Prof. Heatherville (played by Ralph Richardson) is a protagonist in School for Secrets.
Led the group of five research scientists tasked with developing radar in secrecy and under intense pressure. His leadership was pivotal to the team's breakthrough, which significantly enhanced the RAF's combat effectiveness and helped prevent the German invasion of Britain in 1940. Prof. Laxton-Jones (played by Raymond Huntley) is a protagonist in School for Secrets.
Dr. McVitie (played by John Laurie) appears in School for Secrets.
Dr. Dainty (played by Ernest Jay) appears in School for Secrets.
Mrs. McVitie (played by Joan Young) appears in School for Secrets.
Mr. Watlington (played by David Tomlinson) appears in School for Secrets.
Jack Arnold (played by Richard Attenborough) appears in School for Secrets.
Group Capt. Aspinall (played by Patrick Waddington) appears in School for Secrets.
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Characters
Prof. Heatherville
(played by Ralph Richardson) — protagonist
Led the group of five research scientists tasked with developing radar in secrecy and under intense pressure. His leadership was pivotal to the team's breakthrough, which significantly enhanced the RA...
Prof. Laxton-Jones
(played by Raymond Huntley) — protagonist
Dr. McVitie
(played by John Laurie) — supporting
Dr. Dainty
(played by Ernest Jay) — supporting
Mrs. McVitie
(played by Joan Young) — supporting
Mr. Watlington
(played by David Tomlinson) — supporting
Jack Arnold
(played by Richard Attenborough) — minor
Group Capt. Aspinall
(played by Patrick Waddington) — minor
Mrs. Dainty
(played by Ann Wilton) — minor
Sqdn. Ldr. Buckley
(played by Kenneth Buckley) — minor
Air Marshal Cotter
(played by D. Bradley Smith) — minor
Wives' Escort Officer
(played by Robin Bailey) — minor
Flight Sgt. Cox
(played by Cyril Smith) — minor
Sqdn. Ldr. Slatter
(played by Hugh Dempster) — minor
Sir Duncan Wills
(played by Finlay Currie) — supporting
Warrant Officer
(played by James Hayter) — minor
Squadron Leader Sowerby
(played by David Hutcheson) — minor
Dr. Wainwright
(played by Norman Webb) — supporting
Lt. Cmdr. Lowther
(played by Michael Hordern) — supporting
Mrs. Watlington
(played by Pamela Matthews) — supporting
Story Analysis
A historical drama tracking British scientists who develop radar technology to counter German invasion threats during World War II.
