Jack Whitehall stars as the hilariously inept Alfie Wickers, with Mathew Horne as deputy head Mr. Fraser and Sarah Solemani as flirtatious teacher Miss Gulliver in BBC Three’s mockumentary ‘Bad Education‘.
Main cast
- Alfie WickersJack Whitehall1-3Main
- FraserMathew Horne1-3Main
- Miss GulliverSarah Solemani1-3Main
Supporting cast
- Mr. PickwellHarry Enfield1-3Supp
- Stephen ‘Flasher’ PerkinsJack Binstead1-3Supp
- Joe ‘Postman’ PoulterCharlie Wernham1-3Supp
- Mitchell ‘Mitch’ WoodhamNikita Johal1-3Supp
- Chantelle ParsonsKatherine Ryan1-3Supp
Guest & voice
- Mr. MourcastleRob Brydon1Guest
- Dr. GordonTamsin Greig2Guest
- Jenny WickersAlexandra Roach1Guest
- PhilSimon Farnaby2Guest
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About this cast
Bad Education is a British mockumentary sitcom that follows the misadventures of hopeless teacher Mr. Alfie Wickers as he tries to connect with his rowdy Year 11 class. The show ran for three series on BBC Three from 2012 to 2014, known for its irreverent humour and strong ensemble cast.
FAQs
Who plays Alfie Wickers in Bad Education?
Alfie Wickers is played by Jack Whitehall, who also co-created the series.
How many series of Bad Education are there?
There are three series, aired between 2012 and 2014 on BBC Three.
Is Bad Education based on a true story?
No, it is entirely fictional, though co-creator Jack Whitehall has said elements were inspired by his own school experiences.
Who plays Fraser in Bad Education?
Deputy head Mr. Fraser is played by Mathew Horne.
Who plays Miss Gulliver in Bad Education?
Miss Gulliver is played by Sarah Solemani.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026