Jeremy Irvine drowned in series seven, and Danny Kendall died of an unnamed neurological disorder in series twelve. Played by Ruth Carraway, Helen became one of the year-groups most loved characters. Donald left Grange Hill after 4 series, to concentrate on his theatre career. READ OUR INTERVIEW WITH SHEILA HERE. It was this feud that lead to a final showdown with Danny stealing Mr Bronsons car, before being found dead inside it, in one of childrens televisions most shocking scenes. The match is a draw and Gonch is forced to play all bets. Initially Karen Ford (Miss Booth) in particular, who was so welcoming, knowledgeable, and kind with a first time actor and no doubt deeply annoying teenager! Quietly put upon Sudhamani was a diligent student who was befriended by Trisha Yates and Cathy Hargreaves. He made his first appearance in episode 1 of series 9 and made his final appearance in episode 20 of series 12. Mark Burdis (Stewpot) 8. She is married to Tim and has two young daughters. Played by Jonathan Lambeth, artistic Danny lead a Speaking Wall campaign, regularly walked out of lessons, designed the longest lasting school logo and clashed repeatedly with Mr Bronson. Not an artistic bone in my body. Mr Bronson takes charge of a plan to use the Grange Hill radio station to raise money for Mrs Kendall to accompany Danny to hospital in Aberdeen. Cheryl cannot stay for the radio show so Laura does instead. He went on to be in the original West End cast of Cats and La Cage Aux Folles. Who are the people in Bring Back Grange Hill? In 2014 the film Belle, which Amma directed,was released to much critical acclaim. Jeremy then tragically drowned in the school swimming pool in 1984. Most famously, she has had a regular role as Connie in Holby City since 2004, and has also frequently appeared in sister show Casualty. This page is not available in other languages. Mr Griffiths catches Helen and Ziggy truanting and takes them to the donkey sanctuary. Jeremy Irvine made a big impression on his fellow pupils, who eventually took a dislike to him after uncovering the series of lies hed told them. Plot holes for Grange Hill (1978). Now? As well as numerous albums, Sheila has also published a book Banish Clutter Forever and is currently preparing a follow up. They get him into trouble when they show him what life in a wheelchair is like. It was actually a red plastic bag. Her son Albert, won an award for Television Moment Of The Year for his portrayal as The Boy in the 2005 revival of Doctor Who. He was personally asked by Morrissey to appear in the video for his singleDagenham Dave and is even mentioned in Morrisseys 2014 autobiography. Meanwhile, Mr Griffiths is measuring the shed and buying timber. However after just one series, Ann left Grange Hill when her fathers job meant her family had to move abroad. However, Amma has made a highly successful career for herself as a writer / director, with her 2004 feature film A Way Of Life winning the Carl Foreman award at the BAFTAS. Fay ends the week's show by announcing the engagement of Jackie and Zammo only for it to emerge that neither of them had told their parents. Mr Scott tries to allow his class some responsibility in registration, but Cleaver abuses the opportunity, causing Mr Scott to lose his temper. Cheryl warns Goncho that she is onto him for sabotaging Roland's diet. Danny Kendall in Grange Hill The artistic rebel died of a vague neurological disorder in the back of arch enemy Mr You, boy! Bronsons car. We had some great scenes and Im very grateful to her. Erkan Mustafa (Roland) Erkan appeared as Roland Branning for six years, and turned the once bullied youth into one of the shows most famous and inspirational characters. Erkan played Roland Browning for six years and turned him into a true TV icon. READ OUR EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH RUTH HERE. Both Mrs McClusky and Mr Griffiths are anxious about what will happen to Harriet. Grange Hill. Fraser Cains left Grange Hill in 1984, but continues to act, particularly in his homeland of Wales. Cast and characters [ edit] Pupils [ edit] Mr Scott's class cause havoc, defying his attempts to put all latecomers in detention. That was Vince Savage, trevor cleavers sidekick until trevor stabbed him in the back and found new mates. (Its been referenced in several TV shows like Spaced etc). Antoni Karamanopolis (played by Vivian Mann) died in episode fifteen of series three after he fell off the roof of a car park during a game of dare. Series 9 originally aired from 7th January 1986 to 1st April 1986. The 2016 film United Kingdom, directed by Amma, was chosen to open the 60th London Film Festival. Michael reprised his role as Mr Baxter in the ITV sit-com The Grimleys during the late 1990s. After leaving Grange Hill, Julianne worked as a Personal Assistant at Sky News, Lloyds Of London and the Weather Channel in the US, before becoming interested in alternative therapies. Eric "Ziggy" Greaves was a student at Grange Hill from 1986 to 1989, played by George Wilson (later credited as George Christopher). Vince and Paul think the whole school's proceeds of the glass bottles should go to the Danny Kendall Fund. Did you expectyour role in Grange Hill to be remembered 25+ years later? Danny gets put on a report. So Im now watching it again and have just started series 7 where Jeremy drowns. Sign in to rate and Watchlist for personalized recommendations. Was just chatting to Mr King in the library! Whilst doing donkey rides around the park, Gonch and Hollo get chased by park keepers. Terry died unexpectedly in 2015, but remained very proud of his work on Grange Hill. In biology class, Mr Scott dissects a pig's heart, causing Cleaver to be sick. Nicholas has a range of television and film credits to his name, but now works in radio as a presenter and voice over artist. In Harriet's stable, Rob says to Ziggy how unhappy he is that her sister is marrying Zammo the "pig". Pupils begin to misinterpret the staff handbook by following directives literally. This site is dedicated to the BBC TV series Grange Hill which ran from 1978-2008, concentrating particularly on the early years (1978-1990). Imelda Davis stormed into Grange Hill in a cloud of fibre-glass, escaped frogs, cut ties and protection rackets, becoming a character who struck fear into the hearts of both her enemies and friends. After leaving Grange Hill, Lucinda returned to her first love, the theatre, playing a wide range of roles. Brought up by over protective parents, Claire first caused a stir by fantasising about teacher Mr Hopwood in her diary, leading to her father attacking the object of her affection! The Sixth Formers get their exam results. Paul was a member of the original Grange Hill cast, playing Anthony Underwood. Fay and Julie want to hold an engagement party in the school canteen on a Saturday, they convince Mr Griffiths that the party is in his honour so that he will open up the school. And so it (he) came to pass. However during her four years at Grange Hill, Helen managed to prove herself as a strong minded individual, eventually leaving to try and begin a career as a female engineer. Who is the actress who plays Tracey in Grange Hill? Very occasionally. It is the start of the Canal trip. EXCLUSIVE interview with Lucinda Duckett. Not for one moment. Gonch, Hollo and Savage continue to scare Cleaver with their "ghost". 2022 Grange Hill Gold not to be reproduced without permission. When Danny Kendall first appears in series 9 (1986) he is in the third year, then the fourth year in series 10 (1987) but in series 11 (1988) he is put down a year to help him catch up with work he missed as he was in hospital for most of his fourth year. Ant Jones can't keep away from Grange Hill. Alford served a 6 week prison sentence after being charged. 33) In 1987, Danny Kendall (who went on to die in Mr Bronson's car) designed a new Grange Hill logo which became part of the uniform. Of course there were some established social groups already, the younger and older year groups. Grange Hill was controversial for some of its stories it ran. Donald left Grange Hill after 4 series, to concentrate on his theatre career. Sara continues to work in the film industry and in 2004 directed the Disney feature Confessions Of A Teenage Drama Queen starring Lindsey Lohan. Lee set up a successful key-cutting business in London, where he works today. Since leaving Paul has racked up numerous film and TV credits. After setting up his own company, he now works for communications giant EE. Georgina decides to end things with Ant. Few teachers made the impact Scruffy McGuffy did on Grange Hill. Arriving in Series 9, Danny Kendall became Grange Hill's most iconic anti-hero. Roly suggests if he finds the Sixth Formers a new common room they will keep quiet. Tegs' brother comes home, Mr. Bronson's car breaks down, Danny Kendall gets off to a bad start and Clarke's new paper round is beset with difficulties. After 6 years as Zammo,Lee left Grange Hill with critical acclaim for his portrayal of Zammos battle with heroin addiction. At first, he appears excited to work with her, but then lets her down by refusing to work with her. Actor John Alford played happy go lucky Robbie Wright between 1985 and 1991. Armed with the money from the sale of their two bed-roomed terrace house and a desire for more space, they bought Saltford Manor, Englands oldest house. As an actor I had hoped there would be a bit more to it than being found dead in a car mysteriously, but I know it had a big impact on the audience. Imelda then destroys the new notice board with hair dye. Lucinda now trains journalists for a major newspaper company in Australia. She also had roles in other popular TV dramas, such as Londons Burning. Zammo goes shopping with his mother for his wedding suit. Not only was she lead astray by Madelin Tanner, she also got the cane for missing school to perform with her group. ALL the girls look even better now than they did back then. It was my idea strangely. Did you audition specifically for the part of Danny? Fay and Zammo are re-sitting their O-Levels, but Fay is shocked to find out she and Zammo will be with the 5th Years. Standing up for others, becoming an expert in Judo, as well as being Alan Humphries girlfriend, Susi also appeared in spin-off Tuckers Luck. Later, Danny has a black out when Helen and Ziggy turn up. Totally unexpected. Re: How did Danny Kendall die? And a shout out to my long lost Green Room buddy Tim Polley (Banksy), we shared good chats about filmmaking and life. Banksie takes Lucy to the fair where they run into Laura who had refused to come with them earlier. Vincent Matthews who played Jeremy for two years, now works on the other side of the camera, running his own production company which produces a range of features for clients all over the world. This sporty and popular girl caused a scandal when she began a relationship with teacher Mr King. John eventually gave up acting and now works as a manager of a home-improvement store. The tenth series of the British television drama series Grange Hill began broadcasting on 6 January 1987, before ending on 27 March 1987 on BBC One. Lyndy got married in 2003 and also gave birth to her first child. Ever wondered what happened to the pupils of Grange Hill after they left? His death was an elaborate plotwho do you think the graffiti artist Banksy is. Banksie is being blamed for the mess in the Sixth Form common room and he storms out. Freddie gets hurt by a gas tap and is saved by Ant. Zammo is not happy that Banksie and Jackie are going on the Barge trip together. Amanda successfully overcame breast cancer and worked hard to promote the support she had received as an ambassador for Breast Cancer Care. xx, me too. Danny was into hip-hop and graffiti were you? Yes of course, the Tucker era. Ann Wilson was one of Grange Hills original female pupils and wasted no time in getting herself voted onto the school council. The drama was centred on the fictional comprehensive school of Grange Hill in the equally fictitious North London borough of Northam. www.grange-hill-1978-2008.co.ukwww.twitter.com/GrangeHillYearshttps://www.facebook.com/groups/jboy2k8/ MAIN PAGE Features Videos . Bridget agrees to do an interview for the radio station. Ziggy gets 1 from Vince in return for the promise of getting him a new tie to replace the tie Imelda cut. It's not a death, but there was a scene where st Joseph's (I think) were playing grange hill in a football match. And the waiting around for filming, often locked in tutoring rooms. Ziggy and Rob redo their banner in the Art Room, and end up flooding it. She went on to appear in The Bill, Baywatch and had a role in 1993 film Dirty Weekend. Mrs McClusky is not happy at how her interview is going to be presented on the radio show. Rudi Davis continued to act, but eventually gave this up to raise a family. But i wasnt sure what actually caused him to die, i pressumed it was suicide at the time, considering the last thing he said in the school before he flounced was "Dont worry, you wont be seeing me round here again". Ant Jones gets turned away from playing in the match as he is no longer a pupil of Grange Hill but is placed as Ziggy's runner since he was the one who injured his leg. Cleaver locks the canteen door behind Hollo in retaliation for a ghost joke, trapping a group of people inside. I know he stole Bronson's car but did he crash it or run a hose from the exhaust pipe and top himself? Danny throws his School Report in the pond. But Im so glad it had such a positive impact on some peoples lives it remains important to them. Candidates to edit the Fanzine are voted in, and Danny Kendall tries to persuade Ant Jones that an apology to Mr. Bronson would be a good idea. Despite pupil Cathy Hargreaves having a crush on him, Mr Sutcliffe remained professional to the end. Episode #9.12: Directed by David Bell. Schools Out Exhibition Reunion Oct2013, highlighted just what an iconic figure Benny Green had been on Childrens television, READ OUR EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH RUTH HERE, Where Are They Now? Played by Fleur Taylor, Imelda lasted just under two years at Grange Hill before she was expelled and sent to a behavioural unit. It had loads of great scenes for Danny, which was wonderful as an actor. I cant sing. Dannys death is remembered as being an iconic piece of television how involved were you with the creation of this storyline? i loved grange hill.brings back memories time flys. Imelda continues to disrupt classes. Brookdale pupil and ex boyfriend of Jackie Wright, Steven Banks arrived at Grange Hill when the two schools merged with Rodney Bennett. My mate was a bit narked mind. The pupils end up going to a disco on the final night. Danny Kendall; misunderstood or just difficult? Mrs McClusky tells Mr Griffiths about the stables Harriet is staying at is closing down and Ziggy suggests Harriet stays at the school. John went on to appear in numerous roles in The Bill and Casualty as well as the film An Awfully Big Adventure. Gwyneth (Mrs McClusky) and Michael Cronin (Mr Baxter) were also fantastic also brilliant actors, also with extensive careers outside GH, yet took the time out to be incredibly supportive and constructive with the young cast. However, due to Grange Hills high profile Tim found it difficult to escape being typecast as Banksy. Imelda has now teamed up with Trevor, and together the pair of them misbehave in Mr Scott's lesson. Read Grange Hill Golds Exclusive Interview with Erkan Mustafa. She can be seen on the cover of the En Vogue album Soul Flower. Realising that he has been duped, Bronson rushes back to the common room only to discover that it has been abandoned; all of the sit-in protesters have used the diversion to escape. Suffering from spots, and desperate to fit in, Diane made herself ill by barely eating and also created a fictitious boyfriend. After school, crowds gather in the playground to watch Ziggy hoist his flag up. The Truth Behind The Departure Of Jonah Jones And The Drowning Of Jeremy Irvine! In late 2004, a court case ruled that Dulice and some of her fellow singers were due royalties from use of the song. Bronco Bronson. Danny Kendall's . She remainsin regular contactwith Erkan Mustafa who played Roland. She was married to the actor David Thewlis. Paula-Ann Bland (Claire). This classic children's drama reflects the language and attitudes of its time. !.I just knew that Cathy Hargreaves would still look very good!! Episode #12.1: Directed by Albert Barber. Im going to have to watch some of the older series, since I watched most of the later ones with the Double-Dare gang and the Wannabes. Its a great show that will always play a part in my tv life and will always be remembered with great fondness. Why do you think this series was so successful? im now on series 12 , what a brilliant series often wanted to be an extra in the programme in order to pass Susan Tulley in the corridor if released on dvd would sell it in the shop i am running now. Julia is made to spy on what goes on at the school by her father. Didnt one of the teachers end up as a murderer in Corrie? Danny Kendall (1986-1989) Jonathan Lambeth. Amanda Mealing (Tracey) Amanda made her debut in the third series of Grange Hill, and she has since gone on to star in a number of UK soaps and dramas over the years. Harriet is still unwell. Danny gets rushed to hospital after collapsing. You can read our exclusive interview with Terry here. EXCLUSIVE interview with Nicholas Pandolfi. Schools Out Exhibition Reunion Oct 2013. She continues to act and lives on a farm in Lincolnshire with her husband and her two children. As TV's favourite comp turns 40, we head back to school to relive the show's most iconic moments . The rebel, the underdog; the anti-authority figure, lots of anger and grit, knows his own mind whatever others tell him. Clair Scott, had a crush on him and all hell broke lose when it was discovered. It consists of twenty-four episodes. I met Peter J. Morton who played Wayne Sutcliffe in LA this year. They do need to revive Just Say No as its message is one of the best! I shant day which one was my first crush . I had a chance to get into the TV production side of things, which I inexplicably turned down. Joining the cast in Series 2, as a replacement for Ann Wilson, Penny Lewis was the bossy but efficient school council rep. Rickys horse impressions were legendary. As well as acting, Michael has recently published three very successful childrens novels for Oxford University Press. He continues to act occasionally, present TV shows and along with Lee MacDonald (Zammo), makes a range of public appearances at charity events, as well as producing and directing. He also had a successful career as a model. I know he said something like That tie cost me a pound or something like that. The audience wanted a refund, as they did not believe he had accomplished his task. Yes Mr Hopkins the wood work teacher What is my brothers Daughters child to me? From the toupee, the scream of "You boy!" and Danny Kendall dying in his car, his decision to leave the show left it with a crater that it simply couldn't fill. So I said what if Danny died, thinking there could be a really great storyline. Played by Ruth Rudi Davies, the character of Penny was dynamic and not afraid to voice her thoughts in person or via the school magazine. After leaving Grange Hill, Vivian, working under the name Vinny Mann,carried on acting in a variety of different productions. The Sixth Formers get a new common room. Series 9 is the 9th series of Children's BBC Grange Hill which consisted of 24 episodes. [3] It had recently come out about Mr bristley being gay so all the st Joseph's teamed chanted "poof" at him. Terry continued to act but was also a very keen stencil artist, producing a wide body of work. Despite being unpopular amongst her peers, Imelda was hugely popular with viewers. Roland's diet is sabotaged when Gonch and Hollo discover he is losing weight with more success than they expected. UPDATED | Grange Hill Gold. She continued to act, but eventually gave up acting to work for an educational publishing company. However, Traceys time at Grange Hill was set to be brief after she was the victim of a cast clearout before Series 4 began. We got on very well Im grateful to all of them for advice, encouragement, role modelling, occasional tellings off and quite a few laughs over the years. I love Grange Hill, I wish they would put it on again. There is a meeting about the Sixth Form Barge trip. As long as it stayed edgy, it was great. At another football match, Ant Jones' team from St. Jo's accuse him of playing for the advantage of his former Grange Hill friends. Roly finds out that Danny is severely ill with a tumour and will need to go to hospital in Aberdeen. With his scruffy dress and interest in the pupils well being, he was not thought of highly by other staff, especially headteacher Mrs McLuskey. Imelda finds her lost tie in Mr Scott's desk draw. Vinny continues to act and sing professionally. Thanks to BBC2 and BSB I filled in the gaps and a few years back transferred my tapes over to dvd , although the last 6 years went straight to dvd anyway. A Shifty Man who proceeds to die abruptly in front of Gonch and Hollo, but not before sowing the seeds of Gonch's own imminent death. Her series Brothers and Sisters ran for 2 series on BBC2. loved grange hill as a kid. I remember the Grange Hill TV School drama Contents 1 Character History 1.1 Series 9 (1986) 1.2 Series 10 (1987) 1.3 Series 11 (1988) He got ill 1.4 Series 12 (1989) he was found dead in Mr Bronson's car 2 Appearances 3 Gallery Character History Series 9 (1986) Series 10 (1987) 1. The series was broadcast on Channel 4 . She continued to act, but more recently has moved into theatre production, setting up her own company with respected writer and actress Kay Adshead called Mama Quillo. EXCLUSIVE interview with Vincent Matthews. Imelda comes in Harriet's stable looking for Ziggy and takes his biscuit tin full of money for the Danny Kendall Fund for herself. He then returned as Tucker for Grange Hills final episode in September 2008. Instinctively we are both outside the mainstream, not always by choice but just through choosing our own path, and generally being socially mystified, as I call it! The character was written out in Series 4 after a horse riding accident, whilst Ruth Davis completed her exams, but returned briefly in Series 5. Alan Humphries They chant the tune "Why are we waiting?". Danny Kendall was born on January 8, 1973 and died on January 22, 1989. Who did you get on well with from the cast?
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