Inside the British Boarding School: Trauma, Silence & Class, Ep 4

For generations, Britain’s most elite schools — Eton, Harrow, Winchester — have educated the future leaders of the country. But beneath the polished traditions and Latin mottos lies another legacy… one rarely discussed outside closed doors.

In "Stiff Upper Lip: Secrets, Crimes and the Schooling of a Ruling Class", journalist Alex Renton — himself a product of these schools — exposes the emotional cost, the silence, and sometimes the violence, that shaped generations of boys into men… and rulers.

In this video, I’ll be reading selected excerpts from the book, reflecting on the hidden curriculum of British public schools — one built on hierarchy, repression, and survival.

This is not a takedown — it’s a reckoning with a system that shaped Britain’s ruling class… and still echoes today.
(Content warning: this video discusses topics including emotional and institutional abuse. Viewer discretion is advised.)

This is a deeply researched and personal account of the legacy of British public (boarding) schools. These institutions, while producing many of Britain’s leaders, have also harbored traditions of silence, emotional repression, and at times, abuse.

This discussion is for educational and critical purposes, exploring how elite schooling has shaped British society and power structures.
⚠️ Content Warning: This video discusses themes of child discipline, emotional abuse, and institutional culture which may be distressing to some viewers.
📚 Book referenced: Stiff Upper Lip by Alex Renton
🎙️ Video format: Literary reading, historical and social commentary

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