Looking for a nostalgic coming-of-age movie to get you through the start of the week? Look no further than The History Boys , which airs on BBC Two on 22 September at 11pm. Directed by Nicholas Hytner and adapted from Alan Bennett's acclaimed play, the 2006 British comedy-drama follows eight bright, working-class students at a Yorkshire grammar school who have set their sights on Oxford and Cambridge University. After achieving impressive grades, the boys prepare for their entrance exams, and the headmaster (Clive Merrison) hires a young teacher, Irwin ( Stephen Campbell Moore ), to coach them.

With Alan Bennett's sharp writing and Nicholas Hytner's direction, The History Boys is a classic noughties film well worth a watch. Add in a star-studded cast – including Gavin & Stacey

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