Five programmes about the education system. 2: Public Schools
' I believe that private education is an important device by which the wealthy and the privileged secure and perpetuate their wealth and privilege.' Tessa Blackstone , a former member of the Labour Government ' think tank ', would like to abolish private education.
John Rae , the headmaster of Westminster School, and Michael Mc-Crum , a former headmaster of Eton College, defend the independent schools against her charges. Introduced by PATRICK NUTTGENS
Producer ROGER OWEN