Grange Hill (series 26)
| Grange Hill series 26 | |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| No. of episodes | 20 |
| Release | |
| Original network | BBC One |
| Original release | 28 January 2003 – 3 April 2003 |
The twenty-sixth series of the British television drama series Grange Hill began broadcasting on 28 January 2003, before ending on 3 April 2003 on BBC One. The series follows the lives of the staff and pupils of the eponymous school, an inner-city comprehensive school. It consists of twenty episodes.
Cast and characters
Pupils
| Character | Actor/Actress | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ian Hudson | John Joseph | 1998–2004 |
| Darren Clarke | Adam Sopp | 1999–2003 |
| Anika Modi | Jalpa Patel | 1999–2004 |
| Amy Davenport | Lindsey Ray | 1999–2003 |
| Calvin Braithwaite | Arnold Oceng | 1999–2004 |
| Spencer Hargreaves | Colin White | 1999–2005 |
| Shannon Parks | Amanda Fahy | 2001–2004 |
| Leah Stewart | Jessica Staveley-Taylor | 2001–2003 |
| Maddie Gilks | Kacey Barnfield | 2001–2006 |
| Martin Miller | Matthew Buckley | 2001–2007 |
| Kathy McIlroy | Sammy O'Grady | 2001–2007 |
| Nick Edwards | Tom Graham | 2003–2004 |
| Barry "Baz" Wainwright | Thomas Hudson also credited as Tom Hudson* | 2003–2007 |
| Karen Young | Holly Quin-Ankrah | 2003–2007 |
| Matthew "Mooey" Humphries | Jonathan Dixon | 2003–2007 |
| Annie Wainwright | Lauren Bunney | 2003–2005 |
| Max Humphries | James Wignall | 2003–2007 |
| Emma Bolton | Daniella Fray | 2003–2007 |
| Andy Turner | Chris Crookall | 2003–2007 |
| Jeremy Bishop | Max Friswell | 2003–2007 |
| Abel Benson | Lucas Lindo | 2003–2008 |
| Patrick "Togger" Johnson | Chris Perry-Metcalf | 2003–2008 |
| Tanya Young | Kirsten Cassidy | 2003–2008 |
Teachers
| Character | Actor | Position in School | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Peter Robson | Stuart Organ | PE Teacher Geography Teacher Deputy Head (1993-1997) Headmaster (1998-2003 | 1988-2003 |
| Mrs Bassinger | Jacqueline Boatswain | History Teacher Deputy Head (2003–04) Headmistress (2005–06) | 2003–2006 |
| Mr Chris Malachy | Edward Baker-Duly | PE Teacher IT Teacher | 2003–2006 |
| Mr Wallace "Wally" Scott | Simon O'Brien | Caretaker | 2003–2006 |
| Miss Dyson | Nikki Grosse | Art Teacher Form tutor to 7D (2003) Form tutor to 8D (2004) | 2003–2004 |
Parents
| Character | Actor | Children | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Stewart | Malcolm Tomlinson | Leah Stewart | 2003 |
| Mrs Stewart | Natalie Forbes | Leah Stewart | 2003 |
| Mr Owen Wainwright | Mark Entwhistle | Barry "Baz" and Annie Wainwright | 2003-2005 |
| Mrs Wainwright | Fionnuala Ellwood | Barry "Baz" and Annie Wainwright | 2003-2004 |
Episodes
| # | Episode | Writer | Director | Original airdate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode One | Richard Burke | David Richardson | 28 January 2003 |
| Tucker Jenkins gives his nephew Togger and Andy a lift to their new school. Jeremy becomes an instant target for bully Mooey Humphries. Miss Dyson isn't impressed by Tanya's lip ring. | ||||
| 2 | Episode Two | Neil Jones | David Richardson | 30 January 2003 |
| Leah and Shannon decide to play women's football. Maddie becomes frustrated by with Baz's secretive home life. Abel steals Jeremy's football boots. | ||||
| 3 | Episode Three | Kaddy Benyon | Chris Corcoran | 4 February 2003 |
| Baz ends up injuring his leg as he jumps out of the upstairs window at home. Emma wants to be Tanya's best friend. Plans are announced by Mr. Robson to try and raise £50,000 for new technology at the school. | ||||
| 4 | Episode Four | Sarah Daniels | Chris Corcoran | 6 February 2003 |
| Togger and Abel have an unscheduled swim in the school swimming pool and Abel's clothes end up vanishing. | ||||
| 5 | Episode Five | Richard Burke | David Andrews | 11 February 2003 |
| Togger and Abel have an unscheduled swim in the school swimming pool and Abel's clothes end up vanishing. | ||||
| 6 | Episode Six | Si Spencer | David Andrews | 13 February 2003 |
| The year seven pupils go ghost hunting. Mr. Robson reveals that some of the school playing fields will be sold off to raise funds. Baz returns to school. | ||||
| 7 | Episode Seven | Sarah Daniels | Murilo Pasta | 18 February 2003 |
| Annie ends up taking the blame for a missing costume. The year seven pupils lesson in pancake ends up in a food fight. | ||||
| 8 | Episode Eight | Neil Jones | Murilo Pasta | 20 February 2003 |
| Mr. Malachay is impressed by Mr. Wainwright at Parents' Evening. Togger discovers that there has been someone living in the damaged building. Josh manages to makes a fool of himself. Leah discovers that her mother has been seeing Mr. Malachay. | ||||
| 9 | Episode Nine | Si Spencer | Chris Corcoran | 25 February 2003 |
| Josh's Beckham hairstyle causes him problems. Rumours about Leah and Mr. Malachay spread around the school. Togger and the other Year 7's use CCTV footage to try and get a glimpse of the mysterious squatter. | ||||
| 10 | Episode Ten | Kaddy Benyon | Chris Corcoran | 27 February 2003 |
| The Year Seven pupils try to get to know the hidden boy. Anika is finally asked out on a date by Josh. Leah decides to leave school for good. | ||||
| 11 | Episode Eleven | Sarah Daniels | David Andrews | 4 March 2003 |
| Emma manages to ruin Tanya and Annie's friendship. Tranter becomes ill. Shannon ends up showing interest in somebody new in the Sixth Form. | ||||
| 12 | Episode Twelve | Richard Burke | David Andrews | 6 March 2003 |
| After Mr. Wainwright hits Annie, Baz is determined to see him back on his medication. Tranter is discovered unconscious outside the school. | ||||
| 13 | Episode Thirteen | Kaddy Benyon | Murilo Pasta | 11 March 2003 |
| The newest Underpants Dare involves the Head's bow-tie wearing skeleton. Amy and Anika fall out. Tranter receives a visitor at the hospital. | ||||
| 14 | Episode Fourteen | Richard Burke | Murilo Pasta | 13 March 2003 |
| Tanya ends up beginning to follow the school rules literally. Baz is attacked by his father. | ||||
| 15 | Episode Fifteen | Matthew Evans | Chris Corcoran | 18 March 2003 |
| Tanya takes part in the latest Underpants Dare. Mel replaces Shannon in the school football team. Amy is finding history classes too difficult and misses the support of her mother. | ||||
| 16 | Episode Sixteen | Sarah Daniels | Chris Corcoran | 20 March 2003 |
| Tanya's apple pie doesn't go to plan in Food Technology. Baz attempts to try and win Maddie back. Shannon and Anika both audition for the part of Juliet in the school play. | ||||
| 17 | Episode Seventeen | Si Spencer | Paul Murphy | 25 March 2003 |
| Amy is worried at her examination. Baz tries a different approach to try and win Maddie back. | ||||
| 18 | Episode Eighteen | Richard Burke | Paul Murphy | 27 March 2003 |
| There is an ulterior purpose for Tranter wanting to join the Year 7 pupils on their trip to Chester. The girls’ football team have a awful away fixture. Anika and Nick rehearse for upcoming the school play | ||||
| 19 | Episode Nineteen | Kaddy Benyon | David Richardson | 1 April 2003 |
| Maddie spends some uncomfortable time alone with Baz's dad. Shannon finds out the truth about Nick and Mel. Josh and Martin's Staff Room web cam ends up being found. | ||||
| 20 | Episode Twenty | Neil Jones | David Richardson | 3 April 2003 |
| The school sports day is held with Hudson's team hoping to beat the staff. Jeremy ends up standing up to Mooey. Martin and Kathy share a kiss. Josh discovers who his admirer is. Mr. Robson becomes a dad. | ||||
DVD release
The twenty-sixth series of Grange Hill has never been released on DVD as of 2014.
Notes
References
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