Peter Moran: Pogo Patterson.

What happened to stewpot from Grange Hill?

Television. Burdis is most well known for his role as Christopher "Stewpot" Stewart in the BBC Television Children's show Grange Hill from 1981 to 1985. His later television work has included appearing in the award-winning BBC Television Police mockumentary Operation Good Guys.

Who is the ginger kid in Grange Hill?

Luke "Gonch" Gardner was a student at Grange Hill from 1985 to 1989, played by John Holmes (later credited as John McMahon).

Who was the Scottish teacher in Grange Hill?

My brother-in-law Nicholas Donnelly, who has died aged 83, was an actor best known for the role of Mr MacKenzie in the BBC television series Grange Hill. From 1985 to 1993, he played the Scottish woodwork teacher in the fictional north London comprehensive, a popular character for a generation of children.

Who was pregnant in Grange Hill?

Episode 9 - The news that Chrissy is pregnant is spread around the school along with the false rumour that the father is Mr Van Der Groot.

Grange Hill - Gripper Vs Pogo

Who was the first head teacher at Grange Hill?

“Gwyneth will be greatly missed by her adoring family and friends along with her many fans from multiple TV appearances,” he added. Powell played Mrs McClusky, arguably Grange Hill School's best-known head teacher, for eleven series between 1981 to 1991.

Who is the most famous person 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 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.

Who was Ziggy in Grange Hill?

George Christopher (born George Wilson, 5 March 1970) is a British actor & Author. He is best known for his teenage role as Liverpudlian scamp Ziggy Greaves in Grange Hill, a role he played from 1986 to 1989.

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."

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.

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.

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 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.

Are they making a film of Grange Hill?

Nearly half a century after it first aired on BBC One, a film adaptation of the classic children's drama series Grange Hill has been confirmed – with the original cast making a surprise return.

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.

Who are the Tucker's mates in Grange Hill?

Tucker's best friends are Alan Humphries, Benny Green, Tommy Watson, Joseph Hughes and Simon Shaw and his friends are Justin Bennett, Andrew Stanton, Antoni Karamanopolis, Trisha Yates, Susi McMahon and Pamela Cartwright.

Who got expelled from Grange Hill?

Having had enough, he was ganged upon, but Mr. Baxter put a stop to it before any more violence could escalate. Gripper was then escorted to the headmistress's office and subsequently expelled.

Who were the biggest stars from Grange Hill?

Todd Carty became a TV icon from a young age, after landing the role of Peter 'Tucker' Jenkins in Grange Hill. The then 15 year old actor became instantly recognisable in the role - from his antics with his on-screen class mates, to the long brown locks that framed his face as he tried to work his way out of trouble.

Who is the black character in Grange Hill?

Benny Green — Terry Sue-Patt

As Benny Green, Terry Sue-Patt was the first black character on Grange Hill — as well as first-ever pupil to be shown on screen in the debut episode.

What happened to Gonch from Grange Hill?

After starring as Gonch from 1989 to 1985, actor John Holmes left Grange Hill to go back into education. He studied at the University Of East Anglia and spent several years as president of the Student Union. According to The Daily Star, John gave up now works as the manager of a casino.

How did Grange Hill end?

Here we see the final minutes of the programme, in which the writers have made sure the last show was a memorable one. Set on the last day of term, an unexploded bomb is discovered underneath the school and old favourite Tucker Jenkins, played by Todd Carty, will return to offer current pupils some advice.

What was the PE teacher called in Grange Hill?

Michael Cronin(II)

A noted performer on the stage he is probably best remembered as the fiery P.E. teacher Geoff 'Bullet' Baxter (almost always in his fetching tracksuit) from the long-running BBC children's TV show.

What is the best storyline of Grange Hill?

Zammo McGuire

Lee MacDonald's portrayal of Zammo, the cheeky chap who developed a heroin addiction, is Grange Hill's most memorable storyline. It sparked a “Just Say No” anti-drugs campaign and saw some of the cast meeting Nancy Reagan at the White House.