In a British university setting, Jim Dixon, a young and carefree history professor, tries to navigate the academic life filled with conventions and pretensions. Trapped in a world where appearance matters more than substance, Jim feels like a fish out of water, dealing with his chaotic colleagues and his own insecurities. His life takes an unexpected turn when he begins a relationship with the charming yet somewhat superficial Christine. Meanwhile, the arrogant and flamboyant Professor Welch becomes his greatest rival, not only in the professional realm but also in trying to win Christine's heart.
As the pressure of exams approaches, Jim is forced to deliver a lecture that could define his future. However, his disdain for rules and his knack for getting into trouble lead him into one entanglement after another, from comedic situations to moments of introspection. With a sarcastic sense of humor and an irreverent approach to education, Jim becomes the voice of students who feel crushed by a system that does not understand them.
Throughout the story, Jim embarks on an emotional rollercoaster, facing his own frustrations and aspirations. His journey serves as a reminder of the struggle to find a place in a world that seems to be against you. In the end, Jim must decide whether to succumb to the norm or embrace his uniqueness in an unexpected twist that could change everything.