H is For Harry
Biographies & Inspiring Stories
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1h 22m
An illiterate 11-year-old, Harry, starts secondary school in London. Generations of his family have never read, but his dedicated teacher, Sophie, believes he can break the cycle. Over two years, Harry fights not just to learn, but to believe in a future for himself far beyond his origins. This is a poignant coming-of-age story set against Britain's complex class landscape.
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