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Actor Robert Lindsay looks back at his education and identifies the teacher that influenced him the most. Lindsay identifies John Lally, his art master at Gladstone boys secondary modern in Ilkestone, England, as his most influential teacher, noting that Lally helped untap his ambition.

Falklands war veteran Simon Weston looks back at his education and identifies the teacher that had the greatest influence on him. Weston identifies Sergeant Maxey MacDonald, an instructor at Deepcut army selection centre, as the 'teacher' who had the greatest impact, teaching him about respect and confidence.

Actress Emma Thompson discusses the teacher who had the greatest influence on her. She identifies Mr Ray, a teacher at Beckford primary, as her most influential teacher, stating that he made her believe in herself when she was young.

Mark Williams, comedian and actor, describes his education and picks out his favourite teacher. Williams identifies Alan Holden as the teacher that had the biggest impact on him, crediting him with being the reason he got into Oxford University.

Jazz musician Jamie Cullum examines his education and identifies the teacher that had the greatest impact on Him. Cullum identifies Megan Mills as his favorite teacher and expresses his astonishment at how knowledgeable and enthusiastic she was.

Bruce Oldfield, fashion designer, discusses his education and the teacher who had the biggest impact on him. Oldfield identifies Edith Ellison as the teacher who was the biggest inspiration for him, while singling out other teachers who also had an impact on him.

Writer and comedian Hardeep Singh Kohli describes his time spent at St Aloysius co-ed Jesuit school in Glasgow, Scotland, and the teacher that had the biggest impact on him. Kohli identifies Ronnie Renton as the teacher that had the greatest impact, inspiring him and making his life as a Sikh in a Catholic school easier.

Karren Brady, managing director of Birmingham City FC, describes the influence that Mrs Peters, a teacher at Salcombe preparatory school in Southgate, UK, had on her. Peters is described as somebody whom Brady trusted and who made her feel special.

Rob Spragg, singer with band Alabama 3, looks back over his education and identifies the teachers that had the greatest influence on him. Spragg selects English teacher Janice Bridges and art teacher Alun Evans of Afon Taf comprehensive school in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales, as the teachers that had the greatest impact on him.

Barrister and author Sir John Mortimer looks back over his education and identifies the teachers who had the greatest influence on him. He identifies Francis Wylie, his English teacher at the Dragon School in Oxford, England, as the teacher he remembers best.

A personal account of life as a supply teacher. It is argued that the use of targets and tick boxes in education are damaging the overall quality of education and preventing students from developing an understanding of the totality of what they are studying.

Writer Sue Townsend looks back over her education and identifies the teachers who had the greatest influence on her. Townsend selects Mr Moles from Glen Hills junior school and Mary Morris from South Wigston secondary modern school, both in Leicester, as her most influential teachers.

Fashion designer Helen Storey analyses her experiences with education and her efforts to help children discover their own potential. Storey contends that, for her, education was not about flourishing but about surviving and that much of the education system involves shutting down real intelligence and creativity in order to pass exams.

Olympic equestrian Pippa Funnell looks back over her education and identifies the individual who had the greatest influence on her. Funnell identifies Ruth McMullen, her trainer and mentor, as her greatest influence.

Actor and comedian Jack Dee looks back at his education and identifies the teacher who influenced him the most. Dee identifies English teacher Sarah Hawkins at Peter Symonds sixth-form college as the greatest educational influence on him, noting that while she did not turn him around educationally she managed to keep his interest in acting alive.

Cramlington school, a specialist science school for 13 to 18-year-olds in Cramlington, England, has developed a revolutionary new teaching method that its fans claim is making it more influential than the Government. The school, under the leadership of headteacher Derek Wise, has adopted a system of personalised learning that puts the student at the top of the agenda and provides lessons that cater for all learning styles.

Artist Anthony Green looks back over his education and identifies the teachers who had the most profound effect on him. Green picks out Sir Kyffin Williams, A.H. Parker, Patrick George and Sir Ernst Gomrich as his most influential teachers.

Sport commentator and ex-tennis player Annabel Croft looks back over her education and identifies the teacher who influenced her the most. Coleman identifies Miss Froggatt, headmistress at Granville schol in Sevenoaks, as being an influence on her.

Poet, children's author and broadcaster Michael Rosen recalls his schooldays and the teachers who inspired and influenced him. Among the teachers remembered by Rosen are Mr Bagg, his football teacher at West Lodge middle school in Pinner, UK, who is remembered for his relaxed attitude; and Barry Brown, a teacher at Weald County Grammar School, who introduced Rosen to the local am-dram society.

Musician Nitin Sawney recalls his schools and the teachers who influenced and inspired him. Sawney remembers feeling frustrated and imposed upon at school because he was not allowed to express himself. Although fanatical about music, he was banned from the school music room for six years by a teacher who he later discovered was a member of the National Front.

Things were off to a great start for me: two smiley faces from the teacher for my writing work, 100 percent correct on my addition math facts and a wonderful [...]

Artist Maggi Hambling recalls her schooldays and the teachers who influenced and inspired her. Hambling remembers developing an interest in art at the age of 14, when she came top of the class in an exam. Hambling was encouraged by her art teacher, who warned her that she needed to be prepared to accept criticism in order to succeed.

Actor Roger Lloyd Pack recalls his schooldays and the teachers who influenced and inspired him. Lloyd Pack singles out Miss Evans, his English teacher at St David's prep school in London, UK, who he remembers particularly for introducing him to the poetry of William Blake.

Conservative politician Sir Malcolm Rifkind recalls his schooldays and the teachers who influenced and inspired him. Rifkind singles out Robin Morgan, his history teacher at George Watson's college in Edinburgh, who he remembers as being an enthusiastic and stimulating teacher. Rifkind particularly enjoyed the fact that Morgan would often start lessons with a discussion on the day's news.

Comedian and author Rhona Cameron recalls her schooldays and the teachers who influenced and inspired her. Cameron remembers a number of teachers with fondness, but singles out Ian Patterson, her art teacher at Musselburgh grammar school, for particular attention. Cameron describes Patterson as a father figure to her following the death of her own father.

Children's author Jonathan Stroud recalls his schooldays and the teachers who inspired and influenced him. Stroud particularly remembers Bill Bowen, a teacher at Wheatfields junior school in St Albans, UK. Bowen is credited with given Stroud confidence about his writing.

Naturalist, author and broadcaster Sir David Attenborough recalls his schooldays and the teachers who made an impression on him. Attenborough particularly remembers Horace Lacey, his biology teacher at Wyggeston grammar school for boys in Leicester. Lacey taught his subject with enthusiasm and treated his pupils as human beings with thoughts, interests and enthusiasms of their own.

Author Mark Haddon recalls his schooldays and the teachers who left an impression on him. Haddon describes himself as someone who was unhappy at school and argues that adults are more motivated to learn.

Astronaut Piers Sellars recalls his schooldays and the teachers who influenced and inspired him. At Glengorse prep school in Battle, UK, Sellars remembers Mr Corbett as a teacher who knew how to make subjects fun. At Cranbrook school in Kent, Sellars recalls Geoff Balaam, his biology teacher, Les Johnson, his physics teacher, and Tony Swinson, his maths teacher. Although he did not appreciate them at the time, Sellars now recognises what good teachers they were.

Arts education adviser Sir Ken Robinson recalls his schooldays and the teachers who inspired him. Robertson credits Charles Strafford, an HMI school inspector, with having a major effect on his life. Strafford visited Robinson at Margaret Bevan open-air day school for children with physical handicaps in Liverpool. Strafford recognised that Robinson was capable of much more than was being asked of him at the school.

Author Garth Nix recalls his schooldays and the teachers who inspired him. In particular, Nix remembers John Carter, his history teacher at Dickson College in Canberra, Australia, as an inspirational teacher whose teachings still influence how Nix views the world and still influence his writing.

Poet Linton Kwesi Johnson recalls his schooldays and the teachers who made an impression on him. During his childhood in Jamaica, his favourite teacher was Miss Miller, who he wanted to impress and so learned a lot under. Johnson has fond memories of teachers in the UK, especially Mr Winkler, his sixth-form teacher at Tulse Hill secondary school, who Johnson remembers as an excellent economics teacher who treated his students like young adults.

Actor, producer, disability consultant and campaigner, Julie Fernandez, recalls her schooldays and the teachers who made an impression on her. In particular, Fernandez remembers Mrs Thomas, her drama teacher at Lord Mayor Treloar College in Alton, Hampshire, who Fernandez credits with encouraging her interest in acting and the media. Fernandez says that the school taught her never to use her disability as an excuse.

Gardener and TV presenter Alan Titchmarsh recalls his school days and the teachers who made an impression on him. Titchmarsh says he decided he wanted to be a professional gardener at the age of 10, and he started off with cactii purchased from Harry Rhodes, is form teacher at All Saints junior school in Ilkley, UK.

Historian Bettany Hughes recalls her school days and the teachers who made an impression on her. One teacher who is particularly remembered is Veronica Anstey, her Latin teacher at Notting Hill & Ealing high school. Hughes credits Anstey with generating her interest in the classical world, something she has carried on into her career.

Actress Michelle Collins recalls her schooldays and her favourite teachers. Mr Thomson, her English teacher at Highbury Hill grammar school in London, is the teacher Collins remembers most. Thomson introduced drama to the school and encouraged the pupils to put on plays.

Artist Bill Viola recalls his school days and the teachers who made an impression on him. Viola names Mrs Hansel, his art teacher at Public School 20 in Queens, NY, as the first teacher to inspire him. Viola also nominates Professor Jack Nelson at Syracuse University and Daien Tanaka, a Zen teacher he met during a retreat in Japan, as inspirations.

Actress Zoe Wannamaker discusses her memories of school and her teachers. Wannamaker attended the King Alfred co-educational school in London, which adopts the philosophy that if children are treated as adults, then they will integrate smoothly into society. Wannamaker remembers her English and Maths teachers at King Alfred school with particular fondness.

Retired athlete Sally Gunnell talks about her favourite schoolteacher and recounts her school days. Her favourite teacher was Mrs Kay, a class teacher at Chigwell primary school.

Artist Quentin Blake recalls his schooldays and the teachers who inspired and influenced him most. Blake recalls two of his English teachers at Chislehurst & Sidcup grammar school. JH Walsh is named as the most influential teacher because he gave Blake an independence of thought, while RQ Rahtz is also fondly remembered for introducing Blake to local cultural activities.

Novelist, lecturer and film-maker Assia Djebar remembers her schooldays and the teachers who inspired and influenced her. At college in Algeria, Djebar remembers Madame Blasi, who used to recite the poetry of Rimbaud or Baudelaire, while another teacher used to invite musicians to play in the town.

Food writer Nigel Slater recalls his schooldays and the teachers who influenced and inspired him. Slater was one of only two boys at his school who took cookery O-level. Slater remembers that Joe Yates taught him about flavour as part of his 'continental cookery' class.

Actor Warren Mitchell discusses his school days, and in particular his favourite teachers. Mitchell believes Mr Sinden, his teacher at Bowes Road elementary school in London, played a major part in ensuring that he got into grammar school.

Actor and singer Jon Lee remembers his English teacher at the Sylvia Young theatre school in central London as his favourite teacher. He brought Macbeth alive, fresh and interesting when he taught it for GCSE. English was Lee's favourite subject, he got an A in English language and a B in literature for GCSE.

Gary Morecambe, author and son of comedian Eric Morecambe, talks about his schooldays, nominating teachers who made an impression on him. Morecambe credits Michael Harris at Hardenwick prep school in Harpenden with giving him a love of literature, while at Aldenham senior school in Elstree his favourite teacher was Richard Jones, another English teacher.

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Children's author Jacqueline Wilson reminisces about Mrs Burr and Miss Pierce, her English teachers at Coombs girls' school in Kingston upon Thames, who opened up the world of books to her. She also recounts the help she received from Leslie Bowman and Scott Smith, her first two magazine editors.

Newsreader Fiona Bruce remembers English teachers Mrs McKay and John Ward at the International School of Milan. Ward made a strong impression because of his groovy style and tendency to do a handstand when a class got boring. Back in the UK, at Haberdashers' Aske's school in SE London, music teacher Doris Griffin managed to give even non-musical girls a love of music.

Writer Adele Geras nominates Miss Ratcliffe, her Latin teacher at Roedean boarding school in Sussex, has her favourite teacher. Geras credits Miss Ratcliffe with encouraging her to concentrate on her A-levels and to go to university.