• Air date: 05 Jan '82 18 episodes
      Grange Hill is a British television drama series originally made by the BBC. The show began in 1978 on BBC1 and was one of the longest-running programmes on British television when it ended its run in 2008. It was created by Phil Redmond who is also responsible for the Channel 4 dramas Brookside and Hollyoaks; other notable production team members down the years have included producer Colin Cant and script editor Anthony Minghella. After 30 years, the show was cancelled and the last episode was shown on 15 September 2008.
  • List of Episodes (18)
    • 1. Arrival

      05 Jan '82
      Gripper makes Roland's first day a misery. Zammo and Jonah liven up things with some stink bombs.
    • 2. Settling In

      08 Jan '82
      Roland avoids "GCE" (Gripper's Cash Enterprise) by accompanying Miss Mooney through the school gates. Gripper nabs Zammo and Jonah's cash, but they have no intention to continue paying him indefinitely. Roly cuts himself in woodwork - did he do it on purpose so he could go home? Annette wants revenge against Zammo and Jonah for their stink bomb damaging her shoes, and buys her own stink bomb. Jonah and Zammo goes to see Mr. Hopwood to try to get something done about Gripper, but without
    • 3. Sex Education

      12 Jan '82
      A lesson on human biology is announced, with a letter to be taken home for permission to be sought. Can H3 be sensible about the subject? What will Anita Unsworth's Gran say? Matthew Cartwright would rather not do the lesson, and takes some stick from older sister Pamela. Pogo tries to make a few bob out of the biology textbook's "disgusting pictures". Claire's mother speaks to Mrs. McClusky concerned that her daughter is too innocent for the forthcoming biology lesson. How did Matthew
    • 4. Text Books

      15 Jan '82
      School cuts are being noticed, what with the lack of a Technical Drawing teacher, and book shortages. The Computer Club wants to buy a new computer for £1200, and the PTA tries to come up with some fund-raising ideas. A "Sponsored Spell" is on the cards. Can Gripper spell any other word than "G.B.H"? Gripper sees the text book shortages as a way of earning money, getting his supplies from St. Mary's girls. He ropes in Pogo as an unwilling accomplice to sell them. Unfortunately, Gripper's
    • 5. Instruments

      19 Jan '82
      Belinda starts learning the Clarinet, an expensive instrument that she becomes paranoid about getting damaged. Annette hides it in the boys' changing rooms for a laugh, but Belinda is not amused, and nor is Pogo when she bursts in while he is changing. Annette's joke backfires when they find the clarinet gone, and Mr. Baxter tells the girls off when he finds them skulking around. Belinda's mum is annoyed when she finds out the loss, but the clarinet is insured: Fay and Annette have to fork out
    • 6. Sports Trials

      22 Jan '82
      Why has Annette brought two eggs to cookery? Benny Green has inspired Zammo to take the Athletic Trials. Fay is pleased to be selected for the hockey team against Brookdale. Mr. McDuffy is holding auditions for the "school review". Annette's launching of an egg aimed at Roland isn't helping his self-esteem, but he is at least trying to join in. Gripper's back to demanding money from Roly, but Benny intervenes. Roly's entry in the shot putt is a disaster. Fay is praised for their team winning the
    • 7. Saturday Job

      26 Jan '82
      Mr. Hopwood catches Suzanne bunking off, and Mr. McGuffy is impressed by the natural humour of Stewpot and Duane.
    • 8. Scruffy McDuffy

      29 Jan '82
      Suzanne & Mr. McDuffy get into trouble because of their appearance, and Matthew Cartwright writes an article about bullying.
    • 9. Stickers

      02 Feb '82
      A sticker frenzy sweeps through Grange Hill.
    • 10. Exploration

      05 Feb '82
      Annette and Belinda go exploring underground - will they find the Phantom of the Tunnel?
    • 11. Sponsorship

      09 Feb '82
      Miss Mooney announces a scheme of collecting chocolate bar wrappers to raise money for new science equipment. Could Roland be an asset at last?
    • 12. Zoo

      12 Feb '82
      A busy day at the zoo. Who is better behaved, Grange Hill or the animals?
    • 13. Girl Gangs

      16 Feb '82
      Suzanne seems to be going off the rails - can Clare save her?
    • 14. Diary

      19 Feb '82
      Clare's crush on Mr. Hopwood is in danger of getting out of hand.
    • 15. Despair

      23 Feb '82
      Unpopular, and bullied by Gripper, Roland Browning has no intention of staying at school.
    • 16. School Revue

      26 Feb '82
      It's time for the School Review, but will the satirical tone be too strong for Mrs. McClusky?
    • 17. Aftermath

      02 Mar '82
      Belinda is leaving, and Roly is in hospital, so two collections are needed for presents.
    • 18. Exams

      05 Mar '82
      It's nearly the end of term. Can Pogo make some money out of the examinations?