She previously told the BBCthat she was determined to make the role more modern because she was only 35 when she took on the role. Robert. In the late 90s she made the switch into directing, deciding to get behind the camera on major British TV shows. She made a brief return as Trisha in the final episode of Tucker's Luck, a Grange Hill spin-off based on Todd Carty's character Tucker. Calley also had to wear glasses this year, which she was self concious about it but was reassured it was OK. As well as her glasses problem, Calley was finding it difficult to work hard and was worried about her upcoming exams. Always full of money making schemes, Gonch was a wheeler dealer who ran a toast bar, a dating agency, a homework service and a PE kit lending scheme all from the classroom. Plotting a deranged revenge plot on the mother who gave him away involving incest and raping a colleague, psychopathic Gabriel became a serial killer and eventually committed suicide. She also starred in The Bill and London's Burning, but gave up acting in the 90s and qualified as a beauty therapist. It's the night of Ronnie's party, and there are unwelcome guests in the form of Trevor Cleaver and Mauler McCaul. His career has now taken a different turn as he has worked as an announcer for boxing matches for several years. Today fans are mourning the passing of Lee Whitlock, who played Bevis Loveday in series 16 in 1993. The actor was found guilty by a jury at London's Snaresbrook Crown Court in 1999 of one count of supplying 2.036 grammes of cocaine to Fake Sheikh Mazher Mahmood, as well as a similar charge involving 11.9 grammes of cannabis resin. Matthew has his day in court. Jane is mortified when Calley embarrases her when analysing the palm to the rest of E1. Gonch, Ronnie and Robbie were all surprised when Calley said she was fine with Vince. Michelle moved to Dundee in the early 1990s to bring up her family, where she works alongside her husband running their family glazing business. "It had taken my health and my time but that was it. 1. 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After leaving the school drama, the actor appeared in A Touch Of Frost and the first feature length addition of Only Fools And Horses. Ironically, Todd was skating to The Beatles hit Help when he apologetically returned to the ice. Michelle has since been given the all clear. His Grange Hill character was so popular, he was given his own spin-off show Tucker's Luck from 1983 to 1985. . Lee MacDonald, 52, was the star of one of Grange Hill's most hard-hitting storylines when his character Zammo became addicted to heroin. After leaving Grange Hill in the 90s, he went on to star in the hit ITV series about the lives of fire brigade officers, London's Burning. Grange Hill S DRAMA & SOAPS 25m This classic children's drama reflects the attitudes of its time. Michelle is now trying to raise awareness of the lesser-known symptoms of breast cancer and is urging women to check their breasts for dimples. Mustafa also appeared alongside former co-star Lee Macdonald who played Zammo as a guest presenter on E4. Helen has a secret which she isn't telling anybody. Just last year, he starred opposite Danny Dyer's Mick Carter on EastEnders, playing a foul-humoured bus driver in a one-off guest appearance. The pair left the show in the early 1980s just four years after joining but remained friends throughout their careers. Lee has made several TV appearances since leaving Grange Hill, including an episode of The Bill in which his love interest was played by Melissa Wilkes - who also played his girlfriend Jackie Wright in Grange Hill. He still teams up with Lee 'Zammo' MacDonald for public appearances and charity events. Freddie isn't happy when he learns he will have to learn dance instead of playing football. He also had a part in a football comedy called Whats The Score? Calley's latest craze is fanzine magazines and wants the school to have one. The star, who was best known for playing Gary in the iconic children's show, passed away following a short battle with cancer in April 2016. Michelle played bad girl Trisha Yates in the school drama from 1978 to 1982 but after leaving Grange Hill, Michelle gave up acting and worked for a major sweet manufacturer. After leaving the school drama in 1987, he went on to act in two series of Chef! Phoebe Jackson-edwards For Mailonline, 'She said she was turned on by risk so he took the plastic off his iPhone screen': New 50 Nerds of Grey Twitter feed gives the racy novel a geeky makeover, 'Are you trying to rubbish me? After her Grange Hill exit, Susan went on to star as Walford favourite Michelle Fowler in EastEnders for a decade. [13] The construction later began in 1983 as farms were replaced by residential communities. Phoebe Jackson-edwards For Mailonline Speaking about the enterprise Pavement to Catwalk, Donald said: "Working with and being homeless for a period of time has opened my eyes to the potential and talent within this un-tapped society. " Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Played: Zammo McGuire. So what happened to the child stars once that school bell rang for the final time? with Lenny Henry as well as several episodes of Blackadder. Both Calley and Robbie get ready to go on their first date together but when Calley is late Robbie thinks he has been stood up. Suzanne Ross is remembered as one of the most beloved characters on the show, as played by actress Susan Tully. Freddie is upset that Mr Robson isn't picking the best players for the school's football team. In October 2015, Terry was sadly found dead at his London home, aged 50, following a battle with alocholism. It's fair to say life hasn't been a walk in the park for all of them Robbie Wright was a central character on Grange Hill from 1985 to 1991, famous for his romance with Calley Donnington and friendship with Ziggy Greaves. Justine's reputation is in tatters, Ronnie sees where Calley's boyfriend works, and Robbie and Aichaa get into trouble at a football match.Justine's reputation is in tatters, Ronnie sees where Calley's boyfriend works, and Robbie and Aichaa get into trouble at a football match.Justine's reputation is in tatters, Ronnie sees where Calley's boyfriend works, and Robbie and Aichaa get into trouble at a football match. 10 Lee Whitlock, who starred in Grange Hill and Sweeney Todd, has died aged 54 She left the series in 1985 and continued to act, appearing in TV series such as Spender and Only Fools and Horses. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. Actor John Holmes left the show to complete his education and studied at the University of East Anglia, where he eventually became president of the Student Union for several years. Actor John Alford played happy go lucky Robbie Wright between 1985 and 1991. Most recently he has appeared as himself on Celebrity Juice, Pointless Celebrities and Soccer AM. Michelle Herbert, 50, who played Trisha Yates, appeared in the first five series of the BBC programme, had faded into obscurity until she revealed her diagnosis earlier this week. It sounds mad, but just to get composed.. He also runs a locksmith business in Wallington, Surrey. The former teenage pin-up was caught by the News Of The World's Fake Sheikh and then served a six week sentence after being charged. When Mike returns, she accidentally tells him that Georgina danced with Don Jenkins at a party. Mr Bronson gets even with Mauler. Alison Bettles, now 51, played Fay Lucas from 1982 to 1987 in six series of the show. However, Ronnie uses this to support her animal rights protest and gets Calley to nick his ID card. Played by Terry Sue-Patt, Tucker was a central character on the series from 1978 to 1982. Now she campaigns to raise awareness of the lesser-known symptoms of breast cancer. Music buffs will know Walters best as but a member of the music group So Solid Crew, who shot to the top of the charts in 2001 with their hit single 21 seconds. She convinced Mr Bronson to come on the Isle of Wight trip. The popular kids show tackled a range of hard-hitting topics from knife crime to heroin addiction - and has recently been slapped with a racist and offensive language warning on streaming service Britbox. He reunited with some of his Grange Hill class mates for Channel 4's Bring Back Grange Hill and also works for a taxi firm. He was discovered aged 14 by a talent scout while playing football in the park and enjoyed success in 1989 film The Firm, starring alongside Gary Oldman and Phil Davis. She is given Jane's handprint, not knowing it's her's by class mate, Hollo Holloway. The series follows the lives of the staff and pupils of the eponymous school, an inner-city London comprehensive school. Calley has a relationship with Robbie from her fourth year until her fifth year and with John Hunter in Lower 6th. Preparations are underway at Calley's house for their 'A' party, to which they've invited older boys. Calley feels guilty and responsible for what happened to her best friend, so she persuades Helen and Georgina to own up to Mrs McClusky. Erkan Mustafa, who starred in the show from 1982 until 1987, said: "I was just a normal child attending school. He was our cherished son, brother, uncle and friend and will be sadly missed.". But after his departure from the square, he played away from type portraying the villainous PC Gabriel Kent in The Bill. Paula-Ann's edgy character Claire caused a stir by fantasising about teacher MrHopwood in her diary, who was then attached by her overprotective father. Boozy revellers in Birmingham and Leeds pack out bars and clubs in fancy Freya the walrus who shot to global fame after being seen frolicking in Norway before she was euthanised by Ukrainian drone attack on Crimea 'was preparing ground for counteroffensive': Russian fears for peninsula mount Women's rights activists led by Posie Parker face off with pro-trans campaigners during rally at Speakers' 'The Dingoes' frontman and musician Broderick Smith dies 'peacefully' at the age of 75. He has also been in The Bill and played Gary Rawlings, a rival fruit and veg stall holder to Mark Fowler in EastEnders. The actor had a short-lived singing career in the mid 90s and managed to get three singles in the top 30 of the UK charts. The eleventh series of the British television drama series Grange Hill began broadcasting on 5 January 1988, before ending on 11 March 1988 on BBC One. Something went wrong, please try again later. Robbie Wright was a happy-go-lucky type who will be best remembered for his relationship with Calley Donnington and his friendship with Ziggy Greaves. She's a mother-of-two and is also an ambassador for the Good Grief Trust. Speaking about the role, Erkan Mustafa told Grange Hill Gold: "I was just a normal child attending school. She made her first appearance in episode 1 of series 8 and made her lastappearance in episode 20 of series 14. This year started off badly with Calley wondering whether she had got AIDS from the monkey which scratched her last year. Bettles was one of the cast members to take part in the famous Just Say No single, to promote an anti-drugs message after the programme's controversial storyline with Zammo McGuire who became hooked on heroin as a child. He's appeared in Casualty and CBBC show Mile High and had a long-term relationship with Tina Mahon who played Ronnie Birtles. Erkan hosted a Grange Hill cast reunion in a nightclub in Leicester Square back in 2009. The star had actually trained as a teacher but never taught in the classroom, as she decided to pursue acting instead. In 1989, George sadly lost his grandmother and then he witnessed the Hillsborough disaster, which he never thought he could talk about because he wasnt directly involved as he sat in a different stand. Calley is best friends with Ronnie Birtles from the first year until Ronnie quits school in Lower 6th, but Ronnie supports her when she gets her AIDs test results. Reports suggested his body may have lain undiscovered for a month. At Mrs McClusky's leaving do, Calley presents a presentation to Mrs McClusky on the student's behalf. A teacher put me up for the role and said Go on. Matthew lies about what happened over the weekend. Desperate to look after her newborn baby, Amanda quickly underwent a biopsy before having an urgent mastectomy. Ronnie and Fiona enter the hip hop competition. ", Over social media, Mustafa explained: "I came out of acting to do music which did not work out as it was meant to.". Popular Scouser Ziggy Greaves arrived at Grange Hill in 1986 and spent four years on the show, with his character compared to original scamp Tucker in the first series. Tegs takes Justine to tea at his aunts house but it turns out not to be his aunts house after all. Calley is the adoptive daughter of Mrs Donnington and Bill Donnington and the biological daughter of Angela Selby. He later landed a regular gig on The Bill's cast as the evil Gabriel Kent, before pursuing gigs with travelling theatre companies and on shows like Celebrity Masterchef. In 1988, Alison appeared in an Eastenders spin-off called Civvy Street, set during the second world war, playing a young Ethel Skinner. The former child star also appeared in Michael Winner's 1993 flick Dirty Weekend, which was banned from video release for two years due to its violent and sexual content. Shocked tributes poured in earlier this year he was found dead in his London home at the age of 50. His uncoordinated moves became a ratings draw and in one routine he accidentally skidded through the exit. He's appeared in Casualty and CBBC show Mile High and had a long-term relationship with Tina Mahon who played Ronnie Birtles. George has also appeared in numerous theatre productions, including some he's written himself and is currently working on a stage version of Papillion. On the last day of term, Calley told Robbie that Vince was OK, but she didn't fancy him. Roland Browning was a legendary character on the show, tackling sensitive issues like bullying from 1982 until 1987. The actress was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015 and was forced to endure a lumpectomy and a mastectomy to remove the breast in August. She offers the carrot of possible work experience with a design company in return for better attendance. Calley calms down Ted Fisk, who learns that Chrissy intends to keep their baby. It consists of twenty episodes. The cast of Grange Hill reunited on This Morning on Wednesday to reminisce about the classic children's TV show, which ran from 1978 to 2008. By By A former Grange Hill star recently revealed her battle with breast cancer as a warning to other women, but what happened to the other cast members of the popular Eighties TV show? Todd Carty said he was 'deeply saddened' by the sudden death of his Grange Hill co-star. Actor John Holmes left the show to complete his education and studied at the University of East Anglia, where he eventually became president of the Student Union for several years. Calley is into palm reading. It was a bit of a dream come true, really.'. When Calley is trying to work and Georgina and Mike have a row, she reveals that Mike got an offer from America. But because of Grange Hill, that was all different. Episode 19 Mike meets Linford Christie. Ted Fisk and Trevor Cleaver decided to host a dinner party and they invited Calley and Georgina Hayes. But his fortunes turned when he was written out after being caught in a drugs sting. Grange Hill favourite Zammo has a cameo in EastEnders, Samuel 'Zammo' McGuire was played by Lee MacDonald, Peter "Tucker" Jenkins was played by Todd Carty, Susan Tully started off in Grange Hill before heading to EastEnders, Popular character Roly was played by Erkan Mustafa, Robert "Robbie" Wright was played by John Alford, George struggled with finding fame at a young age, Mark Farmer as Gary Hargreaves in Grange Hill, Caroline "Calley" Donnington was played by Simone Hyams, Joseph Hughesy Hughes actor Donald Waugh works with the homeless, John Holmes as Luke "Gonch" Gardner in Grange Hill, Michelle Herbert played Trisha Yates in the show, Mark Burdis had the role of Christopher 'Stewpot' Stewart. I could buy new phones, new trainers, stuff like that.". He also had minor roles in other TV shows including Desmonds, General Hospital and Jackanory. "I remember going to a museum with my school, and getting chased by all the girls from a girls school. Contents 1 Character History 1.1 Series 8 (1985) 1.2 Series 9 (1986) 1.3 Series 10 (1987) 1.4 Series 11 (1988) 1.5 Series 12 (1989) Published: 13:03 BST, 13 January 2021 | Updated: 13:24 BST, 13 January 2021. Terry, who had been battling a drink problem, was lying face down in bed. Simone Hymas is best known for her role as Calley in Grange Hill, which she starred in from 1985 until 1991. Robbie tells Ziggy he saw bodies in an open crypt and they decide to go back there. On the Isle of Wight trip, Calley and Robbie split up and Calley gets involved with a boy from another school at the same place. 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However, his acting career was left in tatters when he was convicted of supplying drugs to 'Fake Sherik' journalist Mazher Mahmood in 1999 and imprisoned for nine months. She noticed a small dimple on her breast while on holiday in Rome in May 2015. His Grange Hill character was so popular, he was given his own spin-off show Tucker's Luck from 1983 to 1985. Justine's reputation is in tatters, Ronnie sees where Calley's boyfriend works, and Robbie and Aichaa get into trouble at a football match. While she's got the all-clear,FEMAIL delves into the very different trajectories of the much-loved child actors decades on. The lives of some of the Grange Hill make some of it's storylines look tame in comparison. In the library, Calley tells Ted that it was out of order the way behaved and that pregnancy causes changes in a woman's emotions and body. After school, Helen does the first babysitting session with Gonch, while Robbie waits at the burger bar for Calley. The star, 54, took to Twitter on Saturday to share the happy news with his fans as he shared a beaming snap emerging from a church with his Actress Gwyneth Powell, known to viewers as headmistress Mrs. McClusky in BBC series, has died aged 76.
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