Lee MacDonald (born 21 June 1968) is an English actor, who is known for his role as Zammo McGuire in the BBC drama Grange Hill. Since then, he has made cameo appearances on Birds of a Feather and The Bill. In 2019, he began appearing in the BBC soap opera EastEnders as Terry.

Where is Zamo from Grange Hill?

He remains in the public eye appearing as himself on shows such as Celebrity Scissorhands and Celebrity Pointless. He also runs a locksmith business in Wallington, Surrey. Todd Carty, 57, remains one of the show's most famous alumni having remained on TV screens since the first series aired in 1978.

What happened to the cast of Grange Hill?

Donald Waugh played Hughsey on Grange Hill from 1978 to 1980. After leaving the show he struggled with alcoholism and watched his life spiral out of control. Eventually the actor was forced to live on the streets - an experience which he says 'opened his eyes'. He now dedicates his time to helping the homeless.

When did Zammo leave Grange Hill?

Samuel "Zammo" McGuire is a student at Grange Hill School from 1982 to 1987, played by Lee MacDonald. He made his first appearance in episode 1 of series 5 and made his last appearance in episode 24 of series 10. Zammo is the son of Sheila McGuire.

Where is Tucker from Grange Hill now?

TODD CARTY (Tucker Jenkins)

After leaving Grange Hill, Todd was given his own series 'Tucker's Luck' which ran for three years. He then went on to play Mark Fowler in Eastenders until 2003, before joining 'The Bill' as the evil Gabriel Kent.

What are the Grange Hill stars doing now? - BBC London

What does Todd Carty do now?

Carty and his partner, actress/writer and film producer Dina Clarkin, have set up a film production company, Swordfish Productions.

Who is the most successful actor from Grange Hill?

Todd Carty, 57, remains one of the show's most famous alumni having remained on TV screens since the first series aired in 1978. His Grange Hill character was so popular, he was given his own spin-off show Tucker's Luck from 1983 to 1985.

Who became famous after Grange Hill?

Todd Carty, 57, remains one of the show's most famous alumni having remained on TV screens since the first series aired in 1978. His Grange Hill character was so popular, he was given his own spin-off show Tucker's Luck from 1983 to 1985.

How did Mrs Mccluskey leave Grange Hill?

My period did coincide with the Thatcher years. I think Mrs McClusky became memorable because we had a prime minister like that. Eventually, however, Powell wanted to pursue other interests and gave the Grange Hill producers and writers a year to write McClusky out of the series. She bought the rights to E. M.

What happened to Gripper Stebson?

Gripper reformed himself after leaving Grange Hill and got a job working for a butcher. His bike was stolen by a new school bully, however he had gotten it back. Although Gripper had briefly crossed paths with his former victim Roland, Gripper didn't seem to acknowledge his presence and didn't bother him.

Who got pregnant in Grange Hill?

Justine works out that Chrissy is pregnant after all and lied about her test results on a school trip to Dartmoor.

Why was Grange Hill axed?

The show was cancelled in 2008, having run every year for 30 years. It was felt by the BBC that the series had run its course.

Who was the bad girl in Grange Hill?

She was the Grange Hill bad girl whose love-hate relationship with class enemy Tucker Jenkins was must-see TV. Michelle Anderson, nee Herbert, played Trisha Yates in Grange Hill and spent four years playing the classroom rebel after joining the cast in 1978.

What happened to Lee Whitlock?

Whitlock died on 17 February 2023, at the age of 54.

Was Patsy Palmer in Grange Hill?

Palmer made her screen debut in the television programme The Gentle Touch in 1984. Like many other EastEnders actors, Palmer appeared on the children's drama show Grange Hill between 1985 and 1987.

What happened to Danny Kendall in Grange Hill?

Series 12 (1989)

Later the car was discovered on an estate with Danny's dead body in the back. A post mortem established that Danny died of natural causes, due to a recurrence of his old illness. Danny's death impacted on many at the school and led to Mr Bronson noticeably mellowing before taking early retirement.

Why did Mrs McCluskey freeze her husband?

As she explains, she came home from a weekend away and found Gilbert dead, and while preparing to call an undertaker, she checked his pension plan to see he had signed everything off to his first wife. Out of fear of being left broke, Karen kept Gilbert's body in the freezer and kept cashing the checks.

How old was Mrs McCluskey when she died?

The actress Gwyneth Powell, known to many as the headmistress in the BBC series Grange Hill, has died at the age of 76. She played the role of Mrs McClusky for from 1981 to 1991, and despite playing many other parts in her career, it was the one that viewers took most to heart.

Who was the head teacher at Grange Hill?

Gwyneth Powell, actor known for playing Grange Hill headteacher Mrs McClusky, dies aged 76 - IMDb.

What happened to Simone Hyams?

She subsequently worked as a corporate events manager for Richard Branson's Virgin Group.

When did Trisha Yates leave Grange Hill?

Trisha bows out at the end of Series 5, in 1982. I remember her appearing in the final episode of the Grange Hill spin-off Tucker's Luck, when we find that she's working for the DHSS.

What happened to Jonah in Grange Hill?

However, by the time Series 7 began, Jonah had disappeared and Jeremy had taken his place at Grange Hill. It was eventually revealed that Jonah's father had got a new job in Wales and the whole family had moved there.

Is Grange Hill being made into a film?

Well, the exciting news is that stars of the series are set to return in a new movie. Yes, 45 years after it first aired on BBC One, the classic children's drama series is being turned into a film, which will be written by Sir Phil Redmond, who created the show, and will be directed by one of the original cast.

Is Todd Carty ill?

His agent Derek Webster said an ear infection was behind the collapse, telling the Press Association: "[Todd had] been suffering an infection for a while, his antibiotics ran out. He was kept overnight but released on Sunday. All is well and he is filming a new TV show tomorrow."

What happened to Tucker Jenkins?

He departed the school later in the year during a leaving party. Tucker found his post-Grange Hill life difficult as he struggled to find employment during the recession. He reunited with former classmate Trisha and the two briefly dated. Tucker eventually found work on a building site.