Please Sir! (film) Mr. Hedges trusting the class. At the final dance Mr. Hedges is ensnared in the romantic clutches of Miss Cutforth, contrary to his wishes. Please Sir! (film) Please Sir! is a 1971 British comedy film starring John Alderton, spun off from the television series "Please Sir!" Mr. Hedges, the somewhat naive and idealistic teacher of the rebellious Class 5C, lobbies to have them allowed on the school camping trip despite much precedent to the contrary. Once on the camping trip Mr. Hedges pursues Penny Wheeler, the local barmaid, and the class indulge in their usual activities. A small feud with
Ed Bernard appearances on many television shows, including "Mannix", "Love Story", "Kojak", "Police Story", "T.J. Hooker", "In the House", and "Becker". Ed Bernard Ed Bernard (born July 4, 1939) is an American actor best known for his roles as Detective Joe Styles on "Police Woman", Principal Jim Willis on "The White Shadow", and as Lieutenant Bill Giles on "Hardcastle and McCormick". Bernard is a television actor. He played Detective Joe Styles in 91 episodes of the television series "Police Woman" between 1974 and 1978. After "Police Woman", he portrayed Jim Willis in the cast in the television series "The White Shadow" from