based on actual events, it stars Hilary Swank as an idealistic young teacher.

The podcast series was inspired by a when Tes Scotland news editor Henry Hepburn asked followers for their favourite film featuring a teacher as a central character -ÌýFreedom Writers was one of the most popular responses.

Previous episodes have looked atÌýGregory’s Girl,ÌýÊtre et AvoirÌýand theÌýHarry Potter films.

Look out for more episodes soon.

TheÌýTes ScotlandÌýPodcast can be found on all your usual podcast platforms.